Kentucky Mule
An alternative for the Kentucky Derby
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 ounces bourbon
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice ~ 1 lime
- 4 to 6 ounces of good quality ginger beer
- Fresh mint and lime wheel for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a copper mug (or rocks glass ) with crushed ice (cubes will work as well).
- Add bourbon and lime juice and stir.
- Top with ginger beer and stir.
- Garnish with fresh mint and a lime wheel.
Notes
* Be sure to use ginger beer and not ginger ale.
* I used Q Light Ginger Beerand it was just the right flavor.
* I used Q Light Ginger Beerand it was just the right flavor.
