Singing with oak and spicy ginger, the Kentucky Mule is a perfect Derby Day drink. This classic cocktail is made with simple ingredients gets a twist from bourbon.
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Total Time 5 minutesminutes
Servings 1drink
Calories 167kcal
Ingredients
4oz.ginger beer
1 ½oz.bourbon
½oz.freshly squeezed lime juicefreshly squeezed
Crushed icefor serving
Fresh mintfor garnish
Instructions
In a blender, crush your ice to a fine texture. (This is optional, but it adds a lovely texture and iciness to the drink!)
In a copper mug (or your favorite cocktail glass), measure out the ginger beer, bourbon and lime juice.
Add ice, and stir with a cocktail spoon.
Garnish with a sprig of mint and a lime wedge and enjoy immediately!
Notes
You can turn this individual mule into a PITCHER! To make a pitcher that serves six, combine 24 oz. ginger beer, 9 oz. bourbon and 3 oz. lime juice in a pitcher. Pour over finely crushed ice in individual glasses and garnish with limes and mint.