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Orange Moscow Mules are a sweet and refreshing cocktail, combining vodka, orange juice, ginger beer, and a hint of lime. A classic cocktail… with a twist!

Orange Moscow Mules are a sweet and refreshing cocktail, combining orange juice, ginger, and a hint of lime. Make just one or, better yet, make a whole batch - these mules are ALWAYS a hit!

So. I’ve been really into making cocktails at home. And one of my FAVORITES is Moscow Mules! I love experimenting with different flavors, like Pineapple Mules, Apple Mules, and even Pomegranate Mules. And I have to say… these orange ones are right up there in terms of deliciousness.

If you’ve never had a Moscow Mule cocktail, it’s a deliciously simple combination of ginger beer, vodka, and fresh lime juice. And this orange version has all the ingredients of the classic Moscow Mule recipe… with the addition of orange juice!

It’s sweet but not too sweet, with a splash of lime juice and the unmistakable zip of ginger that makes mules so amazing. Perfectly refreshing on hot summer days… and SO incredibly easy to make!

what you’ll need for this recipe

Vodka – I used 2 ounces vodka as the base of this drink. I used Tito’s, but you can use any brand vodka you like.

Orange juice – I added 2 ounces orange juice to give it a delicious orange flavor. Substitute orange liqueur if you prefer!

Ginger beer – I used 4 ounces ginger beer. Be sure to use non-alcoholic ginger beer in this mule.

Fresh lime juice – I used the juice of 1/2 lime, which equates to about 1 Tablespoon. Add more to taste!

Orange slices & basil – I garnished the drink with a fresh orange slice and fresh basil.

best ginger beer?

There’s much debate over the best brand of ginger beer to use for Moscow Mules. A few of my favorites:

Fever Tree Ginger Beer
Cock ‘n Bull Ginger Beer
Barritt’s Ginger Beer
Gosling’s Ginger Beer

how to make orange moscow mules

Prep the mug. Fill a moscow mule mug with ice. *For a traditional feel, use crushed ice.

Add the ingredients. Pour the vodka, orange juice, ginger beer, and lime juice over the ice. Stir.

Garnish. Garnish with an orange slice and fresh basil as desired.

Recipe Variations

Substitute ginger ale for ginger beer (ginger ale has a less potent ginger flavor)
Garnish with a lime wedge
Substitute orange liqueur for the orange juice
Use a pineapple/orange juice blend
Substitute soda water for part of the ginger beer to make it less sweet
Make it a Kentucky Mule by substituting bourbon for vodka, omitting the orange juice, and garnishing with a fresh mint sprig
Make it a Mexican Mule by substituting tequila for vodka, omitting the orange juice, and garnishing with a lime wheel
Make it a Dark & Stormy by substituting rum for the vodka
Make it an Irish Mule with Jameson Irish Whiskey

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