Make hosting a breeze with a DIY Mule Bar! Give your guests the freedom to mix up their own version of this zesty, refreshing classic. With fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and plenty of ways to riff, your DIY Mule Bar is a great way to impress your guests without playing bartender all night. 

 Classic Mule

• 2 oz. Bourbon, Rye, or Gin
• 4 oz. Ginger Beer
• ½ oz. Fresh Lime Juice
• Garnish with lime wedge

WHAT YOU’LL NEED FOR A NEW RIFF MULE BAR

Setting up your Mule Bar is simple. Here’s everything you need to let your guests personalize their perfect pour:

The Star of the Show

• New Riff Bottled In Bond Bourbon – rich and warm, a perfect base for a classic Kentucky Mule
• New Riff Bottled In Bond Rye – bold and spicy, for a Mule with extra character
• New Riff Kentucky Wild Gin Bourbon Barreled – bright and herbal, for a refreshing Gin Mule
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The Best Mixers for a Mule

Ginger Beer: classic, spicy, or citrusy varieties

Variety of Fresh Juices

Garnish Ideas for a Mule Station

Let your guests mix and match:

• Citrus: Lime wedges, lemon wheels, orange slices
• Fruits: Peaches, plums, nectarines, berries
• Herbs: Fresh mint, rosemary, thyme
• Others: Cucumber slices, jalapeño (for a spicy kick)

Fun Extras to Elevate your Mule Bar

Bitters (optional, but a fun flavor layer!)
Try orange, Angostura, Tiki, Peychaud’s

Essential Tools for a DIY Mule Bar

• Copper mugs for the full experience (or any 10–12 oz. glass works just fine)
• Plenty of ice – for building the drink and chilling the ginger beer
  *Crushed ice is classic for Mules (and looks great in a copper mug), but small cubes work too!
• Toothpicks or garnish picks – for a clean, polished look
• A jigger (or any small measuring cup)

 BUILD THE PERFECT MULE

1. Fill your mug or glass with ice
2. Add 2 oz. of your New Riff spirit of choice
3. Squeeze in ½ oz. of fresh lime juice
4. Top with about 4 oz. of ginger beer
5. Garnish & Go – Add herbs, citrus, or a few dashes of bitters
6. Sip and enjoy your personal riff on a classic!

HOSTING TIPS FOR A BEAUTIFUL BAR SETUP

• Brighten up your bar with fresh flowers for a pop of color
• Pre-skewer garnishes so guests can grab and go
• Set out colorful straws to keep things playful and fun
• Have your guest bring their favorite ginger beer
• Create a framed menu board to make it easy peasy for your guests

NEW RIFF MULE RECEIPE IDEA TO INSPIRE

• 2 oz. New Riff Bottled in Bond Bourbon
• ½ lime juice
• 3 oz. Ginger Beer
• 1 oz. Peach Juice
• Garnish with Fresh Mint and Peaches

Hosting your own New Riff Mule Bar? Be sure to show off your DIY bar and tag us @newriff!