Bundaberg Mexican Mule

Happy Cinco de Mayo, my friends! We’re eating our share of Mexican food here at the headquarters and (literally) shaking up some untraditional holiday drinks. With the help of Bundaberg Ginger Beer, we’re celebrating the festive day, not with margaritas, but with Mexican Mules! I know, it’s right about now you’re probably a bit confused… a Mexican take on a traditionally Russian cocktail, made primarily with an Australian ginger beer?! Well, this is the part where you take a leap of faith and we fulfill our oath to add a bit of whimsy and fun to your foodie adventures. So check follow along as we mix up a batch of the Bundaberg Mexican Mules and check out a few other cocktail recipes that the delicious brand has supplied us with.

Oh and before you get your drink on, don’t forget to enter at the end of the post for your chance to win one of these amazing Cinco de Mayo Kits. Complete with Bundaberg Ginger Beer, copper mugs, limes, and a recipe card, it’s sure to inspire a festive night of celebration and delectable drinks.

Mexican Mule

INGREDIENTS

1.7 fl.oz Tequila

Bundaberg Ginger Beer

0.8 fl.oz Lime juice

0.33 fl.oz sugar syrup

2 x small pieces of ginger

1 x lime wedge to garnish

DIRECTIONS

1. Muddle ginger and combine remaining ingredients into a shaker
2. Shake, then strain into a copper mug and top with Bundaberg Ginger Beer
3. Add crushed ice and a lime wedge to garnish. ¡Salud!

Mexican Heat

INGREDIENTS

1.7 fl. Oz Tequila

Bundaberg Blood Orange

0.8 fl. Oz Lemon

½ small chili pepper

A pinch of cilantro to garnish 

DIRECTIONS

1. Combine the ingredients into a shaker
2. Shake, then strain into a glass and top with Bundaberg Blood Orange
3. Add ice and garnish with the chili pepper and a pinch of cilantro ¡Salud!

Ignite

INGREDIENTS

1.7 fl. oz Blanco Tequila

Bundaberg Ginger Beer

0.7 fl. oz Lime juice

1 hot pepper

Pinch cilantro

1/2 hot pepper to garnish

DIRECTIONS

1. Combine the ingredients into a shaker
2. Shake, then strain into a glass and top with Bundaberg Ginger Beer
3. Add ice and ½ pepper to garnish ¡Salud!

Alright, now for the extra special treat… your chance to win one of these amazing Cinco de Mayo drink kits! 
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Special thanks to Bundaberg for sharing these amazing drink recipes with us. Make sure to have a safe and responsible Cinco de Mayo, friends!