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Smoky Lemon Mule Recipe

Published on August 29, 2019 Updated on April 13, 2020 by Eden

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These smoky lemon mules are a twist on the classic Moscow Mule. They’re made with fresh lemon juice and a little mezcal to give it the smoky flavor.

Lemon Mules in a copper mug with a lemon candy and ginger beer.

What’s in a Lemon Mule?

If you love a smoky flavor these lemon mules are for you! These smoky lemon mules are made with lemon juice, vodka, ginger syrup, ginger beer, and mezcal. They’re refreshing with a sweet and smoky flavor.

Lemon mule being poured into a copper mug.

What is Mezcal?

Mezcal is a Mexican distilled alcohol made form Agave. It has a very smoky flavor to it and it’s one of the most popular spirits in Mexica. You can read more about Mezcal here.

Lemon Zest going over the top of a lemon cocktail.

Ginger Syrups

There are several ginger syrups you can use to make a lemon mule. You can even make your own. Here are a few of our favorites. Buy one and keep it on hand when you make Moscow Mules.

  • Liber & Co. Fiery Ginger Syrup
  • Ginger People Ginger Syrup
  • Pink House Ginger Syrup
Overhead of a lemon mule with lemon zest.

Ginger Beers

We like a very gingery Moscow Mule, so not only do we use ginger syrup to sweeten the cocktail, but we also use ginger beer to top it off for some fizz. The extra ginger flavor really adds to the cocktail.

Here are a few of our favorite ginger beers brands you can buy in the grocery store.

  • Fever-Tree Ginger Beer
  • Fentimans Ginger Beer
  • Q Ginger Beer
  • Crabbies Ginger Beer
  • Bundaberg Ginger Beer 
Close up photo of a classic lemon stick in a Moscow Mule.

Garnish the smoky lemon mule with a classic lemon twist candy stick. They’re nostalgic and also taste delicious in the cocktail! You can also garnish the cocktail with candied ginger, lemon wedge or a candied lemon.

Lemon mule outside on a table with a lemon wedge and lemon stick.

Copper Mugs

  • Hammered Copper Tumblers 
  • Smooth Copper Tumblers 
  • Classic Copper Mugs with Handle 
  • Smooth Copper Mugs with Handle 
  • Modern Copper Mugs
Girl holding a copper mug with a lemon mule inside.

MORE MOSCOW MULE RECIPES YOU’LL LOVE!

If you love this smoky lemon mule, try one of these recipes below. The Gingerbread mule is one of our favorites!

Lemon and Sage Mule 

Gingerbread Moscow Mule 

Blueberry Moscow Mule 

Pineapple and Ginger Moscow Mule

Smoky Lemon Mule

A twist on a classic Moscow Mule, these Smoky Lemon Mules are made with fresh lemon juice and Mezcal!
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Course: Cocktail
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cocktail, ginger cocktail, Moscow Mule
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 214kcal
Author: Eden

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 ounce vodka
  • 3/4 ounce ginger syrup
  • 1/2 ounce mezcal
  • 2 ounces ginger beer

Instructions

  • Add all of the ingredients in a copper mug and stir.
  • Add in ice and garnish with a lemon wedge and candy stick

Notes

If you don’t want the cocktail to be smoky, leave out the mezcal. 
Use a store-bought ginger syrup to make it easier.
Always use fresh lemon juice. 

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Smoky Lemon Mule
Amount Per Serving
Calories 214 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 17mg1%
Carbohydrates 22g7%
Sugar 21g23%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin C 11mg13%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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