Mr Xavier’s Mule Recipe
Make Mr Xavier’s 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
Method
Cocktail
- 1
Muddle
In a shaker or mixing glass, place the fresh mint leaves, fresh lime juice (0.5 oz) and simple syrup (0.25 oz). Gently muddle the mint 4–6 times to release aromatic oils without shredding the leaves.
- 2
Add spirits and bitters
Add the vodka (2 oz) to the shaker. Add Angostura bitters (2 dashes) and orange bitters (1 dash). Add a small handful of ice (about 1/2 cup) to chill and briefly stir or give 6–8 gentle shakes to integrate flavors and cool the mixture.
- 3
Prepare glass
Fill a mule mug or highball glass with the remaining ice (about 1/2 cup, total ice in glass should be ~1 cup). Strain the chilled mixture over the ice, using a fine strainer if you want to keep mint fragments out of the drink.
- 4
Top and finish
Top the drink with ginger beer (4 oz). Give one or two gentle stirs to combine — avoid vigorous stirring to preserve carbonation. Taste and adjust: if you prefer sweeter, add up to 0.25 oz more simple syrup; if brighter, add a few drops more lime juice.
- 5
Garnish and serve
Garnish with the lime wheel or wedge and a fresh mint sprig. Clap the mint sprig between your palms once before adding it to the drink to release aromatics. Serve immediately with a straw or stirrer.
