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Vegan Guava Mezcal Mule cocktail drink

Vegan Guava Mezcal Mule (Vegan) — Cocktail Recipe

Smoky mezcal, tropical guava, and fizzy ginger beer walk into a glass — and suddenly happy hour looks very stylish. Meet the Vegan Guava Mezcal Mule, a 100% vegan, slightly smoky, refreshingly tangy cocktail you can make in 5 minutes. Yes, really.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: cocktails, Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ice cubes for crushed ice
  • 1 1/2 ounces mezcal joven check label if you want a specific region/brand
  • 1 1/2 ounces guava juice prefer 100% guava juice, no sugar if possible
  • 1 ounce chilled ginger beer use your favorite vegan brand
  • Thinly sliced lime for garnish and a squeeze
  • Bold note: This recipe stays 100% vegan as long as you confirm your ginger beer and mezcal contain no animal-derived filters or additives FYI, most do not.

Equipment

  • Cocktail Ice Bag (or a clean towel + rolling pin)
  • Riedel Rocks Glass or any rocks cocktail glass / Moscow mule mug
  • Large bar spoon for gentle mixing
  • Muddler or rolling pin to crush the ice
  • Optional: jigger for precise pours
  • You don’t need an arsenal of bar tools. A towel and rolling pin handle the crushed ice like a champ.

Method
 

  1. Crush the ice. Wrap several ice cubes in a clean towel and tap with a rolling pin or muddler until the ice breaks into crushed pieces. Fill your glass or mule mug with crushed ice.
  2. Add the mezcal and guava juice. Pour 1 1/2 oz mezcal joven and 1 1/2 oz guava juice over the ice.
  3. Top with ginger beer. Add 1 oz chilled ginger beer; give the cocktail a gentle stir with a bar spoon to combine flavors.
  4. Finish with lime. Squeeze a thin lime slice over the drink, drop the slice in, and serve immediately.
  5. Pro tip: Use crushed ice for the best mouthfeel and slower dilution. Want it stronger? Keep the ginger beer as a topper only.

Notes

Flavor profile & why it works

The smoky mezcal plays off the sweetness of guava while the ginger beer provides a spicy fizz that keeps the drink lively. The lime brightens the whole thing. The balance hits smoky → sweet → spicy → bright in every sip. That contrast makes this cocktail interesting and very sip-able.
Ever wondered why mezcal pairs well with tropical juices? The smoke cuts the sweetness and adds complexity, preventing the drink from tasting cloying. IMO, it feels like a grown-up twist on fruity cocktails.

Personal note (because I always add one)

I discovered this combo at a tiny pop-up that served mezcal-based drinks next to tacos. They poured a little guava in, and I thought, “Who knew summer and smoke could get along so well?” I replicated it at home, cut back on the sugar, and now this Vegan Guava Mezcal Mule shows up on weekend patios and awkward Zoom hangouts alike.