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Kentucky Mule

Mule, southern drawl

Glass Highball
Method Built
Garnish Mint Sprig

Bourbon and ginger beer — bourbon's vanilla tempered by ginger's spice. Simpler than a Mint Julep, just as satisfying.

Ingredients

Method

Fill a highball with ice. Pour bourbon. Top with ginger beer. Squeeze lime wheel over and stir. Garnish with mint sprig.

A modern bourbon-forward variation of the Moscow Mule (Jack Morgan, 1940s), the Kentucky Mule emerged as bartenders experimented with using bourbon in place of vodka in the original recipe. No single documented creator; the drink represents collective experimentation rather than individual invention. Per Difford's Guide #20704 (community recipe, unverified, August 2023).

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