Category: Mules and Miscellaneous Cocktails

Mules, Juleps and Everything else that doesn’t fit into the Other Categories.

Mint Julep

Mint Julep

Ingredients

2 oz.Bourbon
.25 oz.Simple Syrup
(or Powdered Sugar and Water)
8Mint Leaves
2 DashesAromatic Bitters
GarnishMint Sprig

Directions

  • Combine the Mint Leaves and Simple Syrup in a Silver Cup
  • Muddle the Mint Leaves
  • Add the Bourbon and Ice
  • Stir till combined
  • Top with a dome of Crushed Ice
  • Garnish with the Bitters, a Mint Sprig and Straw

The Mint Julep originated in the 1700’s in the southern United States. Originally it was used as a medicine. Eventually, in 1900’s, the drink became synonymous with the Kentucky Derby. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

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Moscow Mule

Moscow Mule

Ingredients

2 oz.Vodka
1 oz.Lime Juice
To TopGinger Beer
GarnishLime Wheel

Directions

  • Combine the Vodka and Lime Juice in a Copper Mug over Ice
  • Top with Ginger Beer
  • Stir till combined
  • Garnish with a Lime Wheel and Straw

Despite its name, the Moscow Mule was invented in the United States. It more than likely got it’s name from how synonymous Russia and Vodka are. The drink was supposedly created in 1941 at the Cock ‘n’ Bull Pub in Los Angeles, California. When John Martin and the bar owner Jack Morgan had too much Smirnoff and Ginger Beer, this drink was created. The Copper Mug part is a mystery however. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

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Suffering Bastard (Including Trader Vic’s)

Suffering Bastard

Ingredients

1 oz.Brandy (or Bourbon)
1 oz.London Dry Gin
.5 oz.Lime Juice
2 DashesAngostura Bitters
To TopGinger Beer
GarnishMint Sprig

Directions

  • Combine the Liquor, Lime Juice and Bitters in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
  • Shake for 15 seconds
  • Strain into a Collins Glass over Ice
  • Top with Ginger Beer
  • Stir till combined
  • Garnish with a Mint Sprig and Straw

The Suffering Bastard is a mule that was supposedly invented in 1942 by Joe Scialom at the Shepard’s Hotel in Cairo, Egypt. It was said to be made as a hangover cure for soldiers during World War II. This is an Official IBA Cocktail. The Trader Vic’s version of this drink has more of a tiki vibe with Rum and Orgeat and is served in a special Suffering Bastard Tiki Mug.

Trader Vic’s Suffering Bastard

Ingredients

2 oz.Dark Rum
1 oz.Light Rum
1 oz.Lime Juice
.25 oz.Curaçao (Orange Liqueur)
.25 oz.Orgeat
.25 oz.Rock Candy Syrup (or Simple Syrup)
GarnishMint Sprig
GarnishLime Wedge
GarnishCucumber Spear

Directions

  • Combine the Ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
  • Shake for 15 seconds
  • Strain into a Suffering Bastard Mug or Rocks Glass over Ice
  • Garnish with a Mint Sprig, Lime Wedge, Cucumber Spear and Straw
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Molokai Mule

Molokai Mule

Ingredients

1 oz.Dark Rum
1 oz.Light Rum
1 oz.Brandy
1 oz.Lime Juice
2 oz.Orange Juice
1 oz.Orgeat
2 DashesAngostura Bitters
GarnishLime Wheel
GarnishCocktail Cherry

Directions

  • Combine the Ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
  • Shake for 15 seconds
  • Strain into a Tiki or Copper Mug over Ice
  • Garnish with a Lime Wheel, Cocktail Cherry and Straw

The Molokai Mule name is a lie. It is not from Molokai, nor is it a mule. It was invented in the Kon Tiki Restaurant in Tucson, Arizona. Despite the deception, it is still a pretty delicious cocktail.

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