• Rum (white or dark)
  60 ml (2 oz)

  White rum for a lighter taste; dark rum for richer flavor
• Fresh lime juice
  15 ml (0.5 oz)

  Use freshly squeezed for best results
• Simple syrup
  15 ml (0.5 oz)

  Adjust for sweetness preference
• Ginger beer
  120 ml (4 oz)

  Choose a spicy, robust ginger beer
• Ice
  1 cup

  Crushed or cubed

• Copper mug or highball glass
• Jigger
• Bar spoon
• Citrus juicer (optional)
• Ice scoop

1. 1

   Fill a copper mug or highball glass with ice.

2. 2

   Pour the rum, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup over the ice.

3. 3

   Stir gently with a bar spoon to combine and chill.

4. 4

   Top with ginger beer. Give it one more gentle stir.

5. 5

   Garnish and serve immediately.

• Bright, zesty flavors with a tropical twist
• Super easy to make—no complex techniques required
• Impresses guests with its classic copper mug presentation
• Perfectly refreshing for warm weather or lively gatherings
• Adaptable—works well with different types of rum

The Rum Mule is a modern riff on the iconic Moscow Mule, which originated in the 1940s in Los Angeles. While the original Mule was born from a serendipitous collaboration between a vodka distributor and a ginger beer producer, the Rum Mule likely emerged as bartenders and home mixologists experimented with new spirits. Swapping vodka for rum adds depth and tropical flair, making this drink especially popular in tiki bars and summer parties. The Mule’s signature copper mug and spicy ginger kick remain, but the rum makes it uniquely festive.