Moscow Mule

While the Moscow Mule's origin story has nothing to do with Moscow or mules, this vodka-based cocktail has become a classic. Served in an ice-cold copper mug, the Moscow Mule is composed of vodka, ginger beer, and lime juice. Allegedly this drink was created by two men who were just trying to get…

Category
Cocktails
Glassware
Copper mug
ABV
10-12%
Flavour
Spicy, Citrusy, Refreshing

Key ingredients

How to make it

Fill a copper mug with ice. Add 2 oz vodka and ½ oz fresh lime juice, then top with 4-6 oz ginger beer and stir gently. Garnish with a lime wedge and a sprig of mint if you like.

Flavour profile

Spicy, Citrusy, Refreshing

Origin & history

Los Angeles, 1941, born from a marketing collaboration between a vodka importer, a ginger-beer maker and a copper-mug saleswoman.

Serve it in

Copper mug

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