Name: Moscow Mule
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2 oz. Vodka; 1/2 oz. fresh Lime Juice (*see head note); 4 oz. Ginger Beer ((not the same as gingerale)); Lime Wedge (, for garnish)

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Moscow Mule Cocktail Recipe

When you see the copper mug, you know it’s a Moscow mule cocktail. This refreshing drink with vodka, spicy ginger beer and lime juice is a classic favorite all around the world. The history of this popular drink and the copper mug is quite interesting. You can read about the AMAZING story of this cocktail here. This is a super easy cocktail to just eyeball and make to taste. If you want, just squeeze a half of a lime into the cocktail instead of measuring. The traditional copper moscow mule mug is optional, but it just doen’t feel like the same without one. The refreshing chill coming through the copper mug.

Video: How to Make Moscow Mule Drink

Ginger Beer Note: Ginger Beer is not the same as gingerale (gingerale will work in a pinch). Don’t get them confused or else the drink won’t taste like a good Moscow Mule. Ginger beer is usually less sweet and has more of a ginger “bite” than gingerale. The strong ginger flavor is what gives this drink it’s classic flavors. Every brand of ginger beer will vary, so find the one that you like. Goslings Ginger Beer & Barritt’s Ginger Beer are common choices & a good starting point.

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Moscow Mule

This is a super easy cocktail to just eyeball and make to taste. If you want, just squeeze a half of a lime into the cocktail instead of measuring.

The traditional copper moscow mule mug is optional, but it just doen't feel like the same without one. The refreshing chill coming through the copper mug.

Ginger Beer Note: Ginger Beer is not the same as gingerale (gingerale will work in a pinch). Ginger beer is usually less sweet and has more of a ginger "bite". Every brand will vary, so find the one that you like. Goslings Ginger Beer & Barritt's Ginger Beer are common choices & a good starting point.

Prep Time5 mins

Total Time5 mins

Servings: Cocktail

Calories: 173kcal

Ingredients

2 oz. (60 ml) Vodka
1/2 oz. (15 ml) fresh Lime Juice *see head note
4 oz. (120 ml) Ginger Beer (not the same as gingerale)
Lime Wedge , for garnish

Instructions

Add ice to a copper mug *see headnote. Pour in the vodka and lime juice (or just squeeze in 1/2 a lime - add the spent lime shell into the mug after squeezing).
Slowly pour in the ginger beer and gently stir. Garnish with a lime wedge if desired. Enjoy.