I also am not a big mixed drink fan. Usually because of all the added sugars and juices and what not. I generally like my booze straight and not sweet. I am not even a huge fan of mules (I don't dislike them) but when I was at the store stocking up on booze earlier in the week, I said to myself "I should get a variety of mixers in case I get bored" - normally I'll drink vodka soda & lime or a gin soda and lime. I hate tonic. that stuff is so nasty and pointless. Decided on the ginger beer to make some mules in lieu of some kind of juice mixer.