Mexican Mule (AKA: Tequila Mule)

This tequila mule, also known as a Mexican mule, is a crisp tequila cocktail made with fresh lime juice and spicy ginger beer. It's bright, refreshing, and easy to make in minutes.

A copper mug filled with a cocktail garnished with lime slices sits next to a bottle of El Jimador tequila and a small bowl of lime wedges on a white surface.

This tequila mule is one of my favorite tequila cocktails to make when I want to switch things up from a classic margarita. It's a nice change from a traditional, vodka-based Moscow mule, yet it keeps the bright lime and spicy ginger beer I love, swapping in tequila for a bolder, more vibrant flavor.

I love how the tequila plays with the sharp lime and that signature ginger kick. The ginger beer adds a sweet heat that balances everything out, making the drink crisp, refreshing, and incredibly easy to sip.

Served ice-cold-ideally in a copper mug-it's the kind of cocktail I reach for when I want something simple with a little extra character. It's quick to make, full of flavor, and always a good idea.

A copper mug filled with a cocktail garnished with lime slices sits next to a bottle of El Jimador tequila and a small bowl of lime wedges on a white surface.
Kristen Stevens

Mexican Mule (AKA: Tequila Mule)

A tequila mule, or Mexican mule, is made with tequila, fresh lime juice, and ginger beer. It's a crisp, refreshing tequila cocktail with a zesty ginger kick.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Cocktail

Ingredients  

  • 2 ounces white tequila
  • 1 ounce line juice
  • 4 ounces ginger beer
  • Lime slices to serve

Method
 

  1. Fill a glass with ice and then add the tequila and lime juice. Top with some ginger beer and then give your mule a quick stir.
    2 ounces white tequila, 1 ounce line juice, 4 ounces ginger beer
    A copper mug filled with ice cubes and a drink, with a metal spoon inside, set on a white surface.
  2. Garnish with a few lime slices and serve right away.
    Lime slices
    A copper mug filled with a dark beverage, ice, and garnished with a lime wheel and lime wedge on the rim, set on a white surface.
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A copper mug filled with a drink, garnished with two lime wedges, on a white surface.
A copper mug filled with a cocktail, ice, and lime slices, sits on a white surface next to a bottle of El Jimador tequila and a bowl of lime wedges.

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