kentucky mule

Name: Kentucky Mule
Prep time: 3 min
Yield: 2 drink(s)
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 ounce(s) bourbon; 2 tablespoon(s) freshly squeezed lime juice; ice cubes as needed; 1 1/2 cup(s) ginger beer, chilled (12 oz.); 2 large lime wheels, for garnish; 2 large mint sprigs, for garnish

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Francine Lizotte

Surrey South, BC

Updated on May 5, 2026

With caramel notes from the bourbon and a spicy kick from the ginger beer, this refreshing drink is perfect to enjoy anytime.

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Two cups of Kentucky Mule drinks garnished with lime wheels and mint sprigs.

prep time 3 Min

cook time

method No-Cook or Other

yield 2 drink(s)

Ingredients

4 ounces bourbon
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
ice cubes as needed
1 1/2 cups ginger beer, chilled (12 oz.)
2 large lime wheels, for garnish
2 large mint sprigs, for garnish

How To Make kentucky mule

Step 1

In a cocktail mixing glass, add bourbon and freshly squeezed lime juice; stir well.

Step 2

Fill up two stainless steel cups or rock glasses with ice cubes.
Step 3

Divide the mix evenly between the two glasses before topping them up with ginger beer. Garnish each cup with a lime wheel and a mint sprig. Makes 2 drinks.
Step 4

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