Kentucky Mule Recipe

The Kentucky Mule combines the warmth of bourbon with the zest of ginger beer for a classic cocktail that is easy to learn and is perfect for any occasion.

Prep Time 2

Total Time 2

Calories 143kcal

Author FoodFaithFitness

Ingredients

1 1/2 oz bourbon or whiskey
3 oz Ginger Beer
2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
fresh mint leaves Optional
crushed ice

Instructions

In a copper mug or glass filled with crushed ice
Add bourbon or whiskey and lime juice.
Pour Ginger Beer into the mug or glass, and gently stir the ingredients to combine.
Optional: garnish with a few fresh mint leaves and enjoy your refreshing Kentucky Mule.

Notes

Stir the drink, don't shake it. Shaking the ginger beer will reduce the carbonation and make it go flat.
Crushed ice over ice cubes. A Kentucky Mule requires it, as it will chill your beverage faster and provides the ideal texture. Turn the cubes into crushed ice by wrapped them in a kitchen towel and gently whacking them with a rolling pin or mallet.
Although not absolutely necessary, serving your Kentucky Mule in a copper mug will not only provide an authentically rustic aesthetic but also keep your drink colder longer due to copper's efficient thermal conductivity.
If you want a non-alcoholic Kentucky Mule, you could use a non-alcoholic alternative to the bourbon OR you can forgo it entirely and have a refreshing mug of ginger beer and lime juice over ice.

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