Aug 17 2026
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Italian Stallion (the "22 Mule") Recipe

Inspired by Cafe 22
Time8m
Serves1

Make Italian Stallion (the "22 Mule") Recipe in just 8m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Cocktail

Garnish & Finish

Method

Cocktail

  1. 1

    Build & Shake

    Add 2 oz aged rum (or bourbon), 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz Italian amaro, 0.5 oz ginger liqueur (or ginger syrup), 0.25 oz simple syrup, and 2 dashes Angostura bitters into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Seal and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.

  2. 2

    Prepare Glass

    Fill a rocks glass or Collins-style glass with crushed or cracked ice (about 1 cup). If using a Collins glass, leave room for a short top-up with crushed ice.

  3. 3

    Strain & Finish

    Double-strain the shaken cocktail over the prepared ice to remove tiny ice shards and any pulp. If you prefer slightly more effervescence, you can top with a splash (0.25–0.5 oz) of chilled soda water — optional.

Garnish & Serve

  1. 4

    Express the oils of the fresh ginger slice (or a lime peel) over the drink by holding it over the glass and giving it a quick twist, then drop the ginger slice and a lime wheel/wedge into the glass as garnish.

  2. 5

    Serve immediately with a short stirring spoon or straw. Recommend sipping slowly to enjoy the interplay of bright lime, warm ginger, and bittersweet Italian amaro — the flavor profile that gives the 'Italian Stallion' its name.

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