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Last Updated on December 13, 2021 by laurenpacek

This cocktail is a fun variation on the traditional Moscow Mule.

In order to make a Mexican Moscow Mule (also called a Tequila Mule), all you have to do is swap in tequila for the usual vodka and you're in business!

Sounds easy, right? It is!

It's pretty obvious that I <3 Moscow Mules, right?

It's not really a secret at this point that I'm pretty enamored with Moscow Mule cocktails. Seriously, just search this blog.

You'll find more than a handful of really delicious variations on the classic vodka + lime juice + ginger beer cocktail.

Don't believe me? Ahem...

We've got...

PHEW!

It's so hard to pick a favorite, too. They're all refreshing, and they are each delicious in their own ways. This is a serious contender, to be sure.

What to make, what to make...

Last weekend, when in need of an adult beverage, I took stock of my pantry. Ginger beer? Check. Limes? Check.

I was well on my way to enjoying a refreshing Moscow Mule. When it came time to select the liquor for this drink, I got to thinking... why not tequila instead of vodka?

We all know that tequila and lime play very well together (hello, margaritas). But tequila and ginger beer? Only one way to find out!

We have a winner!

And you know what? As it turns out, they're great together! And thus, the Mexican Moscow Mule was born.

These Mexican Moscow Mules are super refreshing, making them perfect for the upcoming warmer weather. If Winter ever ends, that is. They'd also be great alongside any Mexican food that you love to eat.

What ingredients go into this Mule?

Tequila: Use whatever you like, but I prefer an añejo tequila
Lime Juice: Freshly squeezed, please!
Ginger beer: The spicier the better, imho.

So, how do you make a Mexican Moscow Mule?

It's very easy. Start by filling a copper mug with crushed ice. If you don't have copper mugs, go get some. Until then, use any old glass.

Pour a shot of tequila over the ice. Squeeze that lime. Top with ginger beer and garnish with a lime wedge. Boom. There you go.

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What equipment will I need to make this cocktail?

Copper Moscow Mule mugs!
Cocktail jigger to measure the tequila
Citrus squeezer
Paper straws (not mandatory, but very cute and environmentally friendly)

Mexican Moscow Mule

Name: Mexican Moscow Mule
Prep time: 2 min
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 oz tequila; 1/2 lime, juiced; ginger beer, to fill glass; lime wedge, for garnish

Yield: 1 cocktail

Prep Time: 2 minutes

Total Time: 2 minutes

In order to make a Mexican Moscow Mule, all you have to do is swap in tequila for the usual vodka and you're in business!

Ingredients

1.5 oz tequila
½ lime, juiced
ginger beer, to fill glass
lime wedge, for garnish

Instructions

Pour the tequila into a copper mug filled with ice
Squeeze the half lime into the mug
Top with ginger beer
Garnish with a lime wedge

Notes

Note: I like reposado or añejo tequilas, but use whatever you like!

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 244Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 19mgCarbohydrates: 40gFiber: 2gSugar: 33gProtein: 1g

Interested in more Moscow Mule recipes?

Yes. Yes you are. In case you missed it above, do yourself a favor and check these varieties out:

What about more tequila drinks?

I got you there, too.

Cara Cara Orange Margaritas
Pomegranate Margaritas
Apple Cider Margaritas (great for Fall!)
Grilled Mezcal Margaritas (okay so not exactly tequila, but in the same family!)

And if you're interested in eating your tequila, try this Strawberry Margarita Pie!

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Comments

cakespy

April 06, 2018 at 6:52 pm

Simply wonderful!! A perfect after work treat.

- laurenpacek
  
  April 06, 2018 at 7:52 pm
  
  Thank you! I think so, too =)
  
Sasha @ Eat Love Eat

April 17, 2018 at 7:43 pm

I love your moscow mule mugs! Your photos look great!

- laurenpacek
  
  April 17, 2018 at 8:36 pm
  
  I think that I picked the mugs up at Costco a while back, if you can believe that. Thank you!! =)
  
  - Be Cox
    
    May 08, 2021 at 8:43 pm
    
    I recently had a Helecho mule, they said it has tequila with infused jalapeno, lime juice , ginger beer and crushed ice at a restaurant. They refused to give me the name of brand of tequila. I've been searching for it but to no avail. All your drinks sound delicious and happy to know about your varieties, vodka vs tequila. Any suggestions, it has a nice bite to it and no over kill.
    
    - laurenpacek
      
      May 10, 2021 at 4:40 pm
      
      I usually use Jose Cuervo brand tequila or Smirnoff brand vodka, depending on which variety of Mule I'm looking to make. Bottom line, you don't need to spring for anything super top shelf, BUT I would also stay away from well liquors.
      
Milly

November 04, 2018 at 9:58 am

It's simply called Tequila Mule and it is a cocktail already which is definitely not called Mexican Moscow Mule 🙂

- laurenpacek
  
  November 05, 2018 at 10:23 pm
  
  Sure, you can definitely call it a Tequila Mule, if you prefer!
  
Jeff Gleason

November 08, 2018 at 10:54 pm

Pour the bourbon into a copper mug filled with ice ?? Bourbon ??

- laurenpacek
  
  November 09, 2018 at 6:57 pm
  
  Well that was quite a typo, wasn't it? It should be tequila. I just fixed it. Thanks for catching that!
  
Gin Online

November 09, 2018 at 1:20 pm

When I originally commented I clicked the -Notify me when new comments are added- checkbox and now each time a comment is added I get four emails with the same comment. Is there any way you can remove me from that service? Thanks!

Boobin

November 10, 2018 at 9:54 pm

Fantastic way to get fucked up with your buds and feel like shit the next day

Angelica

February 13, 2019 at 8:52 am

What ginger brand do you recommend using? I’ve realized not all brands are created equally. Some are not bueno.

- laurenpacek
  
  February 13, 2019 at 2:56 pm
  
  Hey Angelica! I'm a big fan of Fever Tree ginger beer, but am ready to acknowledge that it's pretty spicy. If you like v spicy ginger beers, I'd recommend that. If you want something a little less spicy, and maybe a little sweeter, you could give Gosling's a try.
  
- Lisa
  
  April 22, 2019 at 6:23 pm
  
  Barritts is a great ginger beer. I like it better than goslings
  
Alyssa

March 27, 2019 at 7:43 am

Lauren, thank you very much! I really liked the recipe, I took it to my recipe book)

- laurenpacek
  
  March 27, 2019 at 3:18 pm
  
  Thank you, Alyssa! I hope that you love it as much as I do.
  
Olga

April 02, 2019 at 3:58 pm

Lauren, what a gorgeous idea! Definitely need to try these!