Tennessee Whiskey Mule

Name: Tennessee Whiskey Mule
Prep time: 2 min
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1 drink
Ingredients: 2 oz Whiskey

A mule made with whiskey instead of vodka: ginger beer, a lime wedge and plenty of ice.

Time: 2 min
Difficulty: Easy
Method: Built in glass
Glass: Highball glass

Ingredients

Servings

Amounts below make 1 serving.

Whiskey — Tennessee whiskey2 oz

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Garnish: Ginger beer, to top, Lime wedge (1 wedge)

How to make it

1
Three-quarters fill a highball glass with ice.
2
Add the whiskey.
3
Top with ginger beer and stir.
4
Garnish with a lime wedge.

Bar gear

Tools you'll need

JiggerA double-sided measure so every drink comes out the same. Look for one marked in ½ and ¼ oz.
Bar spoonA long, thin spoon for stirring, layering and fishing out cherries.

Recommended glassware

Highball glassTall and straight for long, fizzy mixed drinks over ice.

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Recipe source: Adapted from a Jack Daniel's recipe — Tennessee Mule. Quantities and basic method are factual. Description, steps and names are original Mixistry copy. Mixistry is not affiliated with or endorsed by Jack Daniel's. Last updated 2026-10-11.

Contains alcohol. For adults 21+ (or the legal drinking age where you live). Please enjoy responsibly.