Springfield Sunset Mule
A vibrant, zesty mule with fresh lime and ginger beer, enhanced by a splash of blood orange for a colorful twist. This recipe, ready in about 4 minutes, brings together vodka, fresh lime juice, blood orange juice for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz blood orange juice
- 4 oz ginger beer
- as needed crushed ice
- 1 lime wheel
- 1 blood orange slice
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a copper mule mug halfway with crushed ice and pour in 2 oz vodka, 1 oz fresh lime juice, and 1 oz blood orange juice.
- Step 2: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 10 seconds to combine and chill.
- Step 3: Top the mug with 4 oz ginger beer and stir once more lightly.
- Step 4: Garnish with a lime wheel and a thin blood orange slice placed on opposite sides of the mug rim for a colorful presentation.
