Gin-Gin Mule recipe
A contemporary craft creation fusing the fiery bite of a Moscow Mule with aromatic London Dry gin and fresh garden mint.
Method: Muddle and build ·
Glass: Copper mug ·
Time: 3 min ·
Difficulty: Intermediate ·
Family: Modern Classics
Ingredients
- 8-10 Fresh mint leaves (gentle muddle)
- 0.75 oz Fresh lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 0.75 oz Simple syrup (1:1 ratio)
- 2 oz London Dry gin (high-proof preferred)
- 3-4 oz Ginger beer (spicy craft style)
How to make a Gin-Gin Mule
- Muddle fresh mint leaves with simple syrup gently in a shaker tin to release essential oils without bruising.
- Add fresh lime juice and London Dry gin along with cubed ice.
- Shake briskly for ten seconds until thoroughly chilled.
- Strain over fresh crushed ice into a chilled copper mug.
- Top with spicy craft ginger beer and stir gently from the bottom up.
- Garnish with a fresh mint sprig and a lime wheel.
Garnish
Mint sprig and lime wheel
Pro tip
Slap the mint garnish firmly against your palm before serving to instantly release its volatile aromatic compounds.
History of the Gin-Gin Mule
Created in 2000 by pioneering bartender Audrey Saunders at the legendary Pegu Club in New York City, the Gin-Gin Mule quickly became a modern standard, famously described as a 'Moscow Mule meets a Gin Buck'. Modern bartenders still keep Gin-Gin Mule in circulation because the recipe shows a clear point of view without needless decoration.
Flavour profile
Herbaceous, Spicy, Citrusy, Refreshing
Variations
- Mezcal Mule — Substitute artisanal mezcal for the gin to introduce earthy smoke.
- Dark & Gin — Omit the mint and float aged dark rum on top of the finished drink.
- Cucumber Gin-Gin — Muddle three thin slices of English cucumber alongside the mint.
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