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Irish Mule

A mule highball made with Irish whiskey, lime, and ginger beer.

Base spirit
Whiskey
Style
Highball
Glassware
Highball glass
Technique
Build

The Irish Mule swaps vodka for Irish whiskey in the classic mule template. Whiskey warmth sits under lime and spicy ginger beer for an easy St. Patrick’s Day and year-round highball. Served over ice, it is approachable and clearly themed without gimmick ingredients.

Irish Mule in a highball or copper mug over ice, pale gold, lime wheel.

Ingredients

Servings

Did you know?

“Irish Mules are a straightforward spirit-swap on the Moscow Mule and a common St. Patrick’s Day special.”

Source:Modern mule variation menus

Bartender's Note

Use a spicy ginger beer. A soft Irish whiskey keeps the drink smooth.

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How to make the Irish Mule

  1. 1Build whiskey and lime over ice
  2. 2Top with ginger beer and stir gently
  3. 3Garnish with a lime wheel

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