The Copper Can Bourbon Mule

The Copper Can Bourbon Mule is a ready-to-drink cocktail from Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, is bottled at 10% alcohol by volume (ABV). A bourbon-forward take on the classic Moscow Mule format, this canned cocktail is made with premium Kentucky bourbon aged in Kentucky, house-made ginger beer, and fresh lime juice. It is gluten-free and built around the same commitment to real, quality ingredients that define the Copper Can lineup.

Where the original Moscow Mule relies on a distilled corn-based vodka for a clean, neutral base, the Bourbon Mule centers on Kentucky bourbon. The smoky, aged character of the bourbon gives this variation a distinctly warmer, more spirit-forward personality, one the brand describes as a true bourbon-forward cocktail with a taste profile suited to fall and winter occasions. The use of house-made ginger beer and fresh lime juice ensures the same handcrafted approach found across the Copper Can range, with the ginger and lime complementing and brightening the bourbon rather than masking it.

The Copper Can Bourbon Mule pairs well with grilled and smoked meats, hearty stews, roasted root vegetables, aged cheeses, and dark chocolate, where the smoky, warming character of the bourbon base can stand alongside equally rich and bold flavors. Its approachable canned format also makes it a natural choice for cold-weather gatherings, tailgates, holiday entertaining, and occasions where a classic bourbon cocktail experience is preferred without mixing.

Aroma: Smoky and bourbon-forward with warm notes from Kentucky aging, underscored by house-made ginger beer and fresh lime.

Palate: Bold and spirit-forward with the warmth of aged Kentucky bourbon, balanced by ginger spice and a bright lift of fresh lime juice.

Finish: Warm and lingering with a smoky bourbon depth and a clean ginger and citrus close.