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Jamaican Mule in a copper mug, drawn with its ingredient layers

Jamaican Mule recipe

BuiltCopper mugCubed ice10% ABV

The Jamaican Mule is a built rum cocktail, made with Jamaican rum, lime juice and ginger beer, served in a copper mug over ice. It is citrusy and sparkling.

Strength: about 10% ABV in the glass, roughly 17 g of alcohol and about 180 calories per drink (an estimate; brands, sugar and dilution vary).

The Moscow Mule made with Jamaican rum.

Jamaican Mule ingredients

Jamaican rum50 ml (1¾ oz)
Lime juice15 ml (½ oz)
Ginger beertop up, about 120 ml

Measures for one serve. Open the drink in Bar Bible to scale it to a batch or switch to ounces.

How to make a Jamaican Mule

  1. Fill a copper mug with ice.
  2. Pour the ingredients in order, topping last.
  3. Lift once gently with a barspoon.
  4. Garnish with a lime wedge.
Glass
Copper mug
Ice
Cubed
Garnish
Lime wedge
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Jamaican Mule: quick answers

How strong is a Jamaican Mule?
About 10% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 17 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
How many calories are in a Jamaican Mule?
About 180 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the sweet and fresh ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
What glass is a Jamaican Mule served in?
A copper mug, over ice cubes.
How many ingredients does a Jamaican Mule have?
3 in total: Jamaican rum, lime juice and ginger beer. Simple enough to make at home.

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