Carrot Ginger Mule Cocktail Recipe
This Carrot Ginger Mule is a twist on the classic Moscow Mule. The mix of fresh carrot juice and ginger beer gives the drink a bright color and bold taste.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker: I use this to mix the carrot juice, lime, and vodka.
- Fine mesh strainer: This helps remove pulp from the fresh juices.
- Jigger or measuring cup: I measure all liquids for accuracy.
- Bar spoon: Used for gentle stirring.
- Mule mug or glass: The drink stays colder in a copper mug, but any glass works.
- Citrus juicer: Fresh lime juice tastes best, so I squeeze my own.
- Ice: I fill my mug to the top for extra chill.
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka
- 1.5 oz fresh carrot juice
- 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
- 3 oz ginger beer
- Ice enough to fill the mug
- Garnish: Lime wheel carrot ribbon, or fresh mint
Instructions
- Fill the mule mug or glass with ice.
- In a cocktail shaker, add vodka, fresh carrot juice, and lime juice.
- Shake well for about 10 seconds to mix and chill.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared mug over the ice.
- Top with ginger beer.
- Stir gently with a bar spoon to combine.
- Garnish with a lime wheel, carrot ribbon, or mint sprig if desired.
Notes
Using cold ingredients makes sure the cocktail doesn’t get diluted. If I don’t have fresh carrot juice, I use a good quality bottled version, but the flavor is best when freshly juiced.
Some ginger beers are sweeter than others. I taste and adjust with a squeeze more lime if it’s too sweet for me.
For a non-alcoholic version, I skip the vodka and use more ginger beer. I sometimes add a pinch of ground ginger to boost the spice.
I clean my tools right after making the drink to avoid stains from the carrot juice.