Ah, the Watermelon Mule, a refreshing twist on the classic Moscow Mule, with rum standing in for vodka and a juicy burst of watermelon to keep things tropical. It’s the kind of drink you can imagine sipping on a lazy afternoon, poolside, with the sun warming your face and nothing but time to kill. You’ve got the essentials: rum, a bit of watermelon juice for that fruity punch, club soda to lighten things up, and the mint and lime to give it that fresh, zesty kick.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz vodka 
  • 2 oz ginger beer 
  • 3 oz Minute Maid Watermelon juice 
  • 0.5 oz lime juice
  • Lime slice (for garnish) - optional
  • Mint leaves (for garnish) - optional 

Instructions:

Prepare the Glass:

  • Take a copper mug (traditional for mules) or a highball glass.
  • Add a handful of ice into the glass to chill it.

Add Vodka:

  • Pour 2 oz of vodka over the ice.

Add Ginger Beer:

  • Pour 2 oz of ginger beer into the glass.

Add Watermelon Juice:

Add Lime Juice:

  • Squeeze or measure out 0.5 oz of fresh lime juice and add it to the glass.

Stir:

  • Gently stir the mixture with a cocktail spoon to combine all the ingredients.

Garnish (Optional):

  • Garnish with a slice of lime and a sprig of mint if desired.

Serve:

  • Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Watermelon Mule!