Kentucky Mule co*cktail (2024)

FAQs

What's the difference between a Moscow Mule and a Kentucky Mule? ›

Traditional Moscow Mules are made with vodka, whilst a Kentucky Mule uses whisky for a warmer, spicier serve. You can also swap in tequila for a Mexican twist, or dark rum for a classic Dark 'n Stormy.

The Kentucky Mule substitutes bourbon for vodka, hence the “Kentucky” moniker. The weightier profile of bourbon cuts through the ginger more noticably than vodka, resulting in a more flavorful drink than the original.

Plus, in addition to regular ginger beer, they offer a blood orange flavored ginger beer that is so SO delicious. You can make this Kentucky Mule recipe using both flavors. If you are using the blood orange version, you can garnish it with a slice of blood orange instead of lime.

And so the Moscow Mule became the Snake Island Mule (with a line striking out “Moscow” for emphasis), and the Caipiroska — the Russian-ified name of the classic Brazilian drink the Caipirinha, when it's made with vodka instead of the traditional cachaça — was re-dubbed the Caipi Island.

Is a Moscow mule a girly drink or a manly drink? This is one of the things I love most about this co*cktail: anyone can enjoy it! It's often served in a masculine metal mug, and it's got a sharp bite to it, so it's perfect for guys. But it's also fizzy and a little sweet, so women really enjoy it too!

Ingredients. Ice Cubes. 1½ Parts 45 ml 1½ oz Bourbon. 2 Parts 60 ml 2 oz Orange Juice.

Irish Mule

While the classic Moscow Mule is undeniably a crowd favorite, sometimes we like to mix things up with whiskey (instead of the traditional vodka). When you pair it with our Ginger Beer, that's made using real ginger, your Irish Mule will burst with flavor.

About this Drink

Try the thirst-quenching combination of smooth Jack Daniel's Old No. 7, sweet Ginger Beer with a twist of lime. The perfect combination for summer. Easy to mix, try the refreshing Tennessee Mule.

Have an empty pint glass or bar/sundae spoon. Add bourbon, lime (and / or Pomegranate) juice, and bitters. Add crushed ice and ginger beer to top. Transfer back and forth from mug to pint glass or stir with a bar spoon. Garnish with a citrus wedge.

What is a Scottish mule? ›

Scotch Mule: a blue faced Leicester ram with a Scottish Blackface dam. Welsh Mule: a blue faced Leicester ram with a Welsh Mountain, Beulah or Welsh Hill Speckled-face dam. Clun Mule: a blue faced Leicester ram with a Clun Forest dam.

It is expensive to do it, and ginger juice makes such a big component that to make it it's our highest cost per production beer that we make.

The main difference is the liquor. Moscow Mules are vodka-based, while a Kentucky Mule follows the same recipe, except bourbon is used in place of vodka. As with any mule, the resulting co*cktail is fresh, bright, and flavorful. And it's easy to drink.

Michter's. If you want a Kentucky Mule that's a little richer and sweeter, we recommend opting for Michter's Bourbon as your base. Michter's is another solid option when you want something that falls in the middle of the road in terms of price, but that tastes incredible in a co*cktail.

While the classic Moscow Mule recipe calls for vodka, and was in fact one of the main reasons vodka became popular in North America, other mule drinks use rum, gin, whisky, tequila, or even brandy—ginger beer can be a great complement to any liquor!

A refreshing mix of vodka, lime juice, and ginger beer famously served in the iconic copper mug, the sessionable Moscow Mule is one of the most popular co*cktails in the world and won't be disappearing anytime soon.

Now that summer is around the corner, we have the perfect drink option that we know you'll enjoy. Unlike its more conventional cousin, the classic Moscow Mule, which is typically prepared with vodka, the Jamaican Mule is made with rum.

A Moscow mule is a co*cktail made with vodka, ginger beer and lime juice, garnished with a slice or wedge of lime, and a sprig of mint. The drink, being a type of buck, is sometimes called vodka buck. It is popularly served in a copper mug, which takes on the cold temperature of the liquid.