What ingredients are in a Munich Mule?

5 cl Gin, 2 cl Lime juice, 10 cl Ginger Beer, Chopped Cucumber, Chopped Lemon

What glass do you use for a Munich Mule?

A Munich Mule is traditionally served in a Highball glass.

How strong is a Munich Mule?

A Munich Mule has an estimated ABV of 6,78%.

How many calories are in a Munich Mule?

A Munich Mule contains approximately 172 calories per serving.

Munich Mule

Copa Highball glass

Dificultad Medium

Calorías ~172 kcal

ABV 6,78%

Ingredientes

Gin 5 cl
Lime juice 2 cl
Ginger Beer 10 cl
Cucumber Chopped
Lemon Chopped

Instrucciones

Fill glass with ice Pour Gin and Lime Juice Fill glass with Ginger Beer Garnish with Cucumer and Lime slice

German

El Munich Mule es una variación alemana a base de gin del Moscow Mule, con gin, cerveza de jengibre y lima. La complejidad herbácea y botánica del gin se combina con el picante de la cerveza de jengibre y la acidez de la lima, creando un highball refrescante y picante que atrae a los amantes del gin. El nombre hace referencia a Munich, Alemania, sugiriendo una conexión con la cultura cervecera alemana.

History & Origins

The Munich Mule is a contemporary variation of the Moscow Mule that emerged alongside the global craft gin renaissance of the 2000s and 2010s, when German bartenders began adapting classic templates to showcase premium botanical gins. Its name references the Bavarian city of Munich, suggesting a German identity for the gin-forward riff. The specific origin is disputed and it represents the broader trend of city-branded cocktail adaptations.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Fresh gin botanicals, sharp lime, spicy ginger, and cooling cucumber. Palate: Crisp and herbaceous with gin's botanical complexity driving the palate alongside ginger beer's spicy fizz, balanced by lime's acidity and the refreshing coolness of cucumber. Finish: Clean, slightly spicy, and refreshing with a pleasant botanical and citrus fade.

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Pro Tip

Add the cucumber and lemon slices directly into the glass rather than just as a garnish, allowing them to infuse subtly into the drink as the ice melts.

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