Mezcal Mule Recipe
Written by 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.