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.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AbsintheSource suggests this bottle (not required): La Fée Parisienne Absinthe | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1.5 parts |
Cinnamon liqueurSource suggests this bottle (not required): Original Danziger Goldwasser | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1.5 parts |
Orgeat | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1.5 parts |
Lime Juice | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
Ginger BeerSource suggests this bottle (not required): Thomas Henry Ginger Beer | 75 ml | 7.5 cl | 2.5 oz | 5 parts |
Garnish: Exactly one thin lime wheel
Method
How to make Dead Man's Mule
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill one Collins glass and cut exactly one thin lime wheel.
- 02
Measure absinthe, cinnamon liqueur, orgeat, and fresh lime juice into a shaker.
- 03
Fill with hard ice and shake firmly until cold.
- 04
Fill the chilled Collins glass with fresh clear cubed ice and strain in the shaken base.
- 05
Slowly top with cold ginger beer; never shake the carbonated mixer.
- 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.
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





