Tropical Citrus Rum Mule

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A tropical twist on the classic mule, combining aged rum, fresh lime, and pineapple juice with spicy ginger beer for a zesty finish. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together aged rum, fresh lime juice, pineapple 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 210 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.

Prep: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 210 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a copper mule mug with 1 cup of crushed ice.
  2. Step 2: Pour 2 oz aged rum, 1 oz fresh lime juice, and 1 oz pineapple juice over the ice.
  3. Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 20 seconds to mix and chill without over-diluting.
  4. Step 4: Top the cocktail with 3 oz ginger beer, pouring slowly to maintain fizz.
  5. Step 5: Garnish by resting a lime wheel on the rim and spearing a fresh pineapple wedge onto a cocktail pick, placing it across the mug’s edge.

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