Georgia Mule

Pro tips

• Muddle the peach slice gently with the lemon juice and peach bitters before adding vodka to release natural peach oils without crushing seeds.
• Use fresh ginger beer, not ginger ale—the spice and carbonation are essential to balance the sweet peach elements.
• Serve over crushed or pebble ice to chill quickly and keep the drink cold longer without diluting rapidly.

Substitutions

• Fresh lemon juice → fresh lime juice (brightens citrus profile, slightly less traditional)
• Peach bitters → Angostura bitters (more herbal, less fruity—reduces peach emphasis)
• Vodka → gin or white rum (changes character; vodka is traditional)

Equipment

cocktail shaker or mixing glass · bar spoon or long spoon for muddling

Can you make a Georgia Mule without peach bitters?

Yes. Omit the peach bitters and increase the fresh peach slice or add a small splash of peach nectar to maintain peach flavor.

What type of vodka works best for a Georgia Mule?

Any neutral, quality vodka works. For deeper peach notes, consider a peach-infused vodka, though plain vodka is traditional.

How do you skin the peach for this cocktail?

Blanch the peach in boiling water for 30 seconds, then transfer to ice water. The skin should slip off easily.

Can you make Georgia Mules in advance?

Mix components in a pitcher without ice up to 2 hours ahead, then pour over fresh ice and top with ginger beer when serving.

What's the best ginger beer for a Georgia Mule?

Use a quality ginger beer with assertive spice. Brands like Fever Tree or Q are popular; avoid overly sweet varieties.