The Christmas season is in full swing, which means weekend and holiday drinks with pals. The summer heat may be brutal, so it’s important to find a way to cool down while still partaking in alcoholic beverages. The Moscow mule is a trendy beverage that tastes as good as it looks when served in a copper mug. If whiskey is more your thing, though, try an Irish Mule instead, which is spiked with Irish whiskey. The standard cocktail recipe calls for the chosen spirit to be combined with the mixer of choice, ice, and a garnish.
IRISH MULE COCKTAIL TIPS
Because ice dilutes whiskey’s flavour, it’s not always a good idea to serve it that way, but bourbon’s naturally richer flavours make it a good choice in many cases. Peaky Blinders Irish Whiskey, the spirit used in this drink, is a mixture of grain and single malt Irish whiskey that has been matured in bourbon barrels. This means that you may still enjoy its fragrant apricot and orange peel aroma, its smooth vanilla and honey flavour, and its lingering chocolate and cinnamon aftertaste. Even better with a splash of ginger beer.
This Irish Mule cocktail, created by Halewood South Africa, is perfect for relaxing with friends on a warm summer day.
IRISH MULE COCKTAIL RECIPE
Course: Cocktail
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 1 serving
INGREDIENTS
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50 ml Peaky Blinder Irish Whiskey
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½ can ginger beer
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lime wedge
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mint sprig
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ice
METHOD
- Add the ice to a whiskey tumbler and pour in the whiskey and ginger beer.
- Garnish with a lime wedge and mint sprig.