• London dry gin
  60 ml (2 oz)

  Choose a quality gin with balanced botanicals
• Fresh lime juice
  15 ml (0.5 oz)

  Freshly squeezed is best
• Ginger beer
  120 ml (4 oz)

  Use a spicy ginger beer for extra kick
• Simple syrup
  10 ml (0.25 oz)

  Optional, to taste (especially if you like it sweeter)
• Ice
  1 cup

  Enough to fill your mug or glass

• Copper mug or highball glass
• Jigger
• Bar spoon
• Citrus juicer or reamer
• Ice scoop

1. 1

   Fill a copper mug or highball glass with ice.

2. 2

   Add 2 oz of London dry gin over the ice.

3. 3

   Pour in 0.5 oz of fresh lime juice.

4. 4

   Optional: Add 0.25 oz simple syrup if you prefer a sweeter drink.

5. 5

   Top with 4 oz of ginger beer. Stir gently to combine.

6. 6

   Garnish with a fresh lime wheel and a sprig of mint.

• Combines the aromatic complexity of gin with the spicy kick of ginger beer.
• Super easy to make at home with just a few ingredients.
• Refreshing and sessionable, perfect for warm weather or lively gatherings.
• A great way to showcase high-quality gin without overwhelming its flavor.
• The copper mug presentation always feels festive and photogenic.

The London Mule is a relatively recent innovation, inspired by the enduring popularity of the Moscow Mule. Invented in the 2010s, bartenders in London and the US began experimenting with gin as the base spirit, capitalizing on the gin renaissance and the British love affair with botanicals. The drink quickly caught on for its crisp, complex flavor profile and its playful nod to both British and American cocktail traditions.