Cocktail recipe

Kentucky Mule

Kentucky Mule combines Bourbon with lime juice and Ginger Beer, finishing with a lively, refreshing lift.

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Kentucky Mule

Description

Bourbon puts vanilla and oak underneath the Kentucky Mule’s lime and ginger beer. The ginger stays brisk, but the whiskey gives the finish more warmth than a vodka Mule. Mint adds a fresh aroma at the rim and makes a useful contrast to the spicy mixer.

Ingredients

  • 50 ml Bourbon
  • 20 ml lime juice
  • 100 ml Ginger Beer
  • Ice
  • Mint

Equipment needed

Bar Spoon – Used to stir the drink smoothly with ice before serving. Muddler – Useful for gently pressing herbs, fruit or sugar when building the drink. Bottle Opener – Useful if the serve uses bottled soda, ginger beer or sparkling wine.

Instructions

  1. Add the spirit, citrus and flavouring ingredients to a shaker with ice.
  2. Shake briefly until the base is cold.
  3. Strain into the serving glass filled with fresh ice.
  4. Top with the sparkling ingredient, stir gently and garnish.

Recommended glassware

Copper Mug
Copper Mug (Recommended)

A chilled metal mug best known for serving mules.

300–450 ml Handled metal mug with strong temperature retention.

Best for: Moscow Mule, Irish Mule, Kentucky Mule, seasonal mule twists.

Garnish: Best with lime wedges, mint, and simple herb garnishes.

Coupe Glass
Coupe Glass

An elegant stemmed glass for shaken or stirred cocktails served up.

Useful alternative if the primary glass is not available.

120–240 ml Stemmed glass with a broad shallow bowl.

Best for: Daiquiri, Sidecar, Manhattan served up, Gimlet, Clover Club.

Garnish: Great for expressed citrus peels, cherries, and small edible flowers.

Quick facts

5 minutes Easy Approx. 16% ABV 0.3 alcohol units 255 kcal Fresh ice
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