Citrus and Spice Kentucky Mule Cocktail

• servings: 1 serving
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

1 1/2 oz. bourbon (Elijah Craig or Woodford Reserve)

1/2 oz. Triple Sec (Cointreau)

1/2 oz. freshly lime juice

3/4 oz. spiced syrup

3 oz. ginger beer

1/2 fresh orange slice (optional)

1/2 lime slice (optional)

2 cinnamon sticks

1/2 cup dark brown sugar

1/2 cup water

2 teaspoons cinnamon

2 teaspoons ground cloves

2 teaspoons cardamom

Directions

Kentucky Mule

Combine bourbon, triple sec, lime juice and spiced syrup in a mixing glass with ice. Stir 45 seconds to combine. Pour over ice in a rocks glass. Add ginger beer. Top with cinnamon stick, lime wedge and orange slice.

Spiced Syrup

Combine all the ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Take off the heat and let infuse for 30 minutes. Strain into a clean, lidded container. Refrigerate for up to two weeks.

Nutrition

• Calories: 281 kcal
• Sodium: 25 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 44 g
• Dietary Fiber: 8 g
• Total Sugars: 28 g