Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Let’s make it (and make it good)
- Alright — roll up your sleeves. Here we go.
Step 1: Chill the mug
- Throw your copper mug in the freezer for a few minutes. Not required, but it just hits differently when it’s frosty cold.
Step 2: Pour the bourbon
- Two ounces. Straight in. Don’t measure with your heart — I’ve done that, and, uh… let’s just say that night ended early.
Step 3: Add lime juice
- Half an ounce. Fresh. Always fresh. That tang makes the drink pop.
Step 4: Ice, lots of it
- Load that mug up. You want it packed — cold keeps the fizz crisp.
Step 5: Ginger beer on top
- Pour gently, about 4–6 oz. I usually go light first, taste, then top off. Stir once, slow. Don’t go wild — this isn’t a tornado.
Step 6: Garnish (if you care)
- Lime wheel, mint sprig, little pat on the back. You’re done.
- Take a sip. Let it fizz up the nose a little. Yeah. That’s it.
