Float away to blissful paradise with a sip or two of Jamaican mule. This tropical mule takes only 3 ingredients – Jamaican rum, ginger beer, and lime juice creating funky fun flavors throughout.
Why this recipe works
A tropical twist on a fizzy Moscow mule, this Jamaican mule highlights Jamaica’s “funky” bold-flavored rum with a splash of lime juice and carbonated ginger beer to pull in some sweetness. This Caribbean cocktail is simple in nature but hits with full-bodied flavors and tiki cocktail vibes.
Ingredients you will need
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Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions
RUM – We used Appleton Estate Signature Blend Jamaican Rum, but you can use your favorite Jamaican rum.
BEER – The ginger beer adds carbonation and a bit of sweet tanginess. Go with your favorite brand.
LIME – Although we are partial to fresh lime juice for the brightest flavor, you can certainly use bottled lime juice instead. One lime yields about 1 ounce of juice (2 Tablespoons), which means you will only need one lime to make this drink with enough juice for a second!
How to Make Jamaican Mule
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- Fill a Tom Collin’s or highball glass halfway with ice. We love using our 14-ounce tiki glasses!
- Add rum and lime juice.
- Top with ginger beer.
- Stir gently with a cocktail stirrer.
- Serve with a lime wheel as optional garnish.
Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips
The difference between the two is the star ingredients. Moscow mules use vodka as the base, whereas Jamaican mules use Jamaican rum. The other ingredients remain the same (ginger beer and lime juice).
Serving Suggestions
Sit back, relax, and sip on a Jamaican mule whenever you feel like floating away to the Caribbean. Garnish with a lime wheel and optional cocktail umbrella. Enjoy over ice in a highball glass or Tom Collins glass. We used these 14-ounce Tiki glasses for serving!
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Jamaican Mule
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Print It Rate ItIngredients
- 2 ounces Jamaican rum
- ½ ounce lime juice
- 6 ounces ginger beer
- Ice
- lime wheels optional as garnish
Things You’ll Need
- Tom Collins glass or highball glass
Before You Begin
- We used Appleton Estate Signature Blend Jamaican Rum, but you can use your favorite Jamaican rum.
- Although we are partial to fresh lime juice for the brightest flavor, you can certainly use bottled lime juice instead. One lime yields about 1 ounce of juice (2 Tablespoons), which means you will only need one lime to make this drink with enough juice for a second!
- We love using our 14-ounce Tiki glasses for serving but you can also serve it in a highball/Tom Collin’s glass or a classic copper mug.
Instructions
- Fill glass halfway with ice.
- Add rum and lime juice.
- Top with ginger beer.
- Stir gently with a cocktail stirrer.
- Serve with a lime wheel as optional garnish.
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