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    Home » Recipes » Drinks and Cocktails

    Italian Mule Cocktail with Amaretto  

    Published: Jan 26, 2023 by Melissa · This post contains links that pay me a small commission at no extra cost to you.

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    This Italian Mule Cocktail with amaretto liqueur has the flavors of cherry, almond, lime, and spicy ginger beer, that you’ll love if you’re a traditional Moscow Mule fan. 

    Italian mule in a copper mug with ice spilling out onto a wood board and marble counter.

    For another Italian variation of the classic Moscow Mule, make sure to also check out my Aperol Mule – it’s like an Aperol Spritz with a spicy kick of ginger! Speaking of spritzes, you’ll probably also enjoy my Amaretto Spritz.

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    • Why This Recipe Works
    • Ingredient Notes
    • Step-by-Step Instructions
    • FAQ
    • Related Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Reviews

    Why This Recipe Works

    • Amaretto is an Italian liqueur that has a sweet cherry and almond flavor, which pairs perfectly with spicy ginger and sour lime juice to make this delicious twist on the classic mule cocktail.
    • It’s super simple and only requires 3 ingredients. 
    • It’s a lower ABV cocktail, so you can enjoy without worry of becoming too tipsy.

    Ingredient Notes

    Ingredients for an Italian Mule cocktail spread out on a wood cutting board on a white marble counter.
    • Amaretto liqueur – This liqueur has flavor notes of cherries and almonds and can easily be found in any liquor store. I used Disaronno, which is probably one the most well known brands of amaretto. You should also check out my Amaretto Fizz or Cherry Whiskey Sour with Amaretto.
    • Lime juice – Fresh lime juice will always taste best in cocktails, but if you do want to go the bottled route, I recommend avoiding lime juices from concentrate. The 100% lime juice, not from concentrate, will taste so much better. 
    • Ginger beer – I’m not talking about ginger ale that you can get everywhere. You’ll want the spicy ginger beer (ginger beer is generally non-alcoholic) that you’ll find in the cocktail section of the grocery store. 
    • Garnishes – I recommend fresh or dried lime slices and maraschino cocktail cherries for garnishes. I don’t recommend your bright red maraschino cherries, but a high quality brand of cocktail cherries such as Luxardo. They’re pricey but definitely worth the splurge in my opinion. 

    Step-by-Step Instructions

    Steps 1 and 2 showing adding the amaretto and lime juice to a copper mug.

    Step 1: Add the amaretto to a cocktail glass filled with ice. 

    Step 2: Add the lime juice. 

    Steps 3 and 4 showing adding the ginger beer and stirring the cocktail.

    Step 3: Top with ginger beer.  

    Step 4: Stir gently to disturbed the flavors evenly. 

    Step 5 showing adding the garnishes to the cocktail.

    Step 5: Garnish with a lime wheel and/or maraschino cherries (optional). 

    FAQ

    What is the flavor of amaretto?

    Amaretto is a sweet liqueur that has notes of almond, cherry, and apricot. 

    What kind of cocktail glass should I use for an Italian mule?

    Moscow Mules are often served in copper mugs or tumblers. There are stories that copper mugs can enhance the flavor of the cocktail, but there are other stories that say that Moscow Mules are served in copper mugs because a copper-making company need to unload copper mugs from their inventory. 

    If you don’t have or want to use a copper cup, a double old fashioned glass (lowball glass) would work perfectly. 

    What brands of ginger beer is best for a mule cocktail?

    Q Mixers and Fever Tree ginger beer are my favorites and are widely stocked at many stores and online. 

    Can you make a batch for a crowd?

    Yes, you can definitely make Italian Mules for a crowd. This cocktail is perfect for so many occasions – everything from a holiday party to a bridal shower to an every day happy hour and everything in between.

    To serve 8, you’ll need a pitcher that can hold at least 64 ounces. Add your amaretto and lime juice. 

    Chill if you are making it ahead of time (can be made up to 24 hours in advance). Top with ginger beer just prior to serving so that it doesn’t go flat before you serve it. 

    See the recipe notes below for measurements for serving a crowd. 

    Cocktail copper mug on a wood cutting board on a white marble counter.

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    Italian mule in a copper mug with ice spilling out onto a wood board and marble counter.

    Italian Mule with Amaretto Recipe

    Melissa
    This Italian Mule Cocktail with amaretto liqueur has flavors of cherry, almond, lime, and spicy ginger beer, that you’ll love if you’re a traditional Moscow Mule fan. 
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Drinks and Cocktails
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 1 cocktail

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 ounces amaretto liqueur
    • ½ ounce lime juice
    • 4-5 ounces ginger beer
    • Lime slice and/or cocktail cherries for garnish (optional)

    Instructions
     

    • Add ice to a cocktail glass or copper mug and add the amaretto and lime juice.
    • Top with ginger beer and gently stir. 
    • Garnish with lime and/or cocktail cherries, if using. 

    Notes

    Measurements to make 8 Italian Mule cocktails:
    • 2 cups amaretto liqueur
    • ½ cup lime juice
    • 4-5 cups ginger beer
    • Lime wheels and/or cocktail cherries for garnish, optional
    This recipe can be prepped up to 24 hours in advance, but make sure to add the ginger beer just before serving to prevent the bubbles from going flat. 
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 217kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 13mgPotassium: 35mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 7IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.2mg
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