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Thanks to the Mule cocktail’s simple template of spirit, fresh citrus juice, and ginger beer, bartenders are able to create endless variations of it. Whether using rum and pineapple juice for a tropical take or a green chile vodka for a spicy variation, there’s a Mule to suit any season or preference. Here are 10 of our favorite Mule riffs.

Assunta: An Italian Mule

The Moscow Mule is transformed into an Italian riff by adding amaretto and pairing it with mezcal versus vodka.

Blood Orange Mule

Fresh blood orange juice adds the right amount of sweetness to this take on the classic Moscow Mule from Kansas City’s Lazia.

Brooklyn Burro: A Tropical Mule

This Brooklyn Burro, a tropical mule recipe that Ivy Mix and Tom Macy created for Leyenda’s opening menu, combines white rum, pineapple, ginger, lime, and bitters.

Ciderhouse Mule

New York City’s Pebble Bar elevates the Moscow Mule by swapping out the ginger beer for sparkling rosé and homemade ginger syrup.

Gin-Gin Mule

Created by Audrey Saunders of New York City’s Pegu Club, The Gin Gin Mule is a milestone drink of the 21st-century cocktail renaissance.

Green Chile Mule

The classic vodka mule takes a spicy turn with the assistance of fresh ginger syrup and a green chile vodka from California.

Kalimotxo Mule

The Moscow Mule meets Spain’s classic Kalimoxto in this delicious mashup from Nashville bartender Freddy Schwenk.

Monte Mule

The bittersweet flavors of Italian amari bring depth to the aptly named Monte Mule recipe from Italian restaurant Monteverde.

Muletide Cocktail

The holiday-inspired take on the classic mule matches mezcal with the warmth of ginger.

Strawberry-Rhubarb Mule

By using strawberry-rhubarb jam instead of fresh fruit, this sweet, tart, zesty, and gently spicy crowd-pleaser by Atomic Cowboy can be enjoyed all year long.

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