Mezcal Mule

Prep Time 3 mins
Assembly Time 2 mins
Total Time 5 mins
Description

Author: Jim Meehan
Location: New York City, NY, USA
Year Created: 2008

The Mezcal Mule transforms the familiar Moscow Mule template with earthy mezcal, homemade ginger wort, passion fruit, cucumber, and lime, finishing with Tajín for a spicy citrus kick.

Base Spirit: Mezcal
Method: Shaken
Serving Size: 1

Ingredients
  • 1.5 fl oz Mezcal
  • 1 fl oz Ginger Wort
  • 0.75 fl oz Lime Juice
  • 0.75 fl oz Passion Fruit Purée
  • 0.5 fl oz Agave Syrup
  • 4 Cucumber Slices
  • 1 Candied Ginger Piece
  • 1 tsp Tajín
Method
  1. 1

    Add three cucumber slices and agave syrup to a shaker.

  2. 2

    Using a muddler, gently muddle cucumber slices in agave syrup for 5-7 seconds.

  3. 3

    Add mezcal, ginger wort, lime juice, and passion fruit purée to shaker.

  4. 4

    Fill shaker with cubed ice.

  5. 5

    Shake for 10-20 seconds.

  6. 6

    Add fresh cracked ice to a Moscow Mule mug or lowball glass.

  7. 7

    Using a Hawthorne strainer, strain into Moscow Mule mug or lowball glass.

  8. 8

    Garnish with remaining cucumber slice and candied ginger.

Find this recipe online: https://novelnightcaps.com/recipe/mezcal-mule-cocktail/