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Mezcal Mule

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 to 2 ounces mezcal see Kitchen Notes
  • 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
  • ginger beer see Kitchen Notes
  • equal parts chile powder and cayenne pepper mixed (optional)
  • lime wedges or wheels for garnish

Instructions

  • Fill a highball or rocks glass (or copper mug) with ice. Add mezcal and lime juice, then pour in ginger beer to fill. Sprinkle with chile powder/cayenne pepper mix and add lime garnish. Serve.

Kitchen Notes

How much mezcal? Two ounces delivers a true cocktail strength without being martini-lethal. Using the smaller amount gives you a nice low-octane cocktail if you're day drinking or making an evening of it.
Ginger beer—is it beer? No, it's non-alcoholic. Think root beer. It adds a fresh, sparkly, slightly spicy finish to the drink. There are premium brands galore, but Trader Joe's makes a delicious ginger beer that retails at four bucks for a four-pack.