Kentucky Mule Recipe
Benchmark Bourbon, fresh lime, simple syrup topped with ginger beer.
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Fill a copper mug or a highball glass with ice to chill.
- 2
Mix the Base Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of Benchmark Bourbon, 1 oz of fresh lime juice, and 0.5 oz of simple syrup. Fill the shaker with ice.
- 3
Shake Well
Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to chill and mix the ingredients.
- 4
Strain the Mixture
Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice.
- 5
Top with Ginger Beer
Pour 4 oz of ginger beer over the bourbon mixture in the glass.
- 6
Garnish and Serve
Garnish your Kentucky Mule with a lime wedge and a sprig of mint leaves. Serve immediately and enjoy!