Kentucky Mule
Bourbon Moderate Classic
Ingredients
- 60 ml Bourbon
- 60 ml Bourbon
- 120 ml Ginger Beer
- 120 ml Ginger Beer
- 15 ml Lime Juice
- 15 ml Lime Juice
Garnish
- Lime
- Lime
- Mint
- Mint
Tools & Glassware
- Bar spoon
Directions
- Chill the mug
- Fill with crushed ice
- Add bourbon and lime juice
- Top with ginger beer
- Stir gently
- Garnish with lime wedge and mint sprig
History
The Kentucky Mule is a variation of the classic Moscow Mule cocktail, created in the 1980s and swapping vodka for bourbon whiskey to give it a richer, more complex flavour. The Moscow Mule itself originated around 70 years ago and quickly gained popularity, leading to regional adaptations like the Kentucky Mule. The defining ingredients of a mule cocktail are ginger beer and citrus juice, not necessarily vodka. Bourbon, which is primarily produced in Kentucky, brings a depth of flavour that vodka lacks, making the Kentucky Mule a favourite among whiskey lovers.
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