Irish Mule
Ireland's spirited twist on the Moscow Mule. Smooth Irish whiskey replaces vodka for a warmer, more characterful take on the ginger-and-lime classic.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Irish whiskey
- 4 oz Ginger beer
- 0.5 oz Fresh lime juice
- lime wheel (garnish) garnish
- mint sprig (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Enjoy with spiced or ginger-forward appetizers such as Thai-inspired shrimp cakes or Indian samosas to amplify the ginger beer's warmth and spice. The whiskey's smoothness balances heat without competing.
Instructions
Fill a copper mug with ice
Pour Irish whiskey over the ice
Add fresh lime juice
Top with ginger beer and stir gently to combine without losing carbonation
Garnish with a lime wheel and a sprig of mint
Tips
Use a quality ginger beer with real ginger bite, such as Fever-Tree or Q Mixers, for the best contrast against the smooth whiskey A copper mug is traditional and keeps the drink ice cold, but a highball glass works perfectly fine For extra spice, muddle a few slices of fresh ginger in the bottom of the mug before building the drink