Mexican Mule
A spicy, citrus and bubbly tequila cocktail ∙ Build ∙ 2 min ∙ 9.8% ABV ∙
The Mexican Mule is a highball of tequila reposado, lime juice, and sugar syrup, topped with ginger ale over ice.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Pour the first 3 ingredients into a mug or glass: Tequila reposado 60 mlLime juice 15 mlSugar syrup 10 ml
- Briefly stir
- Fill the glass 2/3 full with cubed ice
- Top with Ginger ale and briefly stir
- Fill the glass with a crown of crushed ice
- Garnish with a lime wheel and mint sprigs
Tips
- Stir the tequila, lime, and syrup before adding ice so the syrup mixes in, then top with ginger ale and stir only briefly to keep the fizz.
History
The Mexican Mule is a tequila twist on the Moscow Mule. It uses tequila reposado in place of vodka for an agave-forward base and tops it with ginger ale rather than ginger beer. No single bartender or bar is credited with creating it; tequila versions circulate under names like Mexican Mule or Tequila Mule.
The Moscow Mule's creation is credited to a Los Angeles meeting in 1941, though a rival story places it at New York's Chatham Hotel the same year.
FAQ
What is in a Mexican Mule?
60 ml tequila reposado, 15 ml lime juice, 10 ml sugar syrup, and 90 ml ginger ale.
How do you make a Mexican Mule?
Stir the tequila reposado, lime juice, and sugar syrup together in a chilled glass, fill two-thirds with cubed ice, then top with ginger ale and stir briefly. Finish with a crown of crushed ice on top and garnish with a lime wheel and mint sprigs.
What is the difference between a Moscow Mule and a Mexican Mule?
The spirit and the mixer. A Moscow Mule uses vodka and ginger beer; a Mexican Mule uses tequila reposado and ginger ale, so it tastes of agave and oak, not a neutral spirit. This recipe also adds sugar syrup to balance the lime.
What tequila is best for a Mexican Mule?
Reposado, which is what this recipe calls for. Its light oak aging adds a soft caramel note that holds up against the ginger ale. Blanco works too but drinks sharper, with more raw agave and less warmth.
