Irish Mule

Let's get lucky with this festive Irish mule! Made with fresh mint, lime juice, Irish whiskey and spicy ginger beer, this mule cocktail recipe makes for one crowd-pleasing, refreshing sipper. It's perfect for St. Patrick's Day or any casual evening on the patio when you need a cooling drink. Sláinte!

Course Drinks

Cuisine Irish

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 0

Total Time 5

Servings drink

Calories 215kcal

Author Amanda McGrory-Dixon

Equipment

Muddler
Cocktail stirring spoon
Jigger or small measuring cup
Citrus juicer

Ingredients

8-10 fresh mint leaves
½ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice about ½ lime
2 ounces Irish whiskey
Ice
6 ounces ginger beer chilled
Fresh mint sprig for garnish

Instructions

Add mint leaves and lime juice to a copper mug. Lightly muddle the mint leaves to release their oil. A few twists should do.
Pour in the Irish whiskey with a handful of ice. Stir to chill the whiskey and lime juice.
Add the ginger beer and lightly stir to combine. If needed, add more ice.
Place a fresh sprig of mint in the palm of your hand and quickly clap your other hand on top. This releases the fragrance. Garnish the drink with the mint. Enjoy!

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Notes

Pick limes that feel plump with some give when you press into them. If they’re hard as a rock, that’s a sign they’re dried out.
Before juicing the lime, firmly roll it on the countertop under the palm of your hand. This helps release the juices.
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

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