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Shaken · 1 serving

Dead Man's Mule

A forceful absinthe Mule with cinnamon liqueur, almond orgeat, lime, and ginger beer.

Short answer

Dead Man's Mule is a shaken cocktail made with absinthe, cinnamon liqueur, orgeat, lime juice, and ginger beer. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCollins
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialAdded to catalog Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Dead Man's Mule ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Dead Man's Mule ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
AbsintheSource suggests this bottle (not required): La Fée Parisienne Absinthe22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1.5 parts
Cinnamon liqueurSource suggests this bottle (not required): Original Danziger Goldwasser22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1.5 parts
Orgeat22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1.5 parts
Lime Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Ginger BeerSource suggests this bottle (not required): Thomas Henry Ginger Beer75 ml7.5 cl2.5 oz5 parts

Garnish: Exactly one thin lime wheel

Method

How to make Dead Man's Mule

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one Collins glass and cut exactly one thin lime wheel.

  2. 02

    Measure absinthe, cinnamon liqueur, orgeat, and fresh lime juice into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill with hard ice and shake firmly until cold.

  4. 04

    Fill the chilled Collins glass with fresh clear cubed ice and strain in the shaken base.

  5. 05

    Slowly top with cold ginger beer; never shake the carbonated mixer.

  6. 06

    Add the single lime wheel and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Dead Man's Mule taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (4/5) and strength (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness4 / 5
Sourness3 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Dead Man's Mule questions

What is in a Dead Man's Mule?

Kokto’s build uses absinthe, cinnamon liqueur, orgeat, lime juice, and ginger beer.

How long does a Dead Man's Mule take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Dead Man's Mule prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a collins. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Dead Man's Mule alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B227https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/621/dead-mans-mule · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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