Maple Bourbon Mule Cocktail
This Maple Bourbon Mule is a cozy twist on a classic mule, blending smooth bourbon, fresh lime, spicy ginger beer, and pure maple syrup for a balanced cocktail with warm, sweet, and spicy notes. Perfect for any season!
Equipment
- Copper mug or rocks glass
- Jigger
- Cocktail shaker or stirring glass
- Bar spoon
- Citrus juicer
- Ice scoop
- Fine-mesh strainer
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon smooth
- 0.75 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz pure maple syrup
- 3 oz ginger beer
- ice cubes
- lime wedge or wheel for garnish
- fresh mint sprig or candied ginger optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a copper mug or glass with ice.
- Add bourbon, lime juice, and maple syrup.
- Stir or shake until well blended and chilled.
- Pour ginger beer over the mixture.
- Stir gently to mix in the ginger beer.
- Garnish with a lime wedge or wheel. Add a sprig of mint or candied ginger on top if you like.
Notes
Use pure maple syrup for best flavor. For more spice, add extra ginger beer or a slice of fresh ginger. For a non-alcoholic version, skip the bourbon and use extra ginger beer. Enjoy soon after mixing for best fizz and flavor.