You’ll Love this Bourbon Moscow Mule Recipe

This Bourbon Moscow Mule is a great twist on one of my favorite cocktails! It’s super refreshing and ridiculously easy to make. This whiskey mule recipe is perfect for serving at parties or sipping one at the end of a long day and is one of my favorite Moscow Mule recipes.

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You’ll Love this Whiskey Mule!

Bourbon whiskey is so hot right now. Not, like temperature hot. But, like, hipster-y hot. And I know you want to make sure you are all up to speed on what the cool people are doing. Insert laughing/crying emoji face here.

Since we are already bourbon fans in this house, I thought I would see if I liked it in a mule. Fun fact: I do. It’s pretty much a Moscow Mule with bourbon instead of the vodka.I stinking love Moscow Mules. Ginger beer is my jam and I love how refreshing these drinks are. The fresh lime juice also makes my heart and mouth happy. A good bourbon can be costly. So this is a great drink for something that is not top-shelf. 

My husband is a whiskey sour man, so we were fresh out of all our whiskey and bourbon except for the last two drinks in this Four Roses bottle… which is now empty. And I’m not sorry. These drinks were delicious.

Is a Whiskey Mule the same as a Kentucky Mule and Bourbon Mule?

Pretty much. I’ll be honest I don’t totally know the difference between whiskey and bourbon. Or is it bourbon whiskey? And don’t get me started on Scotch. And should they be capitalized? Who knows? Have you heard of Kentucky bourbon?

Hence why this is sometimes called a Kentucky Mule recipe. I’ve also seen them called a Tennessee Mule (because of Tennessee whiskey).

Ok, so Scotch is whisky that is made in Scotland. And Bourbon is whiskey made in the United States. There is also a difference in the ingredients that are used.But that’s as far as my knowledge goes. You can read more about Whiskey and Bourbon on Mentalfloss.

What is the Best Bourbon for a Moscow Mule?

It doesn’t have to be made in Kentucky to be called bourbon, but there are a bunch of great varieties that are made there. I love Four Roses. Woodford Reserve can be found in many places. And I think Knob Creek is a great one for making a mule with bourbon. All of these are an accessible price point and taste delicious. 

A traditional mule uses a bit of fresh mint to finish it off but I thought that sage might be a great addition to this drink. I also decided to muddle a little with the lime juice and bourbon to boost the flavor a little.

This is a great cocktail to serve at Thanksgiving. The flavor is subtle so, no, you won’t think you are drinking the stuffing. I mean you can drink a Bourbon Mule any time of the year but for some reason, they feel especially perfect for fall. 

How to make a Bourbon Moscow Mule

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. Bourbon
• 4 oz. Reed’s Ginger Beer
• Juice of half a lime
• Fresh sage leaves
• Bitters
  

You can use regular bitters too and it will still be delicious! I just really like the blends from Bittermens! 

Steps:

1. In a copper mug or glass, add the lime juice, Bourbon and sage then muddle gently.
2. Add ice.
3. Top with ginger beer.
4. Add a few dashes of bitters
5. Clap a fresh sage leaf between your palms and place on top of the drink.

After making these this Bourbon mule recipe a few times you won’t even need to look at the measurements anymore. They are SO easy and you don’t need any fancy equipment unless you want to serve them in these copper mugs. (Which you should because they’re cute).Just a few drops of bitters in the finished drink and you’re all set. Now just give that sage a clap in between your hands to release the scent and lay it on top of your drink. It smells so good! But it tastes even better! I’m partial to a whiskey mule in the fall. I love that you can take something basic, like ginger beer, and change up the flavor so much.

I’ve made versions with strawberry and mint, pumpkin and now the perfect Holiday Mule! What is your favorite kind of mule to make?

Printable Kentucky Mule Recipe

(Because remember, the recipes are all the same it just depends on the type of liquor you use).

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Easy Bourbon Moscow Mule

This delicious Bourbon Moscow Mule recipe is a delicious whiskey twist on the classic Moscow Mule cocktail! 

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword moscow mule recipes, moscow mule variations

Prep Time 5 minutes

Servings 1

Author Sharon Garofalow

Ingredients

• 2 oz. Bourbon
• 4 oz. Reed's Ginger Beer
• Juice of half a lime
• Fresh sage leaves
• Bitters

Instructions

1. In a copper mug or glass, add the lime juice, Bourbon and sage then muddle gently.
2. Add ice.
3. Top with ginger beer.
4. Add a few dashes of bitters
5. Clap a fresh sage leaf between your palms and place on top of the drink.

Are you a fan of Bourbon Mules?

More easy cocktail recipes to try:

• Strawberry Mint Moscow Mule Recipe
• Blackberry Whiskey Lemonade Cocktail Recipe
• Mexican Mule Recipe
• White Wine Spritzer

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This Bourbon Moscow Mule recipe is easy to make and a fun twist on the classic mule cocktail. If you are a bourbon fan, you’ll love this delicious drink idea.