Bring warmth to your fall with this uncomplicated Mezcal Mule recipe! It combines Mezcal, ginger beer, lime juice, and Angostura Bitters into a revitalizing cocktail for autumn nights.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 173
Ingredients
- 2 oz Mezcal
- ½ oz fresh lime juice
- 3 oz Ginger Beer - to top-up
- 2 dashes of Angostura aromatic bitters
- Ice cubes
- Lime wheel - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Copper Mug or Highball Glass
- Measuring Jigger
- Stirrer or Bar Spoon
Instructions
- Prep Mug: Fill your copper mug or highball glass with ice cubes.
- Add Bitters: Pour 2 dashes of Angostura aromatic bitters over the ice.
- Add Lime Juice: Measure and pour ½ oz fresh lime juice into the glass.
- Add Mezcal: Add 2 oz Mezcal into the mix.
- Top-up with Ginger Beer: Fill up the glass with 3 oz Ginger Beer.
- Stir Gently: Use a bar spoon to stir the ingredients gently.
- Garnish: Place a lime wheel into the glass for garnish.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Mezcal: If you don't have Mezcal on hand, you can use tequila as a substitute. It won't have the same smoky flavor but will still make a tasty mule.
- Fresh Lime Juice: In a pinch, bottled lime juice can work, but fresh is always best. If you're out of limes, try using lemon juice for a different twist.
- Angostura bitters: any citrus bitters will be an interesting substitute.
- 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 a Pitcher of Mezcal Mule:
- Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 16 oz of Mezcal, 8 oz of fresh lime juice, 16 dashes of angostura bitters, and 24 oz of ginger beer.
- Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the Mezcal, lime juice, bitters and ginger beer. Stir well.
- Serve: Pour the mixture into ice-filled copper mugs or highball glasses, garnish with a lime wheel or mint sprig, and serve immediately.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Mezcal Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic spirit that has a smoky flavor profile. Several brands on the market mimic the flavors of traditional spirits.
- Proceed As Usual: Use this non-alcoholic substitute instead of the regular Mezcal, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.
Making it Vegan:
Good news! The Mezcal Mule is already vegan-friendly. Just check your ingredients' labels to ensure they don't contain any hidden animal products. Enjoy your cruelty-free cocktail!What is a Mezcal Mule?
A Mezcal Mule is a mezcal-based cocktail made of Mezcal, ginger beer, bitters and lime juice. This drink is relatively easy to make as it only requires mixing these ingredients over ice. The Mezcal Mule is an exciting variant of the well-known Moscow Mule, which traditionally uses vodka instead of Mezcal. What sets this cocktail apart from its original version is the use of Mezcal – a distilled alcoholic beverage from Mexico that imparts a unique smoky flavor to the drink.
What is a Mezcal Mule made of – The ingredients
For the creation of a Mezcal Mule, you will need these ingredients:
- Mezcal: This is the star of the show. Mezcal is a smoky Mexican spirit made from agave. It gives the cocktail its distinctive, robust flavor.
- Lime Juice: Freshly squeezed lime juice adds a tangy citrus note that balances out the smokiness of the Mezcal.
- Angostura bitters: This ingredient donates complexity to the drink while working perfectly with the rest of the ingredients.
- Ginger Beer: This ingredient brings a spicy kick and effervescence to the drink, making it refreshing and lively.
- Ice Cubes: These are essential for chilling the cocktail, making it more enjoyable to sip on hot days.
