Kentucky Mule
A Southern spin on the Moscow Mule that swaps vodka for bourbon, bringing warmth and caramel notes to the classic ginger-lime combination.
- 2 ozbourbon
- ½ ozfresh lime juice
- 4 ozginger beer
- Lime wedge, mint spriggarnish
- 1Fill a copper mug or highball glass with ice.
- 2Add bourbon and lime juice.
- 3Top with ginger beer.
- 4Stir gently to combine.
- 5Garnish with a lime wedge and mint sprig.
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A straightforward bourbon adaptation of the 1940s Moscow Mule cocktail. While the Moscow Mule traditionally features vodka, the Kentucky Mule substitutes bourbon to add depth and warmth. The drink gained popularity alongside the broader mule cocktail renaissance and bourbon boom of the 2010s. Best served in a traditional copper mug to keep it ice cold.
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