Munich Mule
The Munich Mule is a medium gin highball, herbal and sweet on the palate. Built and served in a highball glass.
- 2 min
- Highball glass
- Built
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 40 out of 100
- Sweet
- 71 out of 100
- Herbal
- 78 out of 100
- Smoky
- 22 out of 100
- Boozy
- 33 out of 100
How to make a Munich Mule
To make a Munich Mule, build over ice in a highball glass: 1⅔ oz gin, ⅔ oz lime juice, 3⅓ oz ginger beer and 1 cucumber. Garnish with lemon.
You'll need
- Gin1⅔ oz
- Lime Juice⅔ oz
- Ginger Beer3⅓ oz
- Cucumber1
- lemongarnish
Instructions
- 1
Add cucumber to a highball glass and press gently with a muddler or the end of a wooden spoon to release the juice.
- 2
Fill the glass with ice cubes.
- 3
Pour in gin and lime juice.
- 4
Top with ginger beer.
- 5
Give it one gentle stir.
- 6
Garnish with a lemon wheel.
Why build it in the glass? Nothing here needs shaking, and pouring straight in keeps the ginger beer fizzy.
Munich Mule questions
What does a Munich Mule taste like, and is it sweet?
Yes, it's on the sweet side: it's mostly herbal and sweet. It's a medium drink at about 10% ABV once mixed.
How much alcohol is in a Munich Mule?
About 10% ABV after mixing with ice, about as strong as a glass of wine.
What's the difference between a Munich Mule and a Gin and Soda?
Both use gin and lime juice. The Munich Mule adds ginger beer and cucumber, while the Gin and Soda uses soda water.
How do I make a pitcher of Munich Mules?
For 6 drinks, mix 10¼ oz gin and 4¼ oz lime juice, plus cucumber in a jug and chill it. Top each glass with ginger beer as you serve, so it stays fizzy.
What glass do you serve a Munich Mule in?
A highball glass.