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London Mule

A refreshing cocktail featuring zesty lime, spicy ginger beer, and a hint of mint for a vibrant and effervescent twist on the classic mule.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Cocktail
Cuisine: British
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 oz vodka
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • 4 oz ginger beer
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish
  • Lime wedges for garnish

Equipment

  • Jigger or measuring tool
  • Muddler (optional)
  • Stirring spoon
  • Two copper mugs or glasses
  • Ice cubes

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients and equipment and chill the copper mugs if possible.
  2. Fill each chilled mug with ice cubes.
  3. Measure and pour 2 oz vodka into each mug.
  4. Add 1 oz fresh lime juice to each mug and gently stir to combine, about 10 seconds.
  5. Top each mug with 4 oz ginger beer, pouring slowly to preserve the fizz.
  6. Garnish each drink with fresh mint leaves.
  7. Place a lime wedge on the rim of each mug for extra citrus flair.
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing London Mule.

Notes

Always use fresh lime juice and high-quality vodka for best results. You can prepare the vodka and lime juice mixture up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerate ginger beer separately to retain fizz.