Kentucky Bloom Mule

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-25 · Updated 2026-06-25

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A floral and spicy mule variation featuring bourbon and fresh ginger, evoking the charm of Kentucky's gardens and hardware roots. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together bourbon, fresh lime juice, ginger syrup for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 6 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 210 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 oz bourbon
1 oz fresh lime juice
3/4 oz ginger syrup
3 oz ginger beer
1 mint sprig
1 lime wheel

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Instructions

Step 1: Fill a copper mule mug with crushed ice to the top.
Step 2: Pour in 2 oz bourbon, 1 oz fresh lime juice, and 3/4 oz ginger syrup.
Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 15 seconds to combine.
Step 4: Top with 3 oz ginger beer, pouring slowly to maintain carbonation.
Step 5: Slap 1 mint sprig between your palms to release aroma and tuck it into the mug alongside a lime wheel on the rim as garnish.