Montana Whisky Mule

Montana Whisky Mule cocktail made with sarsaparilla and served in a copper mug which keeps the drink cooler longer. Recipe and photography from the Unofficial Yellowstone cookbook by Jackie Alpers. 

he Unofficial Yellowstone Cookbook's Montana Mule cocktail is made with whisky and sarsaparilla and served in a copper mug with lots of ice.
Montana Whisky Mule Cocktail
Copper mugs keep drinks colder, longer. This is a bonus recipe from The Unofficial Yellowstone Cookbook out October 2023.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz whiskey
  • 4 oz Sioux City sarsaparilla
  • Juice from 1 large lime about 2 Tbsp
  • Crushed ice for serving
  • Rosemary for garnish
  • Lime wedge for garnish

Instructions

  • Pour the whisky and lime juice into a copper mule mug and stir to combine. Fill the mug with crushed ice, then top with sarsaparilla. garnish with a lime wedge and a sprig of rosemary. Drink immediately.
  • Tip: To crush ice, place cubes in a resealable bag and smash with a meat mallet.

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