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London Mule recipe
BuiltCopper mugCubed ice9% ABV170 kcal
The London Mule is a built gin cocktail, made with gin, lime juice and ginger beer, served in a copper mug over ice. It is citrusy and sparkling.
London Mule ingredients
| Gin | 50 ml (1¾ oz) |
| Lime juice | 20 ml (¾ oz) |
| Ginger beer | top up, about 120 ml |
How to make a London Mule
- Fill a copper mug with ice.
- Pour the ingredients in order, topping last.
- Lift once gently with a barspoon.
- Garnish with a lime wedge and mint.
- Glass
- Copper mug
- Ice
- Cubed
- Garnish
- Lime wedge and mint
London Mule: quick answers
- How strong is a London Mule?
- About 9.4% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 16 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
- How many calories are in a London Mule?
- About 170 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 London Mule served in?
- A copper mug, over ice cubes.
- How many ingredients does a London Mule have?
- 3 in total: gin, lime juice and ginger beer. Simple enough to make at home.
