Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsChristopher'sKentucky Mule Recipe

Kentucky Mule Recipe

Inspired by Christopher's
Time15m
Serves2

Tito's and Benchmark No. 8 Bourbon (Baby Buffalo Trace), ginger beer, and lime

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Ingredients

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Liquor

Mixers

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Lime

    Cut one lime in half and juice it to obtain 1 tablespoon of lime juice. Set aside. Cut the other lime into wedges for garnish.

  2. 2

    Gather Ingredients

    Collect all ingredients including Tito's Handmade Vodka, Benchmark No. 8 Bourbon, Ginger Beer, lime juice, and mint leaves.

Mixing

  1. 3

    Combine Liquors

    In a large mixing glass or cocktail shaker, pour in 1 cup of Tito's Handmade Vodka and 1 cup of Benchmark No. 8 Bourbon.

  2. 4

    Add Lime Juice

    Add 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lime juice to the liquors in the mixing glass.

  3. 5

    Mix with Ginger Beer

    Fill a copper mug or glass with ice and pour the liquor mixture over the ice. Slowly top with 2 cups of ginger beer, stirring gently to combine.

Garnishing

  1. 6

    Add Mint and Lime Wedges

    Garnish the drink with 5 mint leaves and 2 lime wedges for added flavor and presentation.

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