Little Juniper Lil Mule

Lil Mule - Moscow Mule  Cocktail Recipe

Featuring Little Juniper Eileen's Christmas Pud Gin or Little Juniper Signature Gin

Want to try something deliciously different? Our Lil Mule, a riff on the Moscow Mule will have your mouth watering.

Ingredients

• 60ml Little Juniper Signature Gin or Eileen's Christmas Pud Gin
• 30ml fresh squeezed lime juice
• 30ml sugar syrup (1 part hot water to 1 part sugar, mixed until sugar dissolves)
• 120ml of your favourite Ginger Beer, not ginger ale
• Lime wedge
• Mint leaves.

Instructions

1. Bring the Chill: Add ice to a large glass or copper mug.
2. Build the Base: Add Little Juniper Signature Gin or Eileen's Christmas Pud Gin, lime juice and sugar syrup.
3. Add Bubbles: Top up with Ginger Beer
4. Garnish: Garnish with a lime wedge and mint leaves.

The above can be adjusted with lime and sugar ratios depending on the desired sweetness.

History of the Moscow Mule Cocktail

The Moscow Mule was created in Los Angeles in the 1940s as part of a marketing campaign for a struggling vodka brand. This simple yet refreshing cocktail—made with vodka, lime juice, and ginger beer, traditionally served in a copper mug—quickly gained popularity and has since become a classic. While some bartenders stick to the original recipe, others experiment with variations, such as swapping vodka for mezcal or infusing flavours like apple and dill. Defined by its spicy ginger kick and icy chill, the Moscow Mule thrives as a timeless favourite.