Looking for a refreshing twist on a classic cocktail? The Passionfruit Mule combines tropical flavors with the traditional Moscow Mule for an exciting new drink.
The perfect Passionfruit Mule requires just five ingredients: passionfruit puree, vodka, lime juice, ginger beer, and ice.
This cocktail brings together the tangy sweetness of passionfruit with the spicy kick of ginger beer. The bright yellow color makes it as appealing to the eye as it is to the taste buds.
It’s an ideal choice for summer gatherings or whenever you want to add a tropical flair to your evening.
The Passionfruit Mule works well in the traditional copper mug or a highball glass. The copper keeps the drink colder longer and enhances the zingy flavor of the ginger beer.
This recipe takes less than five minutes to prepare but will impress your guests with its complex flavors.
Passionfruit Mule Cocktail Recipe
Equipment
- Copper mug (traditional for mules but any glass works)
- Bar spoon: for stirring.
- Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
For one Passionfruit Mule cocktail:
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz fresh lime juice about 1 lime
- 1 oz passionfruit puree or syrup
- 4 oz ginger beer
- Ice cubes
- Lime wheel or fresh mint for garnish
Optional additions:
- 1/2 oz simple syrup if using fresh passionfruit
- Fresh passionfruit seeds
- Candied ginger piece
Instructions
- Fill your copper mug or glass with ice cubes.
- Pour the vodka into the mug.
- Add the fresh lime juice and passionfruit puree or syrup.
- Stir these ingredients together with a bar spoon.
- Top with ginger beer, pouring slowly to preserve carbonation.
- Gently stir again to combine all flavors without losing bubbles.
- Garnish with a lime wheel on the rim or a sprig of mint.
Notes
Tasting Notes
The Passionfruit Mule offers a bright, tropical flavor profile with perfect balance between sweet and tangy notes. The passionfruit delivers a bold, exotic taste that stands out immediately.
When first sipped, the cocktail presents sweet tropical fruit flavors followed by a gentle warmth from the ginger beer.
The vodka provides a clean base that lets the other flavors shine without overpowering them.
The lime adds a refreshing citrus zing that cuts through the sweetness of the passionfruit. This creates a pleasant tanginess that lingers on the palate.
The effervescence from the ginger beer gives the drink a lively mouthfeel with tiny bubbles that dance on the tongue.
The spicy ginger notes complement the tropical passionfruit perfectly.
Flavor Profile Breakdown:
- Front: Sweet passionfruit and subtle vodka
- Mid: Spicy ginger warmth
- Finish: Tangy lime with light effervescence
The cocktail has a beautiful golden-orange hue that hints at its tropical flavor before you even take a sip. Its aroma combines fruity sweetness with spicy ginger notes.
For the best tasting experience, serve the Passionfruit Mule very cold in a copper mug, which helps maintain the ideal temperature throughout the drinking experience.
Substitute
If you don’t have passionfruit for your Mule cocktail, don’t worry! There are actually quite a few good alternatives out there.
You can swap in other tropical fruits. Mango, pineapple, or guava all work surprisingly well in this recipe.
For the vodka base, try using rum or tequila instead. White rum gives a sweeter profile.
Tequila adds this unique, earthy note—maybe not for everyone, but it’s worth a shot.
No fresh fruit? Just use 1-2 oz of fruit juice, or maybe 1 oz of flavored syrup instead of fresh puree. It’s not quite the same, but it works in a pinch.
If you’re out of ginger beer, mix ginger ale with a tiny pinch of cayenne pepper. It gives a similar kick—honestly, it’s not bad at all.
The copper mug can go too. Any tall glass will do the trick, though the drink won’t stay as cold for quite as long.
