This yummy Mexican Mule recipe with Jalapeno is easy to make and delicious to drink! It’s a spicy twist on a yummy tequila cocktail and it’s one of my favorite Moscow Mule recipes to make when the weather turns warm.
Have I got a drink for you! It seemed like all of a sudden, Moscow Mules got super trendy and were on every cocktail menu. I totally get it. They’re super tasty and refreshing and really easy to make at home.
So I started trying out all kinds of different versions like this Bourbon Moscow Mule. And I love a Mexican Mule. So I was not disappointed by this spicy version with jalapeno and fresh ginger! It’s such a great twist on the classic recipe.
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Why This Recipe Works
I don’t love spicy foods, but there is something amazing about a cocktail with a little bit of a spicy kick so I came up with this Spicy Mexican Mule Recipe to share with you!
This drink has tons of flavor and is totally easy to drink. The triple sec/ tequila combo makes it feel familiar (since those are also found in a margarita), but the addition of the ginger beer makes it unique.
You can control just how spicy this drink gets which I love so you don’t make it so spicy you won’t be able to enjoy it. After all, you know your tastebuds best!
The fresh ginger pairs really well with the ginger beer and it’s just all around IN YOUR FACE. In the best possible way.
With just a little muddling, this drink is ready to sip from a copper mug (a regular glass works too as you can see in my photos).
So if you’re a tequila fan who is looking for a little bit of heat in their cocktail, give this a try!
Ingredients
- Tequila
- Triple Sec
- ginger
- jalapeno
- lime
- ginger beer
- bitters
- agave (if needed)
- cilantro (for garnish, optional)
Scroll down to the printable recipe card to see the full amounts for each ingredient.
Read about what I think is the best tequila for margaritas and more.
How to Make a Jalapeno Tequila Mule
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 about 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 into the glass.
Add the fresh lime juice, tequila and Triple Sec (and agave syrup if you need it.)
Add ice to the top of the glass.
Add the 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 plain Moscow Mule is so five minutes ago. Mix up this Mexican Mule with Jalapeno recipe and dazzle your friends. They’ll love it!
*I literally just hesitated to scratch 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!
Variations
- This is spicy. But you can make it even spicier if you’re into that kind of personal torture by adding more jalapeno (with seeds) and even more ginger.
- If you don’t have Triple Sec, you can leave it out. This drink will still taste amazing!
- If you don’t have fresh ginger, no worries, the ginger beer will still give the drink plenty of flavor.
- To make this a regular Tequila Mule, you can leave out the spice altogether or make an even easier version (See my Tequila Mule recipe).
- You can muddle any kind of fresh fruit in the glass to add another layer of flavor. Grapefruit would be SO good!
- You can use reposado tequila if you prefer it. I like the flavor of Blanco a little bit better.
*NOTE: Fresh ginger and jalapeno give this Jalapeno Tequila Mule Recipe its spice. 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. Make sure to wash your hands immediately after handling either ingredient and DO NOT touch your face or eyes or other sensitive areas of the skin and body.
Related Posts
- If you love ginger, you need to try out my Ginger Tequila Lemonade! So good!
- A Tequila Gimlet is classic, simple and totally delicious!
- Like a little heat? Try this Spicy Serrano Margarita. I make this one all summer long.
- Browse all of my Moscow Mule Variations here.
- A Tequila Soda is so quick it’s barely a recipe. But it’s still so tasty!
Mexican Mule with Jalapeno
Ingredients
- 1 ½ ounces Tequila
- ½ ounce Triple Sec
- 1 ounce lime, fresh squeezed
- 4 ounces Ginger Beer
- 3 slices jalapeno, seeded
- 2 slices ginger, peeled
- 2 dashes 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 4 pieces of jalapeno and 2 ginger pieces.
- Add lime juice and muddle (taking care to not splash any in your eye).
- Add tequila and Triple Sec and give a quick stir.
- Add ice.
- Top with ginger beer.
- Garnish with jalapeno and a sprig of cilantro.
Notes
Variations
- This is spicy. But you can make it even spicier if you’re into that kind of personal torture by adding more jalapeno (with seeds) and even more ginger.
- If you don’t have Triple Sec, you can leave it out. This drink will still taste amazing!
- If you don’t have fresh ginger, no worries, the ginger beer will still give the drink plenty of flavors.
- To make this a regular Tequila Mule, you can leave out the spice altogether or make an even easier version (See my Tequila Mule recipe).
- You can muddle any kind of fresh fruit in the glass to add another layer of flavor. Grapefruit would be SO good!
- You can use reposado tequila if you prefer it. I like the flavor of Blanco a little bit better.
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