French Mule Cocktail

This French Mule Cocktail is a refreshing twist on the classic Moscow Mule. Made with vodka, ginger beer, Cointreau and fresh citrus, it's bright, slightly spicy, and incredibly easy to mix at home.

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This French Mule recipe was originally contributed to Slow The Cook Down by Michelle from Giraffes Can Bake.

Cointreau gives this French Mule a bright orange note that works really well with the fresh lime juice and spicy ginger beer.

It’s refreshing, punchy and just a little bit sweeter than a classic Moscow Mule, making it a great cocktail for parties or summer drinks.

Be sure to check out my Mojito Elderflower Cocktail and Spiced Rum Cocktail too, or browse my other drinks recipes.

Ingredients

• Cointreau: Adds the orange flavor and a little sweetness. Another good-quality triple sec can work too.
• Vodka: Use a vodka that you enjoy drinking.
• Orange and Lime Juice: Use fresh rather than bottled.
• Ginger Beer: Go for a fairly punchy ginger beer so it doesn’t get lost behind the vodka and Cointreau.
• Orange slice and lime wedge for garnish.

How to Make a French Mule Cocktail

• Fill a copper mug half way with ice
• Pour over the Cointreau, vodka, orange and lime juice. Stir to combine and chill.
• Fill to top with ginger beer.
• Garnish with orange slice and lime wedge.

Do I need a copper mug?

A copper mug is traditional for mule cocktails and helps keep the drink nice and cold, but it isn’t essential. You can serve this French Mule in any chilled glass you have on hand.

French Mule Cocktail

This French Mule cocktail is a refreshing twist on the classic Moscow Mule, made with vodka, Cointreau, fresh citrus and ginger beer.

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Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American, French

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes minutes

Servings: 1 drink

Calories: 372kcal

Author: Slow The Cook Down

Equipment

• Moscow mule copper mug

Ingredients

• 2 oz Cointreau
• 1 oz Vodka
• Juice of half an orange
• Juice of half a lime
• 1 can cold ginger beer/ginger ale (12fl oz) (1.5 cups)

Garnish

• 1 slice orange
• 1 wedge lime

Instructions

• Fill a copper mug half way with ice
• Pour over the cointreau, vodka, orange, and lime juice. Stir to combine and chill.
  2 oz Cointreau, 1 oz Vodka, Juice of half an orange, Juice of half a lime
• Fill to top with ginger beer
  1 can cold ginger beer/ginger ale
• Garnish with orange slice and lime wedge
  1 slice orange, 1 wedge lime

Notes

Nutritional values are based on one drink.

Nutrition

Calories: 372kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 29mg | Potassium: 68mg | Sugar: 51g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Vitamin C: 18.5mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.6mg

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