“The Irish Donkey” - Irish Whiskey Cocktail

Based on the ubiquitous Mule cocktail this is a nod to the hard-working donkey in rural Ireland

The Irish Donkey

The Irish Donkey

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Author: Irish Whiskey LAD
Prep time: 7 MinTotal time: 7 Min
Based on the ubiquitous Mule cocktail this is a nod to the hard-working donkey in rural Ireland

Ingredients

Get It Ready
  • 2 fl. oz./60ml. Irish Whiskey
  • 1 fl. oz./30ml. Fresh Lime Juice
  • 5 Drops of Lime Bitters
  • Smidge Freshly Cut Ginger
  • 1 Can/Btl. Ginger Beer
  • Wedge/Slice Lime to garnish
  • Ice As Required

Instructions

Get It Made
  1. Add Irish Whiskey to your cocktail shaker
  2. Squeeze fresh Lime into your cocktail shaker
  3. Put the squeezed Lime into your cocktail shaker
  4. Dab or drop in the Lime Bitters (5 Drops)
  5. Put freshly Cut Ginger into your cocktail shaker
  6. Optional - Simple Syrup/Homemade Meyer Lemon-cello/Agave Syrup
  7. Fill your cocktail shaker with the desired amount of ice cubes
  8. Pop on the lid and shake well to combine
  9. Strain into your serving glass or Mule Cup containing ice
  10. Top with Ginger Beer
  11. Stir gently to mix everything together
  12. Garnish with a wedge/slice of Lime, pop in a straw and
  13. Sip and Enjoy…Sláinte!

Nutrition Facts

Calories

163.58

Fat

0.24

Sat. Fat

0

Carbs

4.61

Fiber

0.99

Net carbs

3.62

Sugar

1.5

Protein

0.67

Sodium

3.84

Cholesterol

0

DISCLAIMER: I am a home cocktail maker with no real formal training in the American art of Bartending/Mixology. So the purists may reckon that I might be doing some things wrong in this cocktail recipe and if I am let me know and I'll up my game!

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