Mezcal Mule
A smoky twist on the Moscow Mule that swaps vodka for mezcal. Spicy ginger beer and tart lime play off the campfire notes of mezcal, creating a bold and refreshing highball with serious depth.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Mezcal
- 0.8 oz Fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz Agave nectar
- 4 oz Ginger beer
- lime wheel (garnish) garnish
- candied ginger (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Serve with spicy Asian fusion cuisine, Thai-inspired dishes, or Mexican street food with chile and lime. The ginger beer and smoky mezcal bridge spicy heat with campfire notes beautifully.
Instructions
Fill a copper mug or highball glass with ice
Pour mezcal, fresh lime juice, and agave nectar over the ice
Stir briefly to dissolve the agave nectar
Top with ginger beer
Stir gently once to combine without losing carbonation
Garnish with a lime wheel and a piece of candied ginger
Tips
Choose a ginger beer with real ginger and strong spice to stand up to the mezcal smoke — Fever-Tree or Bundaberg are solid choices The agave nectar bridges the flavor gap between the ginger and the mezcal in a way that simple syrup cannot For extra heat, muddle a few thin slices of fresh ginger before adding the other ingredients