American Mule

The American Mule is a vodka-based cocktail that is super seasonal! This beverage is traditionally served in an ice-cold copper mug, making it a blast on hot summer days; at the same time, it is holiday-appropriate thanks to the strong ginger flavor and the ability to be accessorized with cranberries or pom seeds. American Mules are a combination of spicy and sweet, and they’re easy to make, which is a hit on any day!

Ingredients

• 2 ounces Tito’s vodka
• 1/2 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 3 ounces ginger beer, chilled
• Garnish: lime wheel

Steps

1. Fill a copper mug (or highball glass) with ice, then add the vodka and lime juice.
2. Top with the ginger beer.
3. Garnish with a lime wheel.

MEZCAL MULE
Mezcal serves as the cocktail’s base, adding a smoky-earthy foundation for the complex flavors of the ingredients that join it. Cucumber slices get muddled with agave nectar and then joined by the mezcal as well as lime juice and passion fruit purée before it’s all topped with ginger beer. A cucumber slice and chunk of candied ginger as a garnish echo the drink’s spicy-vegetal notes, while a pinch of chile powder adds an extra punch