I jumped on the mule train a few years ago when it first started trending again, and I never looked back. There is just something so refreshing about adding ginger beer to your cocktails. And here’s a fun fact, the ever popular drink is 78 years old. The best part about this drink is it is very versatile. You can drink it in the summer because it’s refreshing and also in the winter because the spices make it a winter fave. So here’s my take on this drink with my Spicy Mexican mule recipe.
Spicy Mexican Mule Recipe
I typically make this Mexican mule recipe with vodka because that’s the usual way people make it. But I started to wonder if I could experiment with different spirits, spices and flavors, and different ginger beers. I started with tequila because it used to be my spirit of choice. But I felt like I haven’t been giving it the appreciation it deserves; and have just been using it in margaritas. So, how could I make this drink different and not just a typical mule but with tequila. Duh, make it spicy like I make my margaritas. The balance of the tequila, ginger beer and jalapeño are amazing and I’ll be putting this on full rotation. I’m not even kidding it was so good I even made a second.
What tequila do I use? I personally love Tres Agaves mainly because of how pure and unaged it is PLUS it goes straight from the still to the bottle in Jalisco, Mexico. It’s one of the very few 100% agave brands that is still produced in the town of Tequila from a single source. (that gives herbs and citrus flavors to the tequila) Plus it’s not only great for my mules, palomas and margaritas but it’s delicious to sip alone without a mixer.
INGREDIENTS:
- Copper Mugs
- Tresagaves Tequila
- Ginger Beer
- Jalapeños
- Lime Juice
- Chili Lime for dusting if you prefer
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Cut up jalapeño. Muddle 1/2-3/4 of jalapeno (depending on how spicy you like it) in bottom of mug.
- Put ice in cup.
- Pour a shot of tequila in cup.
- Pour ginger beer about 3/4 of the way full.
- Top off with fresh lime juice and stir.
- Garnish with a jalapeño, lime wedge and chili lime seasoning.
- ENJOY! It’s absolutely delicious!
I just know you guys are gonna love this recipe as much as I do! Make sure to share it with your friends on Facebook & Pinterest 🙂
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