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Irish Mule

Toast St Patrick's day with an Irish Mule. It's a refreshing and delicious twist on a classic Moscow Mule, using Irish whiskey.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 203 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Irish

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Irish whiskey
  • ½ oz fresh lime juice
  • 6-8 oz ginger beer
  • mint or basil sprigs for garnish
  • lime wedge for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Fill a copper mug or highball glass with ice
  2. Add the whiskey and lime juice, and stir to combine
  3. Top with ginger beer, and garnish with a sprig of fresh basil and a wedge of lime.

Notes

  • Have all of the ingredients chilled before mixing the drinks. You can even put your glasses or mugs in the freezer for thirty minutes first.
  • If you want extra basil or mint flavor, use a muddler (or a wooden spoon to muddle it in the glass before adding the other ingredients.
  • For easier juicing, roll your lime (before slicing)on the counter top or bar top to help release juices.
  • Serving a crowd? Make a large batch in a pitcher. Just toggle the number of servings at the top of the recipe card for quantities.

Nutrition Information

Calories 203kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 0.1g (0%) Fat 0.01g (0%) Sodium 12mg (1%) Potassium 19mg (1%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 7IU (0%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 7mg (1%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 203

% Daily Value*

Calories 203kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 0.1g 0%
Fat 0.01g 0%
Sodium 12mg 1%
Potassium 19mg 0%
Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugar 15g 30%
Vitamin A 7IU 0%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 7mg 1%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.