Mexican Mule Cocktail Recipe

This Mexican Mule is a must for all tequila lovers! Made with spicy ginger beer, tequila, lime and pineapple, this easy sipper just needs a side of chips and salsa - and a lazy afternoon or evening!

If you love a good margarita, you are going to love this easy Mexican mule cocktail!

Mexican Mule aka Tequila Mule

This Mexican Mule combines two things I love - Tequila and the moscow mule! So what is a mule? At it's most basic, it's a combination of vodka, ginger beer and lime juice.

Which means it's entirely open to experimentation! So whether it's a Kentucky Mule or a Moscow Mule made with grapefruit vodka, I've never found a variation I didn't love.

And love it I did! Combining tequila and lime (hello Margarita!) is a classic. But Tequila and ginger beer? Genius! It's sweet, tart, and a little spicy with hints of vanilla and caramel - I was really tempted to have more than one of these - it was that good!

This "adult beverage" is perfect for hanging out by the pool, or as the signature cocktail at your next fiesta!

What's in a Mexican Mule?

• Tequila - Most recipes call for silver tequila, which works nicely. My recommendation? Try it with Reposado, a smoother tequila that has lovely caramel flavors and terrific match for spicy ginger beer!
• Ginger Beer - you definitely want ginger beer versus ginger ale in this cocktail. I am partial to Fever-Tree, but use whatever ginger beer you like! TIP: For a non-alcoholic version - just omit the tequila! The combo of ginger beer - which is non-alcoholic, lime and pineapple is delicious!i
• Fresh Lime juice- with such a simple cocktail recipe, the ingredients really do make a huge difference! Bottled lime juice just doesn't do this drink justice!
• Fresh pineapple chunks- This is completely optional, but I absolutely love it in this cocktail. If you've never tried this combo, I highly recommend it!

How to Make a Mexican Mule

1. Add a lime wedge and pineapple wedge (if using) to the bottom of a chilled copper mug or an old fashioned glass.
2. Using a muddler or the back of a spoon, muddle the lime and pineapple.
3. Add the tequila give it a quick stir.
4. Add ice.
5. Top with ginger beer and garnish with a lime wheel, fresh mint and pineapple if desired!

Other Mule Cocktails you're going to want to try!

• Irish Mule - Jameson's and ginger beer!
• Gin Gin Mule - gin and ginger beer - what could be better!
• Rum Moscow Mule - Rum and ginger are a classic combo!

For all my Tequila Cocktail fans!

• Aperol Cocktail - this tequila drink is amazingly good!
• Margarita on the Rocks - honestly the BEST one I've ever had!
• Tamarind Margarita - should be on every Margarita lover's list!
• El Diablo Cocktail - Tequila, Creme de Cassis and ginger beer - rich and spicy!

If you enjoyed this recipe, I would love for you to leave me a comment and rate it! Cheers! Nancy

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