Peach Cucumber Mule Recipe

Prepare fruit and cucumber

Thinly slice 3 cucumber slices and 3 fresh peach slices. Reserve one peach wedge and one cucumber ribbon or wheel for garnish. Cut and juice a lime to yield 0.5 oz (about half a lime).

Make simple syrup (if needed)

If you don't have simple syrup, combine equal parts sugar and water (e.g., 1/4 cup each) in a small saucepan, heat until sugar dissolves, cool before using. Measure 0.5 oz for the cocktail.

Muddle

In a cocktail shaker or mixing glass, add the 3 cucumber slices and 3 peach slices with 0.5 oz simple syrup. Gently muddle 6–8 times until the fruit and cucumber release juices and aroma but do not pulverize into a paste.

Add spirits and citrus

Add 2 oz vodka, 0.5 oz peach liqueur, and 0.5 oz fresh lime juice to the shaker. Fill the shaker with ice (about 1 cup) and shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds to chill and slightly dilute.

Strain and top

Double-strain the mixture (using a fine mesh strainer if available) into a copper mug or highball glass filled with fresh ice. Top with approximately 4 oz chilled ginger beer and gently stir once or twice to combine.

Slide the reserved peach wedge and cucumber ribbon onto the rim or place inside the drink. Add the lime wheel and a sprig of fresh mint. Optionally clap the mint between your palms to release aroma before adding. Serve immediately with a straw.