Vodka Mule (Ginger)
A softer mule with ginger ale instead of ginger beer.
Built in glass · Copper mug · Easy · about 2 minutes · about 10% ABV
Ingredients
- 50 ml Vodka
- 15 ml Fresh lime juice
- 120 ml Dry ginger ale
- Lime wedge (garnish)
Method
- Ice the glass
- Pour 50 ml vodka into the glass
- Add 15 ml fresh lime juice
- Top with 120 ml dry ginger ale
- Stir once
- Garnish
About the Vodka Mule (Ginger)
The buck and mule family. Bucks and mules mix a spirit with ginger ale or ginger beer and a little citrus. Bucks were popular around 1900. The Moscow Mule, created in Los Angeles in the early 1940s, made the copper-mug version famous around the world.
Vodka Mule (Ginger) FAQ
What's in a Vodka Mule (Ginger)?
50 ml vodka, 15 ml fresh lime juice, 120 ml dry ginger ale, garnished with lime wedge.
How strong is a Vodka Mule (Ginger)?
About 10% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.6 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Vodka Mule (Ginger)?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Vodka Mule (Ginger) in?
A copper mug, about 400 ml. Serve it over ice. No copper mug? Use a highball.
