Mule

Name: Mule
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 60 ML VIDA Puebla or Clásico; 30 ML Fresh Lime Juice; 60 ML Ginger Beer

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A lively mezcal highball with bright citrus and ginger spice.

Taste: Bright, Spicy, Zesty
Skill Level: Easy
Prep Time: 5
Author: Del Maguey Team
Date: February 19, 2026
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Ingredients

Oz ML Parts

60 ML	VIDA Puebla or Clásico
30 ML	Fresh Lime Juice
60 ML	Ginger Beer

Servings

Instructions

Fill a highball glass with fresh ice.
Add mezcal and lime juice.
Top up with ginger beer.
Stir gently to combine.

The Mule shows just how well mezcal works in an easy, straightforward cocktail. Ginger beer brings a gentle heat, lime keeps everything crisp and focused, and the agave taste is front and center. It feels fresh without being sharp and satisfying without weight. A drink that fits any moment, offering a relaxed way into mezcal through cocktails.

Its power lies in restraint. Made directly in the glass, the drink stays light and animated, carrying the mezcal through each sip with clarity and lift, never losing its sense of place.

When to Serve

The Mule is ideal for casual gatherings, warm afternoons and easy entertaining. Its refreshing profile makes it accessible to new mezcal drinkers while still satisfying seasoned enthusiasts.

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What Is the Mezcal Mule?

The Mule is a lively mezcal highball where ginger beer brings gentle heat, fresh lime keeps everything crisp, and the agave character of VIDA Puebla or Clásico stays front and center.

Built directly in the glass, it stays light and animated — fresh without being sharp, satisfying without weight. Its power lies in restraint.

A drink that fits any moment, offering one of the most relaxed ways into mezcal through cocktails.

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Mule FAQ

Which Del Maguey mezcal should I use?

Any expression works — the recipe lists our recommendation. Vida Clásico and Vida Puebla are approachable, versatile choices for most cocktails, while single village expressions like Chichicapa or Tobalá add more distinctive character.

Will the cocktail taste very smoky?

Del Maguey mezcales are balanced rather than aggressively smoky. In a cocktail, the smoke softens into a warm, roasted-agave depth — citrus, sweetness, and dilution round it out, so the drink stays bright and easy to enjoy.

Can I use bottled citrus juice?

We recommend freshly squeezed every time. Bottled juice loses the aromatic oils and bright acidity that balance the mezcal, and the difference is easy to taste in a three- or four-ingredient recipe.

I don't have all the ingredients — can I substitute?

Yes. Agave syrup and simple syrup are usually interchangeable, most orange liqueurs can stand in for each other, and garnishes are flexible. Keep the mezcal, the citrus, and the proportions, and the drink will hold together.

Where can I buy Del Maguey mezcal?

Use the Shop Now link at the top of the page to order online, or Find Us to locate a store or bar near you that carries Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal.