Kentucky Mule
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Kentucky Mule
Description
The Kentucky Mule cocktail combines 1.5 ounces of bourbon or whiskey with a generous 3 ounces of ginger beer, enhanced by 2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice. The drink is poured into a copper mug or rocks glass over crushed ice, which chills and dilutes the mixture to the right balance. This cocktail is stirred briefly before garnish.
The flavors harmonize with the warmth and vanilla notes of bourbon serving as a base, while the ginger beer adds a spicy effervescence and the lime juice gives a fresh acidity. Fresh mint leaves are an optional garnish that adds a subtle herbal aroma and a pop of color, enhancing the sensory experience.
This cocktail is ideal for those who appreciate whiskey drinks with freshness and zing from ginger and lime. The use of crushed ice helps keep the drink cold longer without quickly watering it down. It’s a suitable choice for casual gatherings or relaxed evenings.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 ounces bourbon or whiskey
- 3 ounces Powell & Mahoney Ginger Beer
- 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
- mint optional, fresh, a few leaves
- ice crushed
Instructions
- Combine the bourbon, ginger beer, and lime juice in a copper mug or rocks glass filled with crushed ice. Stir the mixture, garnish with the lime wedge and mint (if preferred), and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 1serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 159 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 159kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 63mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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