This simple gin Moscow mule recipe is a quick, refreshing spin on the classic mule. Just four simple ingredients, gin of choice, fresh lime, fresh mint, and ginger beer! Perfect for anyone who does not like vodka or prefers gin, substitute club soda or tonic water for a non-alcoholic version.
If you’re looking for more bubbly and refreshing cocktails, try this Hugo Spritz or my Moscato Grapefruit Spritzer! View all of my Cocktail Recipes for more inspiration!
Why This Is Special
- Refreshing Twist: The Gin Moscow Mule is a variation of the classic Moscow Mule, replacing vodka with gin, offering a herbal and slightly floral note that complements the drink’s signature zing that pairs great with regular or flavored ginger beer.
- Simple Ingredients: You’ll need your favorite gin, ginger beer, fresh lime juice, mint, and ice. Garnish with a lime wedge, lime zest, and a sprig of fresh mint for an extra burst of freshness and a beautiful presentation.
- Perfect for Summer: Like the original mule, this cocktail is served in a chilled copper mug to maintain a cool temperature and elevate its presentation, making it perfect for hot days. This cocktail is also great served in an cocktail glass.
- Customizable: Experiment with different types of gin, such as a floral or citrus-forward variety, to tailor the drink to your taste. You can also add a splash of simple syrup if you prefer a sweeter version.
What Is A Gin Mule
A gin cocktail doesn’t get much more simple than this! If you love a classic gin and tonic, you’ll love this recipe. Floral gin goes great with the slightly sweet, bubbly ginger beer – this can be made with regular, diet, or flavored ginger beer.
Fresh squeezed lime juice is a must to make this cocktail light and refreshing. Serve this bubbly cocktail with a light kale salad, peach crostini, or easy grilled chicken! If you don’t have a copper mug, don’t fret – this cocktail can be made in any glass, if possible chill your glass prior to service.
Key Ingredients
This mule is made with just 4 simple ingredients, most you might already have on hand! If there is a substitution for an ingredients, you’ll find it below.
- Gin: any type of gin will work here, use your favorite brand. I prefer Roku or Hendricks gin.
- Ginger Beer: regular, diet, or flavored ginger beer will work here. Ginger ale can be used in a pinch.
- Lime: fresh limes are a must here, you will use the juice and zest if desired. Depending on the size of your limes, you will want one to two limes per mule.
- Mint: fresh mint adds a beautiful look, I also chop some up and mix it into my mule.
How To Make The Gin Mule
Let’s talk a little about how to make the Simple Gin Moscow Mule Recipe (The printable instructions are in the recipe card below.)
Quick overview:
- Chill a copper mug. Fill with ice.
- To the mug combine gin, lime juice, and ginger beer.
- Stir to combine and garnish with lime and mint.
- Chill a copper mug. Fill with ice and top with gin, ginger beer, and lime juice.
- Garnish with lime wedges or zest and a fresh mint sprig. Enjoy immediately.
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Tools I Recommend
- Copper mug: a good copper mug is nice to have on hand, I love the hammered finish on this mug. These chill up nicely, keeping my Moscow mule ice cold!
- Citrus Juicer: I love this handheld citrus juicer for quickly getting all of the juice out of lemons and limes. It is easy to clean and doesn’t take up much space, so it can easily be stored in any drawer.
- Zester: another must have kitchen gadget, this is sleek and can easily be stored. Quickly zest citrus, ginger, or garlic.
Tips For The Best Gin Mule
- Use ginger beer: a fresh, chilled can of ginger beer is a must for this cocktail. There are several brands you can find at your local grocery store.
- Unflavored gin: you want to pick a fairly mild gin, that isn’t flavored with other strong flavors.
- Fresh lime juice: fresh squeezed juice is a must here, bottled juice doesn’t compare.
- A fresh mint sprig: fresh greenery not only adds beautiful color but a little muddle or chopped mint adds in extra flavor.
Recipe FAQs
Add flavor to your Moscow mule by muddling in fresh jalapenos, mint, berries, or fresh ginger. Flavored ginger beer or flavored tonic water can also add additional flavor along with different types of simple syrups.
Adding in simple syrup or using regular ginger beer can make this cocktail more sweet.
The gin mule is a mild cocktail – with 4 ounces of ginger beer and 2 ounces of gin, it’s similar to a seltzer or glass of wine, so it’s a perfect, refreshing everyday drink.
Simple Gin Moscow Mule Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 oz. Gin of choice
- 4 oz. Ginger beer, regular or diet
- 1 oz. Fresh squeezed lime juice
- Fresh lime zest
- Fresh mint, for garnish
Instructions
- Chill a copper mug. Fill with ice and top with gin, ginger beer, and lime juice.2 oz. Gin of choice, 4 oz. Ginger beer, 1 oz. Fresh squeezed lime juice
- Garnish with lime wedges or zest and a fresh mint sprig. Enjoy immediately.Fresh lime zest, Fresh mint
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