Margaritas & Mules Recipe
Recipe information
Make Margaritas & Mules in just 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
Get This Recipe In Your Inbox
Just share your email, and we'll send it straight to your inbox. Plus, enjoy weekly servings of cooking inspiration as a bonus!
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others!
Ingredients
Classic Margarita
Moscow Mule
Variation: Spicy Margarita
Classic Margarita
1. Prepare glass
Run a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks or coupe glass. Dip the rim into a small plate of coarse salt to coat evenly. Set the glass aside.
2. Build and shake
Add 2 oz blanco tequila, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 1 oz orange liqueur, 0.5 oz simple syrup, and 8 ice cubes to a cocktail shaker. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the shaker is very cold and slightly frosted.
Moscow Mule
4. Chill and prep
If using a copper mug, chill it briefly in the freezer or fill with ice while you assemble the drink. Place 6 fresh ice cubes into the mug or highball glass.
5. Build
Pour 2 oz vodka and 0.5 oz fresh lime juice over the ice. Top with 4 oz chilled ginger beer. If using, add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters for extra aromatic complexity.
6. Garnish and serve
Gently stir once to combine (one or two turns). Garnish with a lime wheel or wedge and an optional mint sprig. Serve with a short straw.
Variation: Spicy Margarita
7. Muddle jalapeño
In a shaker, add 3 jalapeño slices and 0.5 oz agave nectar. Lightly muddle 6–8 times to release the pepper oils without pulverizing. If you want less heat, remove the seeds before slicing and muddling.
8. Build and shake
Add 2 oz tequila, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz orange liqueur, and 8 ice cubes to the shaker with the muddled jalapeño. Shake vigorously 12–15 seconds until well chilled.
9. Rim and serve
Rub a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks glass and dip into a mix of coarse salt and chili powder. Strain the margarita into the prepared glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a thin jalapeño slice or lime wheel. Taste and adjust heat by adding more jalapeño next time if desired.
Local Coupons
No local coupons found for this recipe's ingredients.