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Mezcal mule in a copper mug with nugget ice and grilled pineapple garnish next to shaker and ginger beer.

Grilled Pineapple Mezcal Mule

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A sweet, smoky, and refreshing twist on the classic mule—featuring grilled pineapple and limes, mezcal, cinnamon bitters, and nugget ice.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American, drinks, fusion
Servings 2

Equipment

  • Grill or grill pan
  • Cocktail shaker
  • Copper mule cups
  • Muddler
  • Gevi Nugget Ice Maker

Ingredients
  

  • 1 fresh pineapple cut into rings and spears
  • 3 limes halved
  • 1.5 to 2 oz mezcal per drink
  • 3 to 4 dashes cinnamon bitters
  • Ginger beer
  • Pellet ice

Instructions
 

  • Grill pineapple and limes until charred.
  • Muddle fruit and bitters in a cocktail shaker.
  • Add mezcal, shake with ice.
  • Strain into a cup filled with pellet ice.
  • Top with ginger beer, garnish, and serve.

Video

Notes

Use a grill pan indoors if weather doesn’t cooperate.
Try flavored bitters for a different twist.
Always shake before pouring over ice to combine ingredients fully.
Keyword grilled pineapple, mezcal grilled drink, mezcal mule, mule cocktail, pineapple cocktail, pineapple mule