Equipment
Cocktail shaker
or Mason jar with a tight lid
Copper mug
or Highball glass
Hawthorne strainer
or Fine mesh strainer
Ingredients
1 serving
Main
- 60 ml bourbon
- 15 g ginger syrup
- 15 ml lime juice
- crushed ice
- ice cubes
Nutrition (per serving)
154
Calories
0g
Protein
4g
Carbs
0g
Fat
0g
Fiber
1g
Sugar
3mg
Sodium
Method
01
Fill a copper mug three-quarters full with crushed ice.
02
Fill a cocktail shaker three-quarters full with ice cubes.
03
Add the bourbon, ginger syrup, and lime juice to the cocktail shaker.
04
Shake the ingredients vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is very cold.
0m
05
Strain the liquid from the shaker into the prepared mug.
06
Top the drink with additional crushed ice to fill the mug.
Chef's Notes
- For the best flavor, use a fresh ginger syrup. You can make your own by simmering equal parts sugar and water with fresh ginger slices until the sugar is dissolved and the ginger has infused the syrup. Strain and cool before use.
- The key to a good Mule is the balance between the spirit, the sweetness of the syrup, and the tartness of the lime. Taste and adjust the ginger syrup and lime juice to your preference.
- Use a good quality bourbon. A higher-proof bourbon will stand up better to the other flavors and provide a more robust base.
- Copper mugs are traditional for Mules as they help keep the drink exceptionally cold and create a pleasant condensation on the outside, enhancing the drinking experience.
