Mexican Mule
JalapeƱos are the most popular chile peppers in the US. This is probably due to the availability and versatility of the chile. JalapeƱos have a balanced combination of flavor and heat. The demand for these have caused breeders to develop a broad range of varieties.
Ingredients (1 cocktail)
1 jalapeno pepper
3/4 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice (about 1/2 of a lime)
1.5 ounces tequila blanco
4-6 ounces of ginger beer
ice
optional garnishes: lime, jalapeno, crystalized ginger
Instructions
Place 1-2 slices of jalapeno in the bottom of a cocktail shaker, along with the lime juice. Muddle and then add tequila and ice. Shake vigorously for about 20 seconds.
Strain into a copper cup filled with ice and top off with ginger beer. Garnish with a lime wedge, jalapeno and piece of crystalized ginger.
From eisforeat.com

