Bright, sweet and spicy this Irish Mule Cocktail is easy to make and perfect for any celebration (especially Saint Patrick’s Day!). A mix of Irish whiskey, ginger beer and lime juice this simple cocktail is sure to turn any get together into a party.

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The Irish Mule is a delicious twist on the classic mule cocktail. A basic Mule cocktail recipe consists of a spirit, lime juice and ginger beer and is the basis of what I think is the perfect cocktail. In the case of the Irish Mule the alcohol is Irish whiskey ( Jameson , Bushmills or your favorite brand) which lends a sweet and slightly smoky note to the cocktail. No matter what mule variation you make ( take a look at the list below) it is traditional to serve this drink in a copper mug and be sure to take a look at my London Mule Cocktail!

Irish Mule – Irish whiskey, lime juice, ginger beer

Moscow Mule – vodka, lime juice, ginger beer

Kentucky Mule – bourbon, lime juice, ginger beer

London Mule – gin, lime juice, ginger beer

Caribbean Mule – rum, lime juice, ginger beer

Mexican Mule – tequila, lime juice, ginger beer

Ingredients for an Irish Mule Cocktail

Irish Whiskey
lime juice
ginger beer
slice of lime
fresh mint

Quick Tips

You can substitute ginger ale for the ginger beer if that’s what you have on hand
I highly recomment using fresh lime juice, the flavor is much better than bottled
To make a pitcher use 2 cups of Irish whiskey, 1 cup of fresh lime juice and 6 cups of ginger beer

How to Make an Irish Mule

This Irish Mule recipe is easy to make to make and perfect for any party. In a copper mug filled with ice cubes add in the Irish whiskey and lime juice. Top with ginger beer and garnish with lime wedges and a sprig of mint.

If you like this Irish Mule Cocktail be sure to take a look at some of my other recipes!

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