Spicy Jalapeno Basil Moscow Mule
A refreshing and spicy twist on a Moscow Mule that includes jalapenos and basil. A wonderful vodka cocktail that is an easy recipe and a crowd-pleaser.
Equipment
- Moscow mule mugs
Ingredients
- 4 oz Absolut Peppar Vodka
- 4 oz lime juice
- 1 Bundaberg ginger beer regular or diet for keto/lowcarb cocktail
- 4 large basil leaves
- 1 jalapeno thinly sliced
- ice
Instructions
- Place 2 slices of jalapeno, 2 basil leaves, and 2 oz of lime juice into each copper mug or tall glass.
- Muddle (crush)using a muddler or the end of a wooden spoon handle. Muddle until the jalapeno and basil are broken into small pieces and the lime juice has taken on the flavors from the ingredients.
- Fill each glass ¾ high with ice.
- Pour in 2 oz of Absolut Peppar vodka and ½ a ginger beer in each mug or glass. Stir with a long stir stick or spoon.
- Garnish with slices of jalapeno and a basil leaf.
Notes
Nutrition info is for when made with regular ginger beer
FOR A KETO/LOW CARB version with DIET ginger beer & less than 5 net carb
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings: 2 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 240 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 23mg | 1% |
| Total Carbohydrate 25.5g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.5g | 2% |
| Total Sugars 21.4g | |
| Protein 0.4g | |
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium 10mg | 1% |
| Iron 0mg | 1% |
| Potassium 85mg | 2% |
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings: 2 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 148 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 5g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.4g | 1% |
| Total Sugars 1g | |
| Protein 0.4g | |
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium 17mg | 1% |
| Iron 0mg | 1% |
| Potassium 85mg | 2% |
Nutrition
Calories: 232kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 0.3gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 84mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 104IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 0.1mg
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