Tropical Turmeric Mule

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A vibrant mule cocktail featuring turmeric's earthy warmth balanced by tropical pineapple and zesty lime with a ginger kick. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together vodka, 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 190 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 & Drinks cuisine 190 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a copper mule mug with crushed ice to the brim.
  2. Step 2: Pour 2 oz vodka, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 1 oz pineapple juice, and 3/4 oz turmeric syrup directly over the ice.
  3. Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 15 seconds to combine and chill.
  4. Step 4: Top with 3 oz ginger beer, pouring slowly to maintain fizz.
  5. Step 5: Garnish with a thin lime wheel and a small pineapple leaf spear stuck upright in the ice for tropical flair.

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