Refreshing Cucumber Basil Mule
Enjoy this refreshing cucumber basil mule, a vibrant blend of fresh lime, ginger beer, and vodka.
Ingredients
- 12 cucumber slices
- 8 large basil leaves, plus more for garnish
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 16 ounces ginger beer
- 4 ounces vodka
- 12 ounces sparkling water
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Place 2 cucumber slices and 2 basil leaves in the bottom of each of four copper mugs or other short glasses.
- Gently muddle the ingredients together using a cocktail muddler or the handle of a wooden spoon to bruise them slightly.
- Fill each mug halfway with ice. Add 1 tablespoon lime juice and 1 ounce vodka to each mug.
- Add 4 ounces ginger beer to each mug, then top each one with sparkling water. Stir gently to combine.
- Garnish each mug with a fresh cucumber slice and a few basil leaves.
Notes
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.