Spicy Peach Mezcal Mule-Ritas are frothy and sweet with fresh summer peaches. Mezcal adds smoke and jalapeños add a zing. And the best part? They’re ready in five minutes!
Current problem: How do I fit all the star ingredients in this cocktail into a single title that will fit on one line and simply roll off your tongue? Spicy Peach Mezcal Mule-Rita, that’s how. I conquered, but I had to make up a word in the process. Then I think to myself, when did “mule” come to mean “with ginger beer” and when did “margarita” come to mean “with tequila?” Maybe Mule-Rita is gonna be the next big thing. Maybe I’m starting a trend.
And anyway, I read cocktail menus all the time and most craft cocktails just have made up names. So I should probably just channel my inner mixologist/menu-writer/cocktail namer and go with… Sunset Over Bali… or Mexicali Street Fight… or Tiger in the Tall Grass.
I don’t know where I come up with this stuff. Actually, I’ll tell you about Tiger in the Tall Grass. Are you ready for a story? One of my good friends told me once that he was my Tiger in the Tall Grass. It makes me smile and sort of giggle every time I think of it. Legitimately. Smiling ear-to-ear right now. ‘Cause A. What a compliment! and B. It’s just such a silly, but very fitting, thing to say. Like, once you know what that saying means, it makes total sense.
I was going to tell you to go Google “tiger in the tall grass” because now I feel like I’m talking about myself too much, but Google doesn’t have an answer. Maybe my friend made it up?! Basically, he meant that I keep getting hung up on the wrong men and he is just hiding out (like a tiger in the tall grass), waiting for me to realize he’s a catch. In the meantime, he went and met the love of his life. Dang. <3
BUT IT’S A GREAT NAME FOR A COCKTAIL — Tiger in the Tall Grass — AKA Spicy Peach Mezcal Mule-Rita.
Yep friends, this is the kind of writing you get when I don’t have my editorial calendar and/or idea journal up to date.
So what does this Tiger in the Tall Grass AKA Spicy Peach Mezcal Mule-Rita taste like? Frothy, juicy, spicy (very, very spicy if you make ahead), sweet, sparkly, smoky (that mezcal, mmm…). And the color of a sunset.
I definitely recommend pouring the whole cocktail over crushed ice. I have you puree the peaches with ginger beer, so the base of the cocktail is like a frothy, sweet nectar. The crushed ice makes the entire drink ultra refreshing. I had to crush my cubes with a hammer and I would do it again, no problem.
I made my Spicy Peach Mezcal Mule-Ritas in the morning and took them on a boat in the afternoon. The whole crew only got 1-2 ounces each, but the general consensus was a very animated thumbs up. And by animated I mean, a steam-rollin’-out-the-ears thumbs up! (If you don’t love jalapeños, definitely add the jalapeño slices just before serving.)
Spicy Peach Mezcal Mule-Rita
Spicy Peach Mezcal Mule-Ritas are frothy and sweet with fresh summer peaches. Mezcal adds smoke and jalapeños add a zing. And the best part? They're ready in five minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 ripe peach peeled, pitted, and cut into chunks
- 6 ounces ginger beer
- 4 ounces mezcal
- 2 jalapeño slices (add more for a spicier cocktail)
- crushed ice
- peach slices to garnish
Instructions
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Place peach chunks and ginger beer in a blender and blend on high to make a puree. Add mezcal and jalapeño slices and stir to combine. Fill two glasses with crushed ice and pour cocktail over ice. Garnish with peach slices and additional jalapeño, if desired.
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I love the dynamic of the ingredients, one bringing the other to another level! Nothing like a good “sweet” with a touch of fire drink! Plus Viva el Mezcal! Lovely drink!
Thank you! I’m crazy about mezcal and love interesting combos in my cocktails.
Sounds like an interesting combination of flavours in this drink. I have never had a “mule” before. I think I need to experiment in the kitchen and give this a try, This would make a fun party drink.
Can’t believe you haven’t had a mule! They are all the rage among my friends right now!
I love mezcal! I just did a grilled pineapple and basil drink with mezcal as its base. But peaches and jalapenos and mezcal sound like – like I need to run out right now and get some fresh peaches and make this!
I saw that somewhere! I’m pretty sure I pinned it on Pinterest! Sounded so yummy!
I love the smokiness of Mezcal – and with ginger beer and peaches, it sounds like the perfect combination!
Thanks, Julie! The combo worked perfectly together!
What a delicious cocktail, I love the sound of the spicy jalapeno and ginger with the peaches.
I love a little spice or herb in my cocktails! 🙂
Awww, Tiger in the tall grass. That is sweet. About as sweet as that peach cocktail. YUM!
hahahah I will NEVER forget that compliment!
Love the title to this drink and all the ingredients! It looks perfect with that frothy layer.
Thank you! Titling it was difficult, but fun 🙂
I truly believe that all drinks should be a sweet, salty, and spicy! This sounds soooooooo refreshing and delicious!
Right?! Isn’t that a great combination of flavors?
That looks and sounds absolutely amazing! A great way to serve fresh peaches!
Thanks Elizabeth! I love the frothiness after it’s been blended!