Kentucky Mule
Bourbon, lime and ginger beer. A mule with caramel warmth.
Built in glass · Copper mug · Easy · about 2 minutes · about 10% ABV
Ingredients
- 50 ml Bourbon
- 15 ml Fresh lime juice
- 120 ml Ginger beer
- Mint sprig (garnish)
Method
- Ice the glass
- Pour 50 ml bourbon into the glass
- Add 15 ml fresh lime juice
- Top with 120 ml ginger beer
- Stir once
- Garnish
About the Kentucky Mule
The buck and mule family. Bucks and mules mix a spirit with ginger ale or ginger beer and a little citrus. Bucks were popular around 1900. The Moscow Mule, created in Los Angeles in the early 1940s, made the copper-mug version famous around the world.
Kentucky Mule FAQ
What's in a Kentucky Mule?
50 ml bourbon, 15 ml fresh lime juice, 120 ml ginger beer, garnished with mint sprig.
How strong is a Kentucky Mule?
About 10% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.6 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Kentucky Mule?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Kentucky Mule in?
A copper mug, about 400 ml. Serve it over ice. No copper mug? Use a highball.
