Munich Mule
Gin and lime under a fill of ginger beer, garnished with cucumber. The Moscow mule emigrates to Bavaria and trades vodka for botanicals.
11% ABVMediumCocktails
Easy
Difficulty
3 min
Time
170 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Gin
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Gin1 ¾ oz
- Ginger Beer3 ¼ oz
- Cucumber(optional)Chopped
- Lemon(optional)Chopped
- Lime Juice¾ oz
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Munich Mule close to the original.
Instead of Gin
- Old Tom Gin— slightly softer and sweeter
- Vodka— cleaner, less botanical
Instead of Ginger Beer
- Ginger Ale— gentler, sweeter
Instead of Lime Juice
- Lemon Juice— softer citrus
Instructions
Fill glass with ice
Pour Gin and Lime Juice
Fill glass with Ginger Beer
Garnish with Cucumer and Lime slice
Pairs well with
Cucumber cools this gin-ginger mule for Bavarian beer-garden fare:
- Soft pretzels with mustard
- Obatzda cheese dip
- Cucumber-dill bites
- Weisswurst coins
Similar taste
Frequently asked questions
Ready to master mixology?
Download Pocket Bartender today and start your journey to cocktail mastery with our comprehensive recipe library and smart features.
