Kentucky Mule

The KENTUCKY MULE is a cousin to the Moscow Mule. While it maintains the same refreshing ginger-beer base, this cocktail features bourbon instead of vodka and adds mint along with lime. Whether celebrating the Kentucky Derby or any festive occasion, a fizzy Kentucky Mule combines your favorite Kentucky bourbon with the vibrant flavors of lime and ginger.

Requirements: Bourbon, ginger beer, fresh lime juice, mint sprigs

• 2 oz. bourbon
• .5 oz. fresh lime juice (or one large lime wedge)
• mint sprigs
• Mule copper mug, rocks glass, or highball glass

Fill a frozen copper mug or glass with ice. Squeeze a medium-to-large wedge of lime over ice. Pour bourbon into the glass and top it with chilled ginger beer. Stir and garnish with mint sprigs and a lime wheel or wedge.

History: In the 1940s, an L.A. bartender created the Moscow Mule at a time when many in the U.S. had little appreciation for vodka, considering it bland. This prompted the cocktail community to experiment with regional spirits, leading to the creation of variations featuring rum and, notably, American whiskey.

Comments: The only way to spoil this drink is to pour room-temperature ginger beer over the ice, which can make the Kentucky Mule watery. Be sure to keep good-quality ginger beer in the refrigerator, such as Fever-Tree, Barritts, Reeds, Powell & Mahoney, Gosling’s, or sugar-free Zevia. You may discover your own preferred amount of ginger beer for your Kentucky Mule. Having a frozen copper mug or glass is a definite advantage. While I prefer cubed ice, some may enjoy crushed ice.

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