Irish Mule recipe
Irish whiskey meets ginger beer — smoother and more approachable than the Moscow original.
Method: Build ·
Glass: Copper mug or highball ·
Time: 2 min ·
Difficulty: Beginner ·
Family: The Highball Family
Ingredients
- 2 oz Irish Whiskey
- 0.5 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- Top Ginger Beer
How to make a Irish Mule
- Fill a copper mug or highball glass with ice.
- Pour in Irish whiskey and fresh lime juice.
- Top with ginger beer.
- Stir gently and garnish with a lime wheel and mint sprig.
Garnish
Lime wheel and a sprig of mint.
Pro tip
Irish whiskey's smooth, slightly sweet character pairs beautifully with ginger. Use a spicy ginger beer like Fever-Tree or Q Mixers — the heat plays off the whiskey's honey notes.
History of the Irish Mule
A variation on the Moscow Mule that swaps vodka for Irish whiskey. It gained popularity in the 2010s as Irish whiskey became the fastest-growing spirits category globally.
Flavour profile
Spicy, Citrus, Smooth, Refreshing
Variations
- Kentucky Mule — Use bourbon instead of Irish whiskey
- Mexican Mule — Use tequila for a south-of-the-border twist
- Stormy Irish — Use dark ginger beer and add a dash of bitters
Practise making the Irish Mule in the free Virtual Bar game.