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Built · 1 serving

Glasgow Mule

A Scotch mule with elderflower liqueur, lemon, aromatic bitters, and spicy ginger beer.

Short answer

Glasgow Mule is a built cocktail made with blended scotch whisky, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, aromatic bitters, and ginger beer. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 4 minutes.
Time4 min
MethodBuilt
GlassHighball
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Glasgow Mule ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Glasgow Mule ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Blended Scotch whisky45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz3 parts
Elderflower Liqueur15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Lemon Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1.5 parts
Aromatic bitters1 dash———
Ginger Beer120 ml12 cl4.1 oz8 parts

Garnish: Lemon wheel and candied ginger

Method

How to make Glasgow Mule

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the highball, prepare fresh serving ice, and ready the Lemon wheel and candied ginger.

  2. 02

    Measure blended scotch, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, aromatic bitters, ginger beer accurately before opening any carbonated ingredient.

  3. 03

    Add the non-carbonated ingredients directly to the chilled highball.

  4. 04

    Add fresh ice, complete the drink with its final mixer, and stir only enough to combine.

  5. 05

    Check the fill level and give one gentle lift with a bar spoon without over-diluting the drink.

  6. 06

    Finish with Lemon wheel and candied ginger and serve immediately while fresh.

Tasting profile

What does Glasgow Mule taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (5/5) and sourness (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength2 / 5
Freshness5 / 5

Quick answers

Glasgow Mule questions

What is in a Glasgow Mule?

Kokto’s build uses blended scotch whisky, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, aromatic bitters, and ginger beer.

How long does a Glasgow Mule take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 4 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Glasgow Mule prepared?

It uses a built method and is served in a highball. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Glasgow Mule alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B004https://punchdrink.com/recipes/glasgow-mule/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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