Mezcal Mule
By Charlie
Published Feb. 15, 2026

The Mezcal Mule takes the classic mule formula and adds a Mexico-inspired twist. This recipe uses mezcal as the main liquor with lime juice and ginger beer to make a bubbly and refreshing drink. Adding an optional jalapeño garnish can bring a spicy kick to this drink. Any type of mezcal will work for this cocktail.
Mezcal Mule
Servings: 1 drink
Equipment
- shaker
- copper mug
Ingredients
- 2 oz mezcal
- ½ oz lime juice
- 2 oz ginger beer
- ice
- optional: lime wheel garnish
- optional: jalapeño slice garnish
Instructions
- Add the mezcal and lime juice to a shaker filled with ice and shake for 10 seconds.
- Strain the drink into a copper mug filled with ice.
- Balance with ginger beer.
- Top with an optional lime wheel and jalapeño slice garnish.