Mezcal Mule
A variation of the well known Moscow Mule, the Mezcal Mule goes all out with not only Mezcal, Lime Juice, and Ginger Beer, it also adds Cucumber, Agave Nectar, and Passion Fruit Puree. If you want to spice it up further, you can also add a garnish of chile powder for even more fun!While the Moscow Mule is an older classic, as are a lot of its variations, this recipe for the Mezcal Mule is a lot newer, coming out of New York Bar PDT. And of course it's modern. Some of the ingredients, like the Passion Fruit Puree wouldn't have been around as much during the classic days of cocktails 100 years ago.If you like a Mule, this is the next one for you to try.
Ingredients
- 45 mL Mezcal
- 20 mL Lime Juice
- 20 mL Passion Fruit Puree
- 90 mL Ginger Beer to top up
- 3 Cucumber Slices
- 15 mL Agave Syrup
- Garnish with Cucumber, Candied Ginger, and Chile Powder
Instructions
- Muddle the Cucumber Slices with the Agave Spirit at the bottom of a cocktail shaker.
- Add the Mezcal, Lime Juice, and Passion Fruit Puree to the shaker with ice. Shake it all until it's cold.
- Strain into a Rocks glass with fresh ice.
- Top up with Ginger Beer.
- Garnish, serve, and enjoy.