Peeps: It's no secret that I like my cocktails.
Which is a good thing, given that I now live in Kentucky, the bourbon capital of the world (I think it's pretty safe to make this broad claim).
However, it's now March and I'm reading reports that the sap is running in Vermont and the sugaring season has begun. Which makes me miss Vermont and its incomparable Grade B maple syrup like crazy.
So, being The Ninj, I decided to blend the specialty of my old home state with that of my new one and turn them into one delicious cocktail: the Green Mountain Mule, a riff on the Moscow Mule that pays homage to both Vermont and Kentucky.
Regular readers may remember that, in addition to being The Ninj and sharing lots of healthy, easy recipes, wit and wisdom with you here on the blog, I'm also a freelance writer and my work has been featured in both print and digital publications.
I crafted my Green Mountain Mule for Edible Green Mountains magazine. Please head over to their site to both read my entire piece about bourbon and get the recipe for this unfussy, North-meets-South, North-loves-South cocktail.
- Read the article -- Warm Up to Bourbon
- Get the Green Mountain Mule recipe
Are you a bourbon fan, as I am? What's your favorite bourbon cocktail? Leave a comment: The Ninj wants to know.
Never been a huge bourbon drinker but I will definitely sip on a good whiskey sour. This recipe, however, tickles my fancy and I know I'd love it!
ReplyDeleteYou'll totally dig this if you like whiskey sours, Bill -- hope you give it a try!
DeleteLOVE ginger beer, so a cocktail using it that doesn't include vodka sounds great. But I know bupkus about bourbon. Any recommendations for a bourbon good enough to actually drink, but not so spendy as to break the bank? Oh yeah... AND that's readily available outside your great state?
ReplyDeleteJim Beam for mixing, Margaret, Maker's Mark for sipping. :-) ENJOY!
DeleteAnd word on the street is that the Trader Joe's brand of bourbon is quite good...
DeleteAh man, it's 10 in the morning, I'm on my break at work and now I want a drink. Great recipe :)
ReplyDeleteIt's 5 o'clock somewhere, Emma. :-)
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