Relax with our straightforward Brazilian Mule recipe! We use cachaça, fresh lime juice, and ginger beer for a refreshing spring drink.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 227
Ingredients
- 2 oz Cachaça
- ½ oz fresh lime juice
- 4 oz Ginger Beer - to top up
- ⅓ oz simple syrup - optional, adjust to taste
- Ice cubes
- Lime wheel or mint sprig - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Copper Mug or Highball Glass
- Measuring Jigger
Instructions
- Prep Mug: Fill your copper mug or highball glass with ice cubes.
- Add Lime Juice: Squeeze and pour ½ oz fresh lime juice into the mug.
- Add Cachaça: Pour 2 oz Cachaça over the ice.
- Add Ginger Beer: Top up with about 4 oz Ginger Beer.
- Add Simple Syrup (optional): Give your cocktail a taste and add ⅓ oz simple syrup if you’d like a sweeter drink. Give it a quick stir to combine.
- Garnish: Place a lime wheel or a mint sprig on the mug's rim for garnish and serve immediately.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Cachaça: If you don't have cachaça, you can substitute white agricole. You can also use vodka for a classic Moscow Mule, or gold Jamaican rum for a Jamaican Mule.
- Fresh Lime Juice: If you run out of fresh limes, bottled lime juice can work in a pinch, but it won't be as fresh-tasting. You can also use fresh lemon juice for a different citrus kick.
- Ginger Beer: If you're not fond of ginger beer's spiciness, use ginger ale instead. It's sweeter and less spicy but still gives that ginger kick.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Cachaça Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic rum substitute; these are available and do a good job mimicking rum's flavor. If you’re feeling crafty, you can also make your own rum substitute by infusing together rooibos tea and a bunch of spices of your liking (vanilla, cinnamon, clove, allspice and banana are always a good way to start). Mix all the ingredients together, add hot water, cover and let it infuse for at least 3h (the stronger the better, so if you have time let it infuse overnight. In that case, you can either let it rest in the fridge once the liquid has cooled down). Give it a taste, adjust the spice level if necessary and strain it once you’re happy with the result. Stored properly (in an airtight container in the fridge), this “tea-rum” can be kept for up to a week.
- Ginger Beer Substitute: Despite what its name might suggest, ginger beer is actually alcohol-free.
- Proceed As Usual: Use this non-alcoholic substitute instead of the cachaça, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.
Making it Vegan:
Most of the ingredients in a Brazilian Mule are naturally vegan. However, some brands of ginger beer may use honey as a sweetener. Check the labels and choose a brand that aligns with your dietary preferences.What is a Brazilian Mule?
A Brazilian Mule is a cocktail made of Cachaça, lime juice, and ginger beer. It’s not difficult to make, requiring only the ability to measure and mix ingredients. This drink is a variant of the well-known Moscow Mule, but with a Brazilian twist – substituting vodka for Cachaça, which is a popular spirit in Brazil distilled from fermented sugarcane juice. The use of Cachaça gives this cocktail a unique flavor profile that sets it apart from its more traditional counterpart.
What is a Brazilian Mule made of – The ingredients
Get these ingredients ready if you’re making a Brazilian Mule:
- Cachaça: This is the primary alcohol in a Brazilian Mule. Cachaça, a Brazilian rum made from sugarcane juice, gives the cocktail its distinctive tropical & slightly earthy
- Lime Juice: Freshly squeezed lime juice adds a tangy citrus note to the drink, balancing out the sweetness of the cachaça and ginger beer.
- Ginger Beer: This ingredient brings the Brazilian Mule a spicy kick and effervescence. It’s responsible for the cocktail’s refreshing and fizzy characteristics.
- Simple Syrup (optional): If desired, a small amount can be added to sweeten the cocktail. It helps to mellow out the sharpness of the lime and ginger beer.
- Lime Wheel or Mint Sprig: Used as a garnish to add some visual appeal as well as to infuse a subtle fresh aroma into the drink.
- Ice Cubes: Ice cubes are essential in serving a Brazilian Mule. They keep the cocktail chilled, ensuring it stays refreshing from start to finish.
