Look no further than the Moscow mule with whiskey if you're seeking a tasty new Moscow Mule variation. The Kentucky mule is a respectable drink all on its own without any other modifications, but this riff has inspired countless other whiskey mule versions. Skip over the bottle of vodka and pair your ginger beer with whiskey with any of these recipes.
Kentucky Mule
The classic whiskey mule is a match made in flavor heaven, the rich whiskey notes complementing the spicy ginger beer.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces whiskey
- ¾ ounces freshly squeezed lime juice
- Ice
- Ginger beer to top off
- Mint sprig for garnish
Instructions
- In a copper mug or rocks glass, add whiskey and lime juice.
- Top off with ginger beer.
- Garnish with mint sprig.
Honey Bourbon Mule
The honey flavors add a touch of sweetness to the usually spicy mule.
Ingredients
- 1½ ounces bourbon
- ¾ ounce honey liqueur
- ½ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Ice
- Ginger beer
- Mint sprig for garnish
Instructions
- In a copper mug, add ice, whiskey, honey liqueur, and lemon juice.
- Stir to mix.
- Top off with ginger beer.
- Garnish with mint sprig.
Sweet Summertime Mule
The citrus flavors with the bourbon and elderflower take any summer afternoon up a notch.
Ingredients
- 1½ ounces bourbon
- ¾ ounce elderflower
- ½ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- ½ ounce orange liqueur
- Ice
- Ginger beer to top off
- Lime slice and mint sprig for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, bourbon, elderflower, lime juice, and orange liqueur.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into copper mug or rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Top off with ginger beer.
- Garnish with lime slice and mint sprig.
Autumn in Kentucky
Enjoy a Kentucky mule with a rich and delicious apple cider taste, and just the right amount of spice.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces whiskey
- 1½ ounces apple cider
- ¾ ounce cinnamon schnapps
- ¼ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- Ice
- Ginger beer to top off
- Lime wheel and mint sprig for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, whiskey, apple cider, cinnamon schnapps, and lime juice.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into copper mug over fresh ice.
- Top off with ginger beer.
- Garnish with lime wheel and mint sprig.
Peach Whiskey Mule
The whiskey balances the sweet and juicy peach flavors that bubble to the surface in this riff on a Kentucky mule.
Ingredients
- 1½ ounces whiskey
- 1½ ounces peach schnapps
- ¾ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Ice
- Ginger beer to top off
- Mint sprig and lime wheel for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, whiskey, peach schnapps, and lemon juice.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into highball glass over fresh ice.
- Top off with ginger beer.
- Garnish with mint sprig and lime wheel.
Maple Mule
The sweet maple flavors paired with the spiced ginger palette make for an unforgettable sip.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces smoked maple bourbon
- ¾ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¼ ounce allspice dram
- Ice
- Ginger beer to top off
- Mint sprig and lime wedge for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, bourbon, lemon juice, and allspice dram.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into copper mug over fresh ice.
- Top off with ginger beer.
- Garnish with mint sprig and lime wedge.
Raspberry Kentucky Mule
Punch up the fruit flavors with raspberry liqueur in this juicy twist.
Ingredients
- 1½ ounces whiskey
- 1 ounce raspberry liqueur
- ¾ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- Ice
- Ginger beer to top off
- Lime wedge and mint sprig for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, whiskey, raspberry liqueur, and lime juice.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into copper mug over fresh ice.
- Top off with ginger beer.
- Garnish with lime wedge and mint sprig.
Not So Gingerly Mule
This Kentucky mule doubles up on the ginger flavors with ginger liqueur; this isn't for those on the fence about ginger.
Ingredients
- 1½ ounces whiskey
- ¾ ounce ginger liqueur
- ¾ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- Ice
- Ginger beer to top off
- Lime wheel for garnish
Instructions
- In a highball glass, add whiskey, ginger liqueur, and lime juice.
- Top off with ginger beer.
- Stir to mix.
- Garnish with lime wheel.
Muddled Kentucky Mule
This whiskey mule is slightly lighter in sugar as it focuses on muddled fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
- 2 lime wedges
- 2-3 mint sprigs
- 2 ounces whiskey
- ½ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- ¼ ounce simple syrup
- Ice
- 2 ounces ginger beer
- Mint sprig for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle lime wedges and mint sprigs with simple syrup.
- Add ice, whiskey, and lime juice.
- Shake to chill.
- Do not strain, pour into rocks glass.
- Add ginger beer.
- Garnish with mint sprig.
Rosemary Kentucky Mule
The herbaceous rosemary simple syrup adds a sweet yet savory spin on the whiskey mule.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces whiskey
- 1 ounce rosemary simple syrup
- ½ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- ½ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Ice
- Ginger beer to top off
- Rosemary sprig for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail, add ice, whiskey, rosemary simple syrup, lime juice, and lemon juice.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into copper mug over fresh ice.
- Top off with ginger beer.
- Garnish with rosemary sprig.
Mule It Over
Think it over when you next make a Moscow Mule. There's a wide world of Kentucky Mules waiting for you to sip. Reach past the vodka and head for the whiskey to level up your next mule.
