Bring on those summer vibes with this light, tropical and delicious Pineapple Moscow Mule. It's got the most refreshing kick from some muddled jalapeños!
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About this Cocktail
Did someone say paradise in a cocktail glass? Yes please! This Pineapple Moscow Mule is so delicious and refreshing. Drinking it makes me feel like I'm lounging by the resort pool under an umbrella. I love that for us!
Each sip is full of fresh and light flavor thanks to some pineapple juice. There's also a little kick thanks to some muddled jalapeno. And the ginger beer on top adds the perfect bitterness and fizz!
This drink is perfect for happy hour outside with friends or to enjoy by the pool. My mouth is watering just thinking about the fresh fruit and citrusy taste!
And if you love a drink with some kick, also try this Skinny Spicy Margarita or this Orange and Jalapeño Margarita that I'm sure you'll enjoy, too! Or if you want to try another mule recipe, check out this Blood Orange Moscow Mule for a sweeter vibe.
Recipe Ingredients
- Jalapeño: I love me a spicy cocktail. Jalapeños are perfect to get the job done! We muddle this with the vodka for an infused flavor.
- Vodka: Use what you like here. I used Tito's.
- Ginger Beer: Adds a nice fizz and that traditional Moscow Mule flavor. I used diet ginger beer for less sugar and less hangover. Regular is also fine.
- Lime Juice: A little bit of this tart citrus brings everything together.
- Pineapple Juice: Tastes so fresh and tropical!
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
How to Make This Recipe
1. Wash and dry your jalapeno. Then, slice and deseed. Place 2-3 slices in a cocktail glass.
2. Add vodka to glass. Then, muddle the jalapeño with the vodka.
3. Add ice, top with ginger beer & lime juice. Stir.
4. Juice 3-4 slices of pineapple with a handheld juicer. Pour juice into cocktail glass. Garnish your drink with slices of pineapple and jalapeno and fresh rosemary or mint.
Recipe FAQs
Because ginger beer is carbonated, I don’t recommend making these well in advance. However, you could combine all of the other ingredients, and then add the ginger beer prior to serving.
The addition of pineapple and jalapeno. A traditional Moscow Mule uses just lime.
Yes! Just leave out the vodka and using ginger ale instead of ginger beer!
Nope. That's just what a traditional mule is made with. However, you could turn this into a Kentucky Mule with bourbon or a Mexican Mule with tequila.
An ounce is 2 tablespoons. If you don’t have a shot glass labeled by the ounce, reach for your measuring spoons.
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Recipe
Pineapple Moscow Mule
Equipment
- copper mug
- Handheld juicer
- jigger (used to measure ounces of alcohol)
- Cocktail stirrer
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Muddler
Ingredients
- ½ jalapeno
- Ice cubes
- 2 oz Vodka of Choice, can be flavored or unflavored
- 6 oz Diet Ginger Beer
- ½ oz Lime Juice
- 2 oz pineapple juice
For garnish (all optional)
- pineapple
- jalapeno
- fresh rosemary
- fresh mint
Instructions
- Wash and dry your jalapeno. Then, slice. Place 2-3 slices in a cocktail glass.
- Next, muddle your jalapenos in the glass. Then, fill with ice.
- Add vodka to the glass.
- Top with ginger beer & lime juice. Stir.
- Juice 3-4 slices of pineapple with a handheld juicer. Pour juice into cocktail glass.
- Garnish your drink with slices of pineapple and jalapeno and fresh rosemary or mint.
Nutrition
Notes
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If you're using MyFitnessPal, search 'A Paige Of Positivity' and find Pineapple Jalapeño Moscow Mule calories and nutrition facts. Disclaimer: for most accurate macronutrients and caloric breakdown, it is recommended that you input each ingredient into your MyFitnessPal food diary.
NOTE: this is counting vodka as strictly carbs - remember, if you are counting your macros & alcohol, this is a good reference: Macrostax | How To Calculate Alcohol for Macro Counting
TO COUNT YOUR ALCOHOL AS A CARBOHYDRATE: Use the total number of calories in a drink divided by 4 (Example: 5 ounces of Red Zinfandel = 132 calories 132 calories/4 = 33g Carbs. TO COUNT YOUR ALCOHOL AS A FAT: Use the total number of calories in a drink divided by 9 (Example: 5 ounces of Red Zinfandel = 132 calories 132 calories/9 = 15g Fat) TO COUNT YOUR ALCOHOL AS BOTH A CARBOHYDRATE AND A FAT: Use the a portion of the total number of calories in a drink divided by 4 Use the remainder of the total number of calories in a drink divided by 9. Example: 5 ounces of Red Zinfandel = 132 calories 66 calories/4 = 16.5g Carbs 66 calories/9 = 7g Fat
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Courtney Paige says
errrr myyyy gawwwh! The combo of pineapple and jalapeno is *chef's kiss* magnificent!
Sydney Van Acker says
a little sweet, a little spicy, this is GOOD and such a refreshing summer drink