French Mule

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Discerning Drinkers (99)
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 2⁄3 fl oz Cognac (brandy)
5⁄6 fl oz Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
5⁄12 fl oz Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water) 65.0°Brix
2 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters
2 1⁄2 fl oz Thomas Henry Ginger Beer

Garnish: Lime wedge or mint sprig bouquet

How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Collins glass

Method:

SHAKE first 4 ingredients with ice and strain into ice-filled mug or glass whilst also pouring ginger beer.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of French Mule contains 200 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.1 standard drinks
  • 9.14% alc./vol. (18.28° proof)
  • 16 grams of pure alcohol

History

A variation on the Moscow Mule.

Review

This French answer to the vodka-based Moscow Mule uses cognac to make a more robustly flavoured, long, refreshing drink.

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Comments & Discussion

Chris Brislawn
This calls for a cognac with a spicy-woody profile; I used Braastad XO. Following J. Guerrero I used 1/4 oz ginger syrup instead of plain sugar syrup. Experimented with Bittermens Elemakule Tiki Bitters instead of Angostura and garnished with lime zest and slice of pickled ginger. Agree this is more interesting and flavorful than the Moscow Mule.
score: 1
Asher Günther
Surely it should be a Paris Mule, non?
score: 5
Kasperi Ekqvist
A more flavorful Moscow Mule. What a simple, great, refreshing drink. Will definitely go on my go-to list of drinks to make at home.
score: 1
Jonathan Cope
Better than a Moscow Mule, the Cognac works with the ginger. I usually add less sugar syrup for cocktails, but this amount worked well, but that depends on how sweet you ginger beer is.
score: 2
Jorge Guerrero
21:50 pm still a great drink. Salud?
score: 2
Jorge Guerrero
Ginger sugar syrup(made my own) was deleted from the recipe? I dont remember the original recipe. I'll try the ajustment after work. Salud?
score: 0
Jorge Guerrero
15ml---- 1/2oz ----of lime
No sugar syrup...
Ginger delight
score: 3
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
Thanks for heads up. I've adjusted quantities of all ingredients to improve balance.
score: 1

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