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Tequila/Mezcal · Buck · Spicy

Mexican Mule Recipe

The Moscow Mule's tequila-forward cousin.

Prep Time
1.5 min
Method
Stirred
Glass
Copper mug or highball
Strength
Light

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Last updated September 14, 2026

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About the Mexican Mule

A tequila riff on the Moscow Mule template, same early-1900s Buck lineage — no single credited inventor.

Mexican Mule cocktail served in a Copper mug or highball
Ingredients for a Mexican Mule: Tequila, Fresh lime juice, Ginger beer laid out on a home kitchen counter

Ingredients

Servings
1
  • Tequila2 oz
  • Fresh lime juice½ oz
  • Ginger beer4 oz , to top

Method

  1. Measure and pour the tequila and fresh lime juice into a glass with ice.
  2. Top with ginger beer.
  3. Stir for 5 seconds.
  4. Cut a lime wheel.
  5. Garnish with the lime wheel.
Stirring the Mexican Mule into a chilled copper mug or highball
Close-up of the garnish on a Mexican Mule, expressed over the glass

Glass & Garnish

Copper mug or highball, full of ice.

Notes

Reposado adds more depth than blanco. Pairs well with Mexican or grilled food.

Tools Used

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