If you're celebrating The Kentucky Derby, making an ace drink can be intimidating.
The Kentucky mule, a three-ingredient drink, is perfect for derby viewing and more.
A Kentucky mule combines whiskey, lime juice, and ginger beer with fresh garnishes, resembling the Moscow mule and mint julep.
The cocktail is easy to create and great for summer.
The Kentucky mule is a vodka-based variation of the 1940s Moscow mule.
Both are buck cocktails, invented in the late 1800s, says Kim Romo, Beverage Manager at Eberly in Austin, Texas. Buck-style cocktails use ginger and citrus.
Swapping vodka for bourbon creates a richer, more complex drink while preserving the refreshing, effervescent aspect of a mule we all love.
Some ideas and tricks can make a Kentucky mule stand out, despite its ease of preparation.