The 5 Best Moscow Mule Recipes to Make at Home

Jalapeno Moscow Mule

Not everyone can handle spicy drinks, but if you enjoy the adrenaline rush of seeking out heat, put some jalapenos in your Moscow Mule! Muddling jalapeno peppers in your Mule beverage adds a natural and fresh spicy flavor with a bit of sourness that melds well with the lime.

Furthermore, adding basil leaves enhances the spicy flavor with its savory, minty taste and slightly sweet notes. This drink leans more on the zesty and spicy side and is perfect for people who don’t like overly sweet drinks.

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Ingredients

• 2 oz. Vodka
• ½ oz. Lime juice
• 2 Jalapeno slices (≈ ¼-inch thick)
• 2 Basil leaves
• 6 oz. Ginger beer
• Ice cubes
• Thin slices of Jalapeno peppers

Directions

1. Put the jalapeno slices and the basil leaves into a copper mug.
2. Pour in the lime juice and muddle.
3. Add the ice cubes, vodka and ginger beer, then stir.
4. Garnish with jalapeno peppers.

Recipe Note

Add a splash of fruit juice like pineapple, mango or peach if you want to add more depth and flavor to the drink.

Apple Cider Moscow Mule

Autumn is among the best times to feel at peace while having a warm drink full of baking spices. But if you like colder drinks, you can feel the same sensation with an apple cider Moscow Mule!

Apple cider offers an array of flavors that take your Mule up a notch, including sweetness, tanginess and earthiness. If that’s not enough, the cinnamon definitely completes the seasonal appeal.

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Ingredients

• 1.5 oz. Vodka
• 2 oz. Apple cider
• ½ oz. Lime juice
• 3 oz. Ginger beer
• Ice cubes
• 1 Large apple slice
• Cinnamon powder
• 1 Cinnamon stick
• Sprig of rosemary

Directions

1. Combine the vodka, lime juice and apple cider in a copper mug.
2. Add a handful of ice cubes. Then top with ginger beer and stir.
3. Garnish with a cinnamon stick, rosemary and an apple slice.
4. Sprinkle a bit of cinnamon on top of the drink.

Recipe Note

Switch to caramel vodka if you want a sweeter drink.

Conclusion

The Moscow Mule is truly one of the best cocktails to experiment with. And even if the recipes above use additional or different ingredients, they are still very easy to make.

Even better, there is vast customization for Mules. Simply take one of the above recommendations and experiment with them by adding strawberries, peaches, watermelon, mint, kombucha and more!