Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe Airplane RestaurantTennessee Mule Recipe

Tennessee Mule Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

Jack Daniels, Fresh Lime, Ginger Beer

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Squeeze the Lime

    Start by cutting a fresh lime in half and squeezing the juice from one half into a measuring jigger. You should aim for about 1 oz of fresh lime juice.

  2. 2

    Measure the Jack Daniels

    Using the same measuring jigger, measure out 2 oz of Jack Daniels whiskey.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Glass

    Take a copper mug or a highball glass and fill it with ice cubes to chill the glass.

Mixing

  1. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    Pour 2 oz of Jack Daniels whiskey and 1 oz of fresh lime juice over the ice in the prepared glass.

  2. 5

    Add Ginger Beer

    Top off the mixture with 4 oz of ginger beer. Pour it gently to maintain the fizz.

Garnishing

  1. 6

    Garnish the Drink

    Take a lime wedge and place it on the rim of the glass for garnish. Add 5 fresh mint leaves on top for added aroma and a touch of freshness.

Serving

  1. 7

    Serve and Enjoy

    Stir gently to combine the flavors, and serve immediately while it's cold. Enjoy your Tennessee Mule!

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