Kentucky Mule Recipe

Bourbon mule in a copper mug with lime wheels.

5 from 2 votes

This easy and refreshing Kentucky Mule is a Southern twist on the classic Moscow Mule, made with smooth bourbon in place of vodka. With just four simple ingredients, it’s the perfect cocktail to whip up in minutes!

Prep Time5

Cook Time0

Total Time5

Course: Cocktail

Cuisine: American

Servings: drink

Author: Eden

Cost: $4

Ingredients

2 ounces bourbon
1 ounce lime juice
1/2 ounce simple syrup
3 ounces ginger beer

Instructions

Fill a copper mug with ice: Use cubed or crushed ice to chill the drink and keep it refreshing.
Add the bourbon, lime juice, and simple syrup: Pour everything directly over the ice to start blending the flavors.
Stir to combine: Give it a quick stir to mix the ingredients together before topping.
Top with ginger beer: Pour the ginger beer over the top for a fizzy, spicy finish.

Notes

Ginger Simple Syrup

We enjoy the extra ginger flavor a ginger simple syrup adds. It's easy to make too! The best way to make it is to use ginger juice instead of water. Equal parts ginger juice and sugar, simmered in a small saucepan until the sugar dissolves.

You can also make it with sugar, water, and 3 tablespoons of fresh ginger. Simmer everything in a small saucepan and then strain the ginger out.

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