This easy white Rum Moscow Mule only requires 3 ingredients! It is refreshing, light, and perfect for those who do not like vodka. You can use a spiced rum, dark rum, or swap it for club soda for a virgin mule.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- This white rum moscow mule recipe only requires 3 ingredients.
- This moscow mule with rum is lightly sweetened with ginger beer which is balanced by a slight tanginess from the fresh lime juice.
- This summer cocktail is very refreshing and perfect for sipping poolside or on the beach.
- You can turn this mule into a dark rum mule (or a dark ‘n stormy) or a spiced rum mule, by using different types of rum.
- This moscow mule with rum recipe can be scaled up to make a while pitcher for a crowd.
- Learn how to make a mule with different types of rum.
Best Rum for Moscow Mule
The best rum for a moscow mule cocktail is whatever one you have on hand! Here is a list of a few of the best rated rums.
- Flor de Caña Extra Dry 4 Year
- Bacardi Superior
- Plantation 3 Stars Artisanal
- Flor De Cana 18 Year
- Captain Morgan Spiced
Ingredient Notes & Substitutions
- Ginger Beer: I typically use Fever Tree Ginger Beer, but you can use any brand that you prefer. You can also use ginger ale, but it will be a little sweeter and have a slightly different flavor.
- Rum: See the list of rums recommended above.
Complete list of ingredients and amounts is located on the recipe card below.
How to Make a Rum Mule
Quick Overview
- Combine the ginger beer, rum, and lime juice.
- Top with ice and enjoy!
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1: In a copper mug or highball glass, stir together the ginger beer, rum, and lime juice.
Step 2: Top with ice, lime wedges, and mint leaves, if desired.
Garnish with mint leaves.
Expert Tips & Variations
- Use fresh lime juice. Fresh lime juice has a much better flavor than bottled lime juice.
- Use good quality rum. I listed a few popular and highly rated options above. My favorite is Flor de Cana.
- Add crushed ice right before serving. This prevents the mule from getting watered down.
- Make for a group. If you are preparing this drink for a group ahead of time, the limes can be juiced one day in advance. Do not mix the drink until right before serving. Instead of combining the ginger beer, rum, and lime juice in an individual cup, combine them in a pitcher. You can also pour it into a drink dispenser. Do not add ice to the pitcher/dispenser because it will water down the rum mules. Add ice to individual cups and pour the mule over ice right before serving.
- Make a virgin mule. Swap the 2 ounces of white rum for club soda.
- Add some spice. Swap the white for a spiced rum or add some spiced simple syrup.
- Make a dark rum mule (dark ‘n stormy). Swap the white for a dark rum.
FAQs
Yes! You can substitute vodka with light, dark, or spiced rum. Light or silver rum will taste the most similar to vodka. You can even use tequila.
Jamaican mules are sweeter. They typically have other fruit juices in them.
Traditionally a moscow mule is made with vodka, but it can be made with rum.
Typically ginger beer does not have much alcohol (about the same amount as kombucha). The amount is so little, it is considered non alcoholic. Always check the label to be sure.
No. A traditional moscow mule is made with vodka. A dark ‘n stormy is made with dark rum instead of vodka.
More Drink & Cocktail Recipes
3 Ingredient Rum Mule
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 ounces (1/2 cup) ginger beer*
- 2 ounces (1/4 cup) white rum*
- 1/2 lime juiced
Optional Garnish
- mint leaves
- lime slices
Instructions
- In a copper mug or highball glass, stir together the ginger beer, rum, and lime juice.
- Top with ice, lime wedges, and mint leaves, if desired.
Notes
- Ginger Beer: I typically use Fever Tree Ginger Beer, but you can use any brand that you prefer. You can also use ginger ale, but it will be a little sweeter and have a slightly different flavor.
- Rum: See the list of rums recommended above.
- Use fresh lime juice. Fresh lime juice has a much better flavor than bottled lime juice.
- Use good quality rum. I listed a few popular and highly rated options above. My favorite is Flor de Cana.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
We loved this moscow mule version with rum! So fun for entertaining.
We are teetotalers in my house, but we loved these with your virgin Moscow Mule tip. I love anything in my copper cups with crushed ice. Yum! Thanks!
I thought the rum made this extra refreshing. Who knew such a good drink was so easy to make!
This was the perfect delicious and refreshing drink, and I just love that it used rum as it is my favourite. Thanks also for providing the virgin option too, which was ideal for my friend who doesn’t drink alcohol 🙂
Can’t wait to try this!!
I love a good Moscow mule! I love adding fresh ginger to really give it that zing! This refreshing is perfect for Spring! Look so refreshing.
I have never made a moscow mule before. This sounds like a fun recipe to make, and it is nice to know how to make a fresh drink like this.
I always make Moscow mules with vodka, but now I want to give it a try with rum. Thanks for the inspiration!
I love rum and love Moscow mules so I can’t wait to give this one a try. I haven’t tried Flor de Cana rum yet, so I’ll definitely be on the lookout for that one.
I love a good Moscow mule! This three ingredient rum version sounds perfect for a Summer party! Thanks!