The Mexican Mule swaps the vodka for tequila. Blanco tequila brings a bright, peppery, earthy agave note that the lime and ginger beer frame beautifully — arguably the most characterful drink in the entire Mule family.
The Mule with the most to say for itself.
Why Tequila Suits the Frame
Tequila and lime are an old, obvious pairing — the Margarita made that plain. Add ginger beer's spice and you have a drink that is part Mule, part Margarita highball: tart, fizzy, and unmistakably agave-forward.
Blanco, Reposado, or Mezcal
Blanco tequila keeps the drink crisp and clean. A reposado adds a gentle oak roundness. And a bar spoon of mezcal — or mezcal in place of the tequila entirely — turns the Mexican Mule smoky, which is no bad thing at all.
A Note on the Lime
Tequila wants a little more acidity than vodka does. If the drink tastes flat, it is almost always the lime — add a fresh squeeze rather than reaching for more ginger beer.
The Moscow Mule Family
The classic — vodka, fresh lime, and ginger beer, served cold in a copper mug.
- 2 ozVodka
- 1/2 ozLime juice
- TopGinger beer
The Mule on bourbon — caramel-and-oak warmth against the ginger's spice.
- 2 ozBourbon
- 1/2 ozLime juice
- TopGinger beer
The Mule built on gin — juniper and botanicals through the ginger and lime.
- 2 ozLondon dry gin
- 1/2 ozLime juice
- TopGinger beer