Refreshing Whisky Mule // The Cali Mule

This is our spin on a mule called The Cali Mule.

It's very refreshing with loads of citrus and just the right amount of ginger beer, perfect for summer. The Kentucky Mule is a classic cocktail that's been around since the 1940's. This is our West coast take on a mule that includes some citrus, like oranges, similar to margaritas that are very popular on the West coast. This is a great summer drink that goes well with any outdoor or backyard event and is great with BBQ!

For this recipe we used Blinking Owl bourbon to try and support a local distillery. Definitely check them out!

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Ingredients 

• 2 oz Whiskey 
• 1.5 oz of lemon simple syrup
• ½ oz Fresh Squeezed OJ 
• 3 dashes of Orange Bitters
• 2 oz Ginger Beer
• Garnish: Orange Piece and Lemon Wheel

How to make

• Add ice to shaker
• Add 2 oz of Whiskey
• Add 1.5 oz of lemon simple syrup
• Add ½ oz fresh squeezed OJ
• Add 3 dashes of orange bitters
• Shake 
• Pour into glass
• Top with 2 oz of ginger beer
• Garnish with orange piece and lemon wheel

Non Alcoholic version

• 1.5 oz of Lemon Simple Syrup
• 0.5 oz of fresh Orange Juice
• 2 oz of Ginger Beer
• 2 oz of Club Soda

Lemon Simple Syrup

• 1/2 cup of Water
• 1/2 cup of Sugar * heat on stove top until sugar has dissolved then add *
• 1 cup of fresh squeezed Lemon Juice
• Mix that all together and refrigerate

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