Have a Moscow mule on the brain, but all you have at home is gin? Enter the gin mule. It’s crisp and refreshing, with the perfect ginger zing! You’ll love this twist on the classic!
The gin mule is one of my favorite afternoon sippers on a hot day. It has everything I love about a classic Moscow mule — bright citrus, spicy ginger, and lots of fizz — but swapping vodka for gin adds a little more depth and character. It’s crisp, refreshing, and incredibly easy to drink.
I usually make it with a good pour of gin, freshly squeezed lime juice for that sharp citrus pop, and cold ginger beer to bring the bite. The ginger beer is key here, adding bubbly heat and keeping the drink lively without being heavy. Copper mugs are fun if you have them, but a tall glass works just as well and keeps things simple.
From start to finish, this drink takes about five minutes, making it perfect for last-minute happy hours or easy entertaining. I like to finish mine with fresh mint, a lime wedge, or a few shavings of ginger — totally optional, but they add a little extra aroma and make the whole thing feel just a bit more special.
How to make a pitcher of gin mules
A gin mule is the perfect drink to serve if you’re hosting a backyard bbq, game night at your place, or drinks on the patio to kick off a long weekend. You can easily take this gin mule recipe for a single serving and turn it into a pitcher’s worth of cocktails.
To do this, turn every ounce of each ingredient into a cup. For this recipe you will need 2 cups of gin, 1 cup of fresh lime juice, and 4 cups of ginger beer.
Cheers!
Gin Mule Recipe
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Ingredients
- ▢ 2 ounces gin
- ▢ 1 ounce lime juice
- ▢ 4 ounces ginger beer
- ▢ Lime slices, ginger slices, and mint (to serve)
Instructions
- Fill a glass with ice and then add the gin and lime juice. Top with some ginger beer and then give your mule a quick stir. 2 ounces gin, 1 ounce lime juice, 4 ounces ginger beer
- Garnish with a few lime slices, ginger slices, and mint and serve right away. Lime slices, ginger slices, and mint
Nutrition
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Ingredients
- 2 ounces gin
- 1 ounce lime juice
- 4 ounces ginger beer
- Lime slices, ginger slices, and mint , to serve
Instructions
- Fill a glass with ice and then add the gin and lime juice. Top with some ginger beer and then give your mule a quick stir. 2 ounces gin, 1 ounce lime juice, 4 ounces ginger beer
- Garnish with a few lime slices, ginger slices, and mint and serve right away. Lime slices, ginger slices, and mint
