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$2.64
cost
180
cal
12.3%
ABV
3/5
NA score
1.33
std drinks
11.4g
sugar
Kentucky Mule
An easy whiskey cocktail built on bourbon.
The Recipe
- bourbon2 oz
- lime juice0.5 oz
- ginger beer4 oz
Flavor Profile
Cost
Cost Breakdown
Pour cost
$2.64
Bar price
$10–$13
You save
$7.36
| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| bourbon | 2 oz | $2.05 |
| lime juice | 0.5 oz | $0.09 |
| ginger beer | 4 oz | $0.50 |
| Total pour cost | $2.64 | |
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Calories
180
Sugar
11.4g
ABV
12.3%
Std drinks
1.33
| Ingredient | Calories | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| bourbon | 128 | 71.1% |
| ginger beer | 48 | 26.7% |
| lime juice | 4 | 2.2% |
Carbs: 11.5g
Alcohol: 18.7g
Volume: 6.5 oz
Zero-Proof
Non-Alcoholic Version
3/5Convertibility
Original cost
$2.64
Zero-proof cost
$7.98
| Original | Replacement | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| bourbon | Ritual Zero Proof Whiskey Alternative(Ritual) | $2.52 |
| lime juice | Kept | $0.09 |
| ginger beer | Seedlip Zero Proof Spirit(Seedlip) | $5.36 |
Flavor notes
One or more swaps are estimated. Taste and adjust citrus or sweetener to rebalance.
Pairs Well With
whiskeysalted nutscitrus olivesribeyeburgershort ribssteak fritesdark chocolate tartapple pievanilla panna cottaice creamaged cheddargoat cheesetriple cream briecharcuteriehot wingsgreen curryjerk chickenspicy tuna rolls
Common Questions
- What ingredients do I need for a Kentucky Mule?
- 2 oz bourbon, 0.5 oz lime juice, 4 oz ginger beer.
- How much does a Kentucky Mule cost to make at home?
- The estimated pour cost for a Kentucky Mule is $2.64 using standard US retail bottle prices.
- How many calories are in a Kentucky Mule?
- A Kentucky Mule has approximately 180 calories, with 12.3% ABV and 11.4g of sugar.
- Can I make a non-alcoholic Kentucky Mule?
- Yes — the Kentucky Mule has a convertibility score of 3/5. The zero-proof version costs approximately $7.98.