Apple Butter Bourbon Mule

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A bourbon mule built on rich apple butter syrup and fresh lime, topped with ginger beer.

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INGREDIENT LIST

2 oz bourbon
1 1/2 oz apple butter syrup, see Notes from the Bar
1/2 oz fresh lime juice
4 oz ginger beer
Garnish: thin apple slices, candied ginger and/or a cinnamon stick

COCKTAIL METHOD

Fill a copper mug or tall glass with ice.
Add the bourbon, apple butter syrup, and lime juice.
Top with ginger beer and gently stir to combine.
Garnish with apple slices, candied ginger, or a cinnamon stick.

Notes from the Bar

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APPLE BUTTER SYRUP

Whisk together 1/4 cup apple butter and 1/4 cup hot water until completely smooth. This makes enough syrup for 2 cocktails, so double it for a larger batch and refrigerate any leftovers. Unlike a standard simple syrup, apple butter syrup is made with equal parts fruit and water, so it adds rich apple flavor and a silky texture rather than intense sweetness.

BOURBON MATTERS

A bourbon with a little rye spice, like Bulleit or Buffalo Trace, keeps this from tasting too soft against the apple butter and ginger beer.

COPPER MUG TIP

A copper mug isn't required, but it keeps the drink colder longer and is the classic presentation for anything in the mule family. → Link to our favorite copper mugs

GARNISH OPTIONS

Thin apple slices or an apple fan look beautiful against the copper, and a cinnamon stick adds a little extra warmth on the nose with each sip. Candied ginger is a nice touch if you want more ginger flavor without adding more ginger beer.

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