French Mule
Paris meets Moscow in this elegant mule variation. Cognac replaces vodka, and the brandy's warmth and complexity elevate the ginger-lime combination into something truly sophisticated. Trending as part of the mule-with-every-spirit movement. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 2 oz Cognac
- 0.8 oz Fresh lime juice
- 4 oz Ginger beer
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- lime wheel (garnish) garnish
- candied ginger (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Pair with French charcuterie and cheese boards or classic bistro fare like coq au vin and duck confit, which complement cognac's rich warmth and the ginger beer's spice.
Instructions
Fill a copper mug or highball glass with ice
Pour cognac and lime juice over ice
Add bitters
Top with ginger beer
Stir gently once
Garnish with a lime wheel and candied ginger
Tips
The bitters add complexity that bridges cognac's warmth with ginger's spice Use a VSOP cognac for enough flavor to stand up to the ginger A splash of crème de cassis turns this into a French Mule Royale