Maker’s Mark bourbon cocktail - Kentucky Mule
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Kentucky Mule

Sweet and crisp with just the right bite, this refreshing take on the Moscow Mule uses Maker's Mark® for added depth. Perfect for those warmer days, but great any time of year. The Kentucky Mule is a pairing as easy to drink as it is to make. The spice of ginger beer compliments the caramel notes of Maker’s Mark® to make a wholly American cocktail inspired by a vodka classic.

  • Easy
  • 1-3 min
  • Citrus

ingredients and how to craft

How to craft

makers mark bourbon cocktail- how to craft the Kentucky mule
STEP 1: MUDDLE ALL FRUIT

Muddle your fruit in a shaker.

STEP 2: POUR IN ALL INGREDIENTS

Add Maker's Mark®, lime and bitters.

STEP 3: SHAKE THEN STRAIN

Shake and strain into a glass with ice.

STEP 4: GIVE IT SOME GINGER

Top with ginger beer.

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Maker’s Mark® Kentucky Straight Bourbon

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Maker's® & Ginger

As delicious as it is effervescent, even the experienced mixologist will find this easy-to-make classic hard to pass up. The origins of this simple mix trace back to 1890 when a nonalcoholic drink called the Horse's Neck was made with ginger ale, ice and lemon peel. By 1910, bourbon was added to make a Stiff Horse's Neck – later abbreviated back to just Horse's Neck. We still like to simply call it like it is – a Maker's® & Ginger.

  • Easy
  • 1-3 min
  • Citrus
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Maker’s Sour

The Maker’s Sour is a refined and refreshing blend of sour and sweet. Our Maker’s Sour is inspired by the Whisky Sour, a refreshingly citrus-forward cocktail; 1862’s "The Bartender's Guide" by Jerry Thomas is recognized as one of the first mentions of this classic. This cocktail has had enduring appeal and reaches a new level of refreshing when the sour notes are mixed with Maker’s® sweetness.

  • Intermediate
  • 3-5 min
  • Citrus
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Mint Julep

With pronounced sugar and mint notes, the Mint Julep is one of our favorite bourbon cocktails and a natural match for warmer weather, horse races and good company. The mint julep became the official drink of the Kentucky Derby in 1938 but was actually invented in Virginia. This Southern favorite nears perfection when bourbon, particularly Maker's Mark, is used as the spirit of choice.

  • Intermediate
  • 1-3 min
  • Savory
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Maker’s Mark bourbon cocktail - Mint Julep
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Maker’s Mark® Kentucky Straight Bourbon

We go above and beyond to create a warm, inviting whisky that has a softer, sweeter style without the burn and bite. With a signature velvety mouthfeel, and balanced notes of bright cherry, delicate vanilla, caramel and a hint of soft spices, Maker's Mark can be best enjoyed served neat, on the rocks or a classic Whisky Sour.
 

At our homeplace, Star Hill Farm, the flavor and quality of our whisky is shaped by the very land it comes from.

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