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Tequila Mule

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posted: 06/30/23

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The Tequila Mule is like a margarita and a Moscow Mule coming together to make the perfect cocktail. You will love this fun twist on the original.

Side view of copper mugs of tequila mules garnished with lime wedges and ice. Extra lime wedges on counter beside copper mugs. Bottles of ginger beer beside copper mugs.

If you can’t decide on your next cocktail, why not just combine two favorites? The Moscow Mule already has lime in common with a margarita, and when we swap out the vodka for tequila we are one step closer.

These delicious Moscow Mules with tequila taste a little bit like a margarita and mule combined and they are absolutely delicious!

Side view of person's hand pouring a cocktail shaker of ingredients into a copper mug for tequila mules recipe. Lime wedges on counter for garnish, Another copper mug and two bottles of ginger beer behind front cup.

How to Make a Tequila Mule

This is a brief overview of this simple recipe. For the full recipe with all of the measurements, find the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

  1. Combine ingredients in a shaker filled with ice. To your ice-filled metal shaker, add tequila, lime juice, and simple syrup.
  2. Strain into copper mugs. Now pour the combo into copper mugs that you have filled with ice.
  3. Top with ginger beer and enjoy!
Side view of person's hand pouring ginger beer into a copper mug. More ginger beer and copper mug in the background. Lime wedges beside copper mug for garnish.

Copper Mugs

The main reason that Moscow Mules are served in copper mugs is just tradition. They are so very fun to drink out of. The other reason though is that the metal helps keep the drink ice cold. No judgement if you decide to drink all of your cocktails out of your copper mugs.

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Tequila for Moscow Mules

I always like to share with you my recommendations for liquor and I try to give a range of price points. It is really important to keep in mind that when you are making a mixed drink with a number of ingredients, it is a lot less important that you buy top quality tequila. Save that for when you have it over ice.

The most important thing to keep in mind when you are purchasing tequila is to look for something that is 100% agave, the plant from which tequila is made.

  • Mid-level tequila: Milagro Silver
  • Budget friendly tequila: Sauza
  • High end tequila: Patron
Side view of copper mugs of tequila mules recipe and lime wedges for garnish. Two bottles of ginger beer behind copper mugs. Extra lime wedges and a ginger beer bottle cap on counter.

Ginger Beer for Tequila Mules

A little known fact is that you can buy both alcoholic and non-alcoholic ginger beer. The alcoholic variety is mainly from the brand Crabbies. It’s delicious, and of course it ups the kick of your cocktail. Otherwise, there are many great brands of non-alcoholic ginger beer out there, like the one you see pictured here.

Simple Syrup for Tequila Mules

Just like in a margarita, you are going to want a little dash of sweetness for your cocktail. For that we are adding a little bit of simple syrup. While you can purchase simple syrup, it is incredibly easy to make and great in so many different cocktails.

Simple Syrup

Learn all you need to know for how to make simple syrup for cocktails! An essential for any bar, it’s easy to make. You can even add different flavors.
Photo of a spoon over a jar of Simple Syrup recipe. Lime wedges, cocktail jigger, and bottles of cointreau, gin, and bitters beside jar.
Side view of copper mugs of tequila mules recipe and lime wedges for garnish. Two bottles of ginger beer behind copper mugs.

Other Spins on Moscow Mules

The ways you can make Moscow Mules are really endless. Here are our favorites:

If you make this tequila mule recipe or any of my other recipes leave me a comment and let me know what you think. I love hearing from you.

Side view of copper mugs of tequila mules garnished with lime wedges and ice. Extra lime wedges on counter beside copper mugs. Bottles of ginger beer beside copper mugs.
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Tequila Mule

Serves: 2 cocktails
(tap # to scale)
Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
A Tequila Mule is like a margarita and a Moscow Mule coming together to make the perfect cocktail. You will love this fun twist on the original.

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces tequila
  • 2 ounces lime juice
  • 2 ounces simple syrup
  • 8 ounces ginger beer
  • lime wedges

Instructions

  • In a metal shaker filled with ice, combine the tequila, lime juice, and simple syrup.
    4 ounces tequila, 2 ounces lime juice, 2 ounces simple syrup
  • Strain the combination into two copper mugs that are filled with ice.
  • Top with ginger beer, garnish with lime wedges, and enjoy!
    8 ounces ginger beer, lime wedges
Author: Lisa Longley
Course: cocktails
Cuisine: American
Side view of copper mugs of tequila mules garnished with lime wedges and ice. Extra lime wedges on counter beside copper mugs. Bottles of ginger beer beside copper mugs.

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  1. Melissa | Persnickety Plates says

    TGIF! I went out with some friends last weekend (without our kids!) and they ordered Moscow Mules with Jameson. They’re taking over =) I’m going to show them this version.

  2. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says

    Every Friday seems to be like that for me these days. I LOVE this. I’ve never had an official moscow mule but OMG I am going to get ginger beer NOW.

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