Kentucky Mule (bourbon Mule)

Fill a copper mug (or highball glass) to the brim with 1 cup of fresh ice cubes or crushed ice to chill the vessel thoroughly.

Pour 2 oz of bourbon whiskey and 1/2 oz of freshly squeezed lime juice directly over the ice.

Top the drink with approximately 4 oz of high-quality ginger beer, leaving a small amount of room at the top of the mug.

Stir gently with a bar spoon for about 5 seconds to combine the flavors without flattening the carbonation of the ginger beer.

Clap the fresh mint sprig between your hands to release its aromatic oils and tuck it into the ice along with the lime wheel for garnish.