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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Garnish & Finish
Method
Cocktail
Chill and prepare glass
If possible, chill a copper mule mug or highball glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes. Fill the chilled glass with crushed ice until it's heaped about 3/4 full.
Add vodka and lime
Pour 2 oz vodka over the ice. Add 1/2 oz fresh lime juice. For a slightly brighter lime aroma, briefly rub the lime wedge around the glass rim before dropping it in.
Top with ginger beer
Slowly pour 4 oz ginger beer into the glass to preserve carbonation. Stir gently once with a bar spoon or straw (2–3 slow turns) to combine the vodka, lime, and ginger beer without flattening it.
Optional bitters
If using, add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters on top to add aromatic depth. Do not over-stir; let the bitters float and mix naturally.
Garnish & Serve
Garnish with a fresh mint sprig slapped once between your palms to release the aroma and a lime wedge or wheel on the rim. Serve immediately with a straw or short stirrer.