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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 whisky cocktail inspired by a vodka classic.

Easy
1-3 min
Citrus

ingredients and how to craft

2 Maker’s Mark® Kentucky Straight Bourbon
0.5 fresh lime juice
4 muddled pieces of fresh fruit or a squeeze of puree*
1 dash Angostura® Aromatic bitters
Cold ginger beer

How to craft

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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