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Gin-Gin Mule

Floral and zesty with a bit of zing, the Gin Gin Mule is a perfect summertime drink. This twist on a classic Moscow Mule calls for gin instead of vodka.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 drink
Calories: 270 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 oz. ginger beer
  • 2 oz. gin London dry preferred, though a blend like Hendricks is also OK
  • 1 oz. simple syrup
  • ½ oz. freshly squeezed lime juice freshly squeezed (about ½ a lime)
  • ice for serving
  • fresh mint for garnish
  • Lime rounds for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Place your ice into a copper mug (or the cocktail glass of your choosing.)
  2. In a copper mug (or your favorite cocktail glass), measure out the ginger beer, gin, simple syrup and lime juice.
  3. Add ice, and stir with a cocktail spoon.
  4. Garnish with a sprig of mint and a lime round. Enjoy immediately!

Notes

  • We found that the gin gets lost if you use less gin in this cocktail, so don’t use less! :)
  • Is there a specific brand of gin I should use in this drink?No. I used Hendricks, which is a blended gin. That's what we had on hand. However, any gin that's on the drier end of the scale would be great. (A gin without artificial flavors added is a dry gin. So while they might have citrus or licorice notes, these are naturally occurring from the botanicals used in the brewing and steeping process.)
  • If you don’t know gin well, I’d speak with someone at your local liquor store who’s knowledgeable to help you choose a bottle. This is what I do whenever I visit the liquor store and don’t feel confident in my ability to choose a good bottle.
  • That said, it’s important that you don’t to purchase a bottom shelf bottle of gin because you taste the gin in this drink and obviously, we want it to taste good.
  • Can I make this into a pitcher drink?Yes! To make a pitcher that serves six, use the following:
  • Pour over ice in mule glasses and garnish with mint and a lime round.
  • Be sure to mix your pitcher just before guests arrive, as the ginger beer will go flat if you mix this hours in advance.
  • 24 oz. ginger beer
  • 12 oz. gin
  • 6 oz. simple syrup
  • 3 oz. lime juice in a pitcher

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 drink Calories 270kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 1g (2%) Sodium 15mg (1%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 30g (60%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1drink

Amount Per Serving

Calories 270

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 drink
Calories 270kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 1g 2%
Sodium 15mg 1%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 30g 60%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.