mule

Five Modern Takes on the Mule

An especially versatile category of drink, the ginger-flavored buck—more commonly known as the mule—has inspired a number of modern interpretations.

• story: Chloe Frechette
• photos: Lizzie Munro

Tequila Grapefruit Mule

Aaron Polsky's fresh take on the mule utilizes tequila, Aperol and grapefruit bitters to give the drink an extra citrusy bite.

Pink Camo Mule

Dan Sabo's twist on the Moscow Mule is brightened with Aperol and a pink peppercorn-chamomile syrup.

Lavender Mule

Kathleen Hawkins adds lavender syrup to the classic Moscow Mule formula.

Gin-Gin Mule

This is essentially a Mojito (a rum drink) crossed with a Moscow Mule (a vodka drink), but made with gin.

Dark ‘n’ Stormy & Friends: Five Spring Buck Drinks

From the Dark 'n' Stormy to a spicy riff on the Whiskey Smash, these five gingery cocktails are the stuff balmy evenings are made of.

• story: Punch Staff
• photos: Daniel Krieger

Glasgow Mule

Damon Boelte of Brooklyn's Prime Meats built the basic mule structure to create this Scotch and elderflower-infused riff on the original.

Buck (Mule)

(n.) Falling under the umbrella of Coolers, this family of drinks distinguishes itself by the addition of ginger ale as the fizzy component to a base of spirit and citrus…

Moscow Mule

Born from a long lineage of ginger beer-based buck cocktails, this mixed drink featuring vodka, ginger beer and lime juice was created in the early 1940s. Most accounts credit the…