The Easiest Kentucky Mule Recipe And Equipment

The Kentucky Mule is a bourbon take on the classic Moscow Mule cocktail. It’s pretty easy: just substitute the vodka with your favorite bourbon. Well, maybe not your favorite bourbon, but your favorite affordable bourbon. Make sure you have a good copper mug on hand. Something from Kentucky, ideally. Here’s the easiest Kentucky Mule recipe you’ll find, and the most convenient way to get everything you need.

Kentucky Mule Ingredients

The Kentucky Mule is an essential spring and summer cocktail for bourbon enthusiasts. It ranks with the Mint Julep as a top contender for refreshing bourbon cocktail, as is ideal for southern front porches and Kentucky Derby parties. With just a few simple ingredients (and the right barware), you’ll have a perfect mule in a matter of minutes.

What type of bourbon is best for a Kentucky Mule?

Bourbon is the most important ingredient in this cocktail because it’s where the Kentucky part comes from. We recommend using classic Maker’s Mark in your mule. The distillery hails from Loretto, KY which means your cocktail will remain true to its name. MM is affordable enough to make it a reasonable cocktail bourbon — save the pricey stuff for your Glencairn glass. It also falls in the proof-sweet spot for a cocktail like this. Feel free to substitute for another favorite bourbon in that $20-$40 price range. In fact, you may enjoy experimenting with some bourbons of different price points to find the cocktail flavor most suited to your palate.

Ginger Beer is the next ingredient you’ll want to have on hand for a Kentucky Mule. You might have to settle for whatever brand your local grocery store carries, but we like Fever Tree Ginger Beer the best.

Finally, a perfect Kentucky Mule recipe completes itself with fresh lime juice. Grab yourself a lime and a simple citrus squeezer, and you can’t go wrong.

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Kentucky Mule Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 oz Maker’s Mark Bourbon
• 1/2 oz Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
• Fever Tree Ginger Beer

Instructions

1. Add 2 oz of Maker’s Mark Kentucky Bourbon to a copper mule mug half filled with ice.
2. Top off with Fever Tree Ginger Beer.
3. Stir lightly (ginger beer will fizz) and serve

The Easiest Kentucky Mule Recipe

Recipe by ncwhiskeyCourse: DrinksCuisine: SouthernDifficulty: Easy

Servings

1

servings

Prep time

2

minutes

A simple, 3 ingredient cocktail perfect for warm summer nights in the south.

Ingredients

• 2 oz Maker’s Mark Bourbon

• 1/2 oz Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice

• Fever Tree Ginger Beer

Directions

• Add 2 oz of Maker’s Mark Kentucky Bourbon to a copper mule mug half filled with ice.
• Top off with Fever Tree Ginger Beer.
• Stir lightly (ginger beer will fizz) and serve
• OPTIONAL: Garnish with mint.