London Mule is an easy and fun variation of the classic Moscow mule drink. Gin combined with lime and ginger beer makes the most delicious and zesty ice-cold cocktail. Serve this London Mule in a classic copper mug for the full effect!
Why This London Mule Recipe is So Good
- It's really quite easy. While these drinks taste and look fancy, there are only 3 main ingredients in this London Mule Recipe: Gin, ginger beer, and fresh lime.
- The bright and refreshing flavor from ginger and lime blends wonderfully with London dry gin, making this drink even more flavorful than a Moscow mule!
- This cocktail is mixed up right in the mug, so it's super simple to make just one drink or make a few to share with your friends.
If you love gin cocktails, try a Gin Mojito, or make a Bootlegger Drink with gin instead of vodka.
Tips and Tricks for Making The Best London Mule
- Choose the Best Gin. There are so many different types of gin on the market now, each with its own flavor profile. A London Mule is best with a botanical gin, as opposed to a floral or smoky gin. Bombay Sapphire or The Botanist are two that I love in this recipe.
- Use freshly squeezed lime juice, rather than bottled lime. The flavor of fresh lime juice cannot be beat!
- Look for ginger beer at the grocery store near the other cocktail mixers. This "beer" is non-alcoholic, but has a zippy, effervescent flavor that's much more pronounced than ginger ale. Note that not all ginger beer is gluten-free, so be sure to check the labels.
- Mules are traditionally served in a chilled copper mug, but this drink works in a regular glass too if you don't have them.
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London Mule
Equipment
- Copper Mug
Ingredients
- 2 ½ ounces London dry gin see notes
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- Ginger beer enough to fill the mug (about 4 ounces)
Instructions
- Fill a copper mug or lowball glass with ice. Add the gin.
- Then add the lime juice. Stir to combine.
- Top with ginger beer and a wheel of lime.
- Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Choose the Best Gin. There are so many different types of gin on the market now, each with its own flavor profile. A London Mule is best with a botanical gin, as opposed to a floral or smoky gin. Bombay Sapphire or The Botanist are two that I love in this recipe.
- Use freshly squeezed lime juice, rather than bottled lime. The flavor from fresh lime juice cannot be beat!
- Look for ginger beer at the grocery store near the other cocktail mixers. This "beer" is non-alcoholic, but has a zippy, effervescent flavor that's much more pronounced than ginger ale. Note that not all ginger beer is gluten-free, so be sure to check the labels.
- Mules are traditionally served in a chilled copper mug, but this drink works in a regular glass too if you don't have them.
Nutrition
All though this website attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, the information should only be considered an estimate. Varying factors such as different product types, different brands, etc. can change nutritional information. It is your responsibility as a consumer to read all labels to make sure the ingredients fit your dietary needs as well as calculate your own nutritional information as a double check.
I made this drink with Tanqueray gin. Surprisingly, the ginger beer did not overwhelm the mild gin, it was delicious!