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

Pineapple Mule recipe

BuiltCopper mugCubed ice8% ABV170 kcal

The Pineapple Mule is a built vodka cocktail, made with vodka, pineapple juice, lime juice and more, served in a copper mug over ice. It is citrusy, tropical and sparkling.

Strength: about 8.2% ABV in the glass, roughly 14 g of alcohol and about 170 calories per drink (an estimate; brands, sugar and dilution vary).

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Pineapple Mule ingredients

Vodka45 ml (1½ oz)
Pineapple juice45 ml (1½ oz)
Lime juice15 ml (½ oz)
Ginger beertop up, about 90 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 Pineapple 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 pineapple wedge and a lime wheel.
Glass
Copper mug
Ice
Cubed
Garnish
Pineapple wedge and a lime wheel
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Pineapple Mule: quick answers

How strong is a Pineapple Mule?
About 8.2% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 14 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
How many calories are in a Pineapple 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 Pineapple Mule served in?
A copper mug, over ice cubes.
How many ingredients does a Pineapple Mule have?
4 in total: vodka, pineapple juice, lime juice and ginger beer.

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