Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsRoyals Hot ChickenKentucky Mule Recipe

Kentucky Mule Recipe

Inspired by Royals Hot Chicken
Time15m
Serves1

Wild Turkey bourbon, Supasawa, Barritt's ginger beer, and fresh mint or substitute Cathead honeysuckle vodka

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Ingredients

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Liquor

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Gather Ingredients

    Collect all the ingredients needed for the Kentucky Mule: Wild Turkey bourbon, Supasawa, Barritt's ginger beer, fresh mint leaves, and optionally Cathead honeysuckle vodka.

  2. 2

    Chill the Mug

    If desired, chill a copper mug in the freezer for about 10 minutes to enhance the drinking experience.

Mixing

  1. 3

    Combine Liquors

    In the chilled mug, pour 2 oz of Wild Turkey bourbon and 1 oz of Supasawa. If you prefer a sweeter taste, substitute the bourbon with 2 oz of Cathead honeysuckle vodka.

  2. 4

    Add Ginger Beer

    Top off the mixture with 4 oz of Barritt's ginger beer, gently stirring to combine.

Garnishing

  1. 5

    Garnish with Mint

    Add 5 fresh mint leaves to the drink for garnish. You can gently slap the leaves between your hands before adding them to release their aroma.

Serving

  1. 6

    Serve and Enjoy

    Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Kentucky Mule!

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