Irish Mule
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Irish Mule
Description
The Irish Mule recipe features a mix of 3 ounces of Irish whiskey and 1 ounce of fresh lime juice, poured over ice in a copper mug. Six ounces of ginger beer are added and gently stirred to blend the flavors without diminishing carbonation. The drink is garnished with lime slices and mint sprigs, adding fresh citrus and herbal notes.
Ginger beer is a sweet, spicy, carbonated beverage that provides the characteristic zesty kick to the mule. If unavailable, ginger ale can serve as a milder substitute, though it results in a sweeter and less robust flavor profile. The recipe recommends serving immediately after preparation to maintain the ginger beer's effervescence.
Shaking the whiskey and lime juice before combining with ginger beer is an optional step, which can integrate the ingredients more thoroughly. The copper mug helps keep the cocktail cold longer and adds to the classic presentation.
Ingredients
- 3 ounces Irish whiskey such as Jameson
- 1 ounce lime juice
- 6 ounces ginger beer
- lime slices and sprigs for garnish
- mint slices and sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a 16 ounce copper mug 2/3 of the way full of ice.
- Pour the whiskey over the ice.
- Add the lime juice.
- Pour in the ginger beer and gently stir everything together.
- Add garnishes of your choice, then serve immediately.
Notes
- Use authentic ginger beer for a pronounced ginger flavor; substitute with ginger ale if necessary, noting it will be milder and sweeter.
- This recipe makes one serving; ingredient amounts can be scaled for multiple drinks using the recipe card.
- Optionally shake whiskey and lime juice before adding ginger beer to enhance blending.
- Serve immediately to preserve carbonation and chill in a copper mug for traditional feel.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 176 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 176kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 0.2g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 40mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 20IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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