Easy Kentucky Mule Recipe (Southern Bourbon Cocktail)
Make this Kentucky Mule with 3 simple ingredients: Kentucky bourbon, ginger beer, and fresh lime juice. Serve over ice with a sprig of mint!
Ingredients
- ice cubed or crushed
- 1 1/2 ounces Kentucky bourbon I prefer Maker’s Mark
- 4 ounces ginger beer
- 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice (1/2 to 1 lime)
- lime wedge/slice mint sprig, for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a copper mug or glass with ice.
- Pour the bourbon and ginger beer into the mug.
- Add the lime juice, then use a bar spoon to stir.
- Garnish with a sprig of mint and a lime wedge or slice, if desired.
Notes
I prefer Maker’s Mark in this but also use Jim Beam to make this cocktail. Use what you prefer, or what fits your budget.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 140cal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 9mg | Sugar: 10g | Fiber: 0.1g | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.2mg