Mexican Mule recipe
Tequila, grapefruit juice, ginger beer and lime, built over ice in a copper mug.
By Kris Barton · Updated - 2 mins total
- 4 ingredients
- Copper mug
What Ingredients do you need to make a Mexican Mule?
Tequila
Tequila is made from the fermented juice of the blue agave plant primarily in the city of Tequila, in the Mexican state of Jalisco.
In order for Tequila to be official (and to actually be called a Tequila), it must be made in specific regions of Mexico and follow strict regulations.
Different Types of Tequila
There are 5 main types of Tequila:
Blanco (Silver) – Clear, usually unaged with a strong agave flavour.
Reposado – Aged in oak barrels for 2 to 12 months, giving it a smoother flavour with hints of oak and vanilla.
Añejo – Aged 1 to 3 years, offering richer, more complex flavours.
Extra Añejo – Aged over 3 years, with deep, refined flavours, often compared to fine cognacs or whiskies.
Joven (Gold) – A mix of Blanco and aged tequilas, sometimes with added colouring or flavouring.
Ginger Ale vs Ginger Beer
Ginger Beer and Ginger Ale are two very different beverages.
Well, they both have Ginger flavouring, but they each have a completely different taste.
The difference between them is that Ginger Beer is brewed and fermented, whilst Ginger Ale is actually flavoured carbonated water.
This makes Ginger Beer stronger and contains a slightly spicy finish and after taste.
For Ginger Beer, we recommend:
For Ginger Ale, we recommend:
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Recipe card
Mexican Mule
- Prep
- 1 min
- Making
- 1 min
- Total
- 2 mins
- Serves
- 1
- Glass
- Copper mug
Ingredients
Makes 1 drink.
Method
- Fill a copper mug a quarter full with ice (crushed is traditional if you’ve got it).
- Pour in your tequila.
- Add your lime juice.
- Pour in your ginger beer.
- Add a slice of lime for garnish.
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Mexican Mule FAQs
What Ingredients do you need to make a Mexican Mule?
To make a Mexican Mule, you need 50ml / 1.75oz tequila, 10ml / 0.3oz grapefruit juice, 120ml / 4.5oz ginger beer and 1 slice of lime. There’s more about tequila and ginger ale and ginger beer above.
What alcohol is in a Mexican Mule?
The only alcohol in a Mexican Mule is tequila: 50ml / 1.75oz.
Is a Mexican Mule shaken or stirred?
Neither. A Mexican Mule is built straight in a copper mug: pour the ingredients over ice and serve. No shaker needed.
What glass is a Mexican Mule served in?
Serve a Mexican Mule in a copper mug.
How do I make a Mexican Mule for a group?
The recipe makes one drink. Multiply every measure by the number of drinks you want: for 4, you’d need 200ml tequila, 40ml grapefruit juice, 480ml ginger beer and 4 slices of lime. Build each drink in its own glass.
