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Glasgow Mule in a copper mug, drawn with its ingredient layers

Glasgow Mule recipe

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The Glasgow Mule is a built whiskey cocktail, made with blended Scotch, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice and more, served in a copper mug over ice. It is citrusy and sparkling.

Strength: about 12% ABV in the glass, roughly 17 g of alcohol and about 180 calories per drink (an estimate; brands, sugar and dilution vary).

Glasgow Mule ingredients

Blended Scotch45 ml (1½ oz)
Elderflower liqueur15 ml (½ oz)
Lemon juice15 ml (½ oz)
Angostura bitters1 dash
Ginger beertop up, about 90 ml

Measures for one serve. Open the drink in Bar Bible to scale it to a batch or switch to ounces.

How to make a Glasgow Mule

  1. Fill a copper mug with ice.
  2. Pour the ingredients in order, topping last.
  3. Lift once gently with a barspoon.
  4. Garnish with a lemon wheel.
Glass
Copper mug
Ice
Cubed
Garnish
Lemon wheel
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Glasgow Mule: quick answers

How strong is a Glasgow Mule?
About 12% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 17 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
How many calories are in a Glasgow Mule?
About 180 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the sweet and fresh ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
What glass is a Glasgow Mule served in?
A copper mug, over ice cubes.
How many ingredients does a Glasgow Mule have?
5 in total: blended Scotch, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, Angostura bitters and ginger beer.

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