Mexican Mule Recipe (Tequila Mule) | A Nerd Cooks (2024)

Apr 5, 2018 · Modified: Jul 30, 2023 by Lauren Pacek · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

The Mexican (Tequila) Mule is a fun variation on the traditional co*cktail. Simply swap out tequila for the usual vodka and you're in business!

Sounds easy, right? Luckily for you and me, it is! It's also delicious and extremely drinkable.

Need more Moscow Mule recipes? I have them! Try my Irish Mule and Caramel Apple Moscow Mules on for size.

🌟 Why You'll Love This Recipe

It's so easy to make. If you can pour a few ingredients into a copper mug, then you can totally make this drink.
It is dangerously drinkable. One or two of these drinks goes down very smoothly.
It's a fun twist on a classic. This is a fun and easy twist on the classic Moscow Mule.

💭 What is a Mexican Mule?

Maybe we should first talk about what a classic Moscow Mule is. A Moscow Mule is a co*cktail made up of vodka, lime juice, and ginger beer. Despite its name, it's actually thought that the drink originated in the U.S.

A Mexican Mule, on the other hand, is made with lime juice, ginger beer, and tequila. This is why the drink is also sometimes called a Tequila Mule.

📝 Ingredients

This is one of those great co*cktails that only requires a handful of ingredients to make. Sometimes simpler is better, you know?

• Tequila: In order to make a Tequila Mule, you need to use tequila. Use whatever you like, but I prefer tequila añejo or reposado.
• Lime Juice:Freshly squeezed, please!
• Ginger beer: The spicier the better, imho. I tend to prefer Fever Tree ginger beer. Keep in mind that some brands of ginger beer actually contain alcohol (Fever Tree does not). So, if you're using an alcoholic version, you're going to end up with a stronger drink than you may have originally intended.
• Garnish: This isn't mandatory, but I love to garnish my Tequila Mule with a fresh lime wedge. Just plop it on top of the prepared drink. You can also squeeze the wedge into the co*cktail before garnishing, if you want an extra hit of lime juice.

👩🏻‍🍳 How to make a Mexican Mule

Mexican Mules--much like pretty much all Moscow Mule varieties--get built directly in the glass that you'll drink them out of. I'm a big fan of this, because it means fewer dishes to wash!

To start, I recommend getting some copper mugs. It's the classic way to drink a Moscow Mule. The look is iconic, and using the copper mugs actually helps to keep your drink extra frosty cold for a longer period of time. Now, they're not mandatory, but if you're like me and frequently make Mule co*cktails, I'd definitely recommend picking some up.

You'll start by taking your copper mug and filling it most of the way with ice. I often like to use crushed ice, but you'll see in the photos that I just went with whole ice cubes. Use whatever shape/kind of ice that you prefer.

Next, you'll pour your tequila and freshly squeezed lime juice over the ice. Top everything off with some bubbly, spicy ginger beer, give it a gentle stir, and garnish with a lime wedge.

There you have it!

🔗 Other Moscow Mule recipes

Looking for other Moscow Mule recipes? I have a TON on this blog, but I've also linked to couple of mine and a few from other bloggers below.

• Strawberry Moscow Mules from Mitten Girl
• Spiced Pear Mule from Garnish
• Apple Cider Mule from Sweet Tea and Thyme

🔗 What about more tequila drinks?

Looking for other tequila-based drinks? Because I can show you more of those, too!

• Passion Fruit Margaritas from The Gourmet Bon Vivant
• Tequila Lemonade from Burrata and Bubbles

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