There's really only two places I like a little heat. My chocolate and my cocktails! This yummy Mexican Mule recipe with Jalapeno is easy to make and delicious to drink! It's one of my favorite Moscow Mule recipes to make when the weather turns warm.
To give this Mexican Mule Recipe its spice, you'll need fresh ginger and jalapeno. But use caution. Everyone knows that jalapeno can burn your face off thanks to its devil seeds. The ginger also adds a nice fire to this drink. Ginger beer, lime juice and bitters are consistent with the original recipe but the tequila and triple sec bring this cocktail south of the border. Ole.
DO NOT CUT YOUR JALAPENO AND THEN RUB YOUR EYES! Or touch your nose. Having allergies truly sucks and my constantly runny nose really tried to ruin me with some jalapeno hands and a flimsy tissue. Don't be me. Be smarter. Maybe even wear gloves. Don't say I didn't warn you. Now that we've talked safety we can start making the drink. Muddle a few slices of jalapeno (without seeds if you are a sissy like me) and a few slices of fresh ginger. Release those fragrant and spicy juices and oils.
Add your fresh lime juice, tequila and Triple Sec (and agave syrup if you need it.)
Add a glass full of ice, top with ginger beer and a few dashes of bitters. I used to think that it was ok to skip the bitters but it's not. It adds a richness to the drink that is wonderful. It's like Worcestershire Sauce but for cocktails. I spelled that right on the first try…Boom.
Garnish with more jalapeno and a sprig of cilantro because it smells really good as you bring the drink up to your face hole. A Moscow Mule is so five minutes ago. Mix up this Mexican Mule Recipe and dazzle your friends. They'll love it! I literally just hesitated scratching my eye from even talking about jalapeno and I didn't even make this drink today. Drink at your own risk! But do drink one!
Mexican Mule with Jalapeno
If you love a Moscow Mule made with tequila, you'll also love this spicy version!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 ounces Tequila
- 1/2 ounce Triple Sec
- Juice from one lime, about 1 ounce
- Ginger Beer, about 4 ounces
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and sliced
- ginger, peeled and sliced
- dash of bitters
- Cilantro for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Slice your jalapeno in half, lengthwise.
- Remove the seeds.
- Cut jalapeno in to slices.
- Peel the ginger and cut in to coin sized pieces
- In a tall glass, add a few jalapeno pieces and 2 ginger pieces.
- Add lime juice and muddle.
- Add tequila and Triple Sec and give a quick stir.
- Add ice.
- Top with ginger beer.
- Garnish with jalapeno and a sprig of cilantro.
Don't forget to check out these other Mule recipes:
The Perfect Moscow Mule Recipe
Or check out all my cocktail recipes!
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