I can’t even tell you how often I crave one of these. My boyfriend and I like to have “Happy Hour” a few times a week where we sit outside, phones down, and enjoy a drink (or a few) together. One of the drinks I always crave is this Kentucky Mint Mule. It adds an amazing twist to the classic cocktail. Let’s go!
Serves:
1 (we make them one at a time)
Ingredients:
2 oz Bourbon (we love Basil Hayden’s), Whiskey is also ok to use
1 oz fresh squeezed lime or lime juice
1 lime wedge
8oz Ginger Beer (we use Bundaberg)
2 bunches fresh mint, washed and dried
Ice
Notes:
- Alternative to muddler: end of wooden spoon or utensil, mortar and pestle, rolling pin, end of ladle, anything that will smash!
Instructions:
1. Detach the washed and dried mint leaves from the stems and place about 8-10 leaves in the glass. Add more if you like it more minty!
2. Take a muddler and muddle your mint leaves REALLY WELL. THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT STEP. If you don’t have a muddler, don’t worry! See notes for what else you can use in place of a muddler.
HOT TIP: If you want your mint to fit through a straw, muddle the leaves until they are in tiny bits. If you don’t like to eat the actual mint, muddle lightly so that the mint won’t fit through your straw.
3. Pour A LOT of ice all the way to the top of the glass.
4. Pour in 2oz Bourbon, 1oz lime juice, and 6oz Ginger Beer.
6. Stir well. Garnish with mint sprig and lime wedge.
7. ENJOY AND LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE!!!
Did you try this incredible Kentucky Mint Mule at home? Let me know in the comments below! If you want even MORE mule recipes, check out the 11 Best Mule Recipes on the Internet. And if you are specifically looking for a Kentucky Mule Recipe, go here.
If you’re in need of mule copper mugs, I feature both classic style and matte black mugs in my post on The Best Glassware To Complete Your At Home Bar.