Moscow Mule Cocktail
The Moscow Mule has fast become a favourite cocktail. So the rumor goes that the Moscow Mule is a product of American capitalism at its best. Three business owners with a surplus of vodka, ginger beer, and copper mugs schemed up a plan to get rid of their excess products.
I still drink mine in a short cocktail glass. But the copper mugs would certainly elevate it to the next level (I don’t have any copper mugs)
Moscow Mule
I had a friend spin me on the cocktail recipe. You would think that with a name like Moscow Mule, it has Russian roots. But it’s definitely an American throwback. Moscow mules actually helped popularize vodka in the 1940s, when it was new to the United States.
Lately, for most of my Vodka cocktails, it’s been the Poliakov vodka
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Best drinking for the Moscow Mule
Well, think of hot days. Honestly, I love the lime and ginger flavours. So for me, a brunch or boozy lunch type of drink. Just drink it whenever you want, and enjoy it. It’s all about a short cocktail glass for me. The Copper Mugs would be great to try, which you can get from Amazon.
What’s in a Moscow Mule
Vodka
It’s a simple but very elegant cocktail to make. With vodka as above, pick one that you like. I have a thing at the moment for Russian Vodka, so it’s Poliakov Vodka.. Honestly, there are so many great brands, drink what you enjoy.
Ginger Beer
Now, for this drink, it’s the Australian-made Bundaberg Ginger Beer. There are so many decent ginger beers out there. But for this drink, it’s all about the Bundy ginger beer, simply the best on the market.
Lime juice/wedges
Pick fresh limes. I love fresh lime juice, I always squeeze the wedges over the ice.
Ice
You can not get it wrong. The preference is ice cubes, not crushed ice. I like those big cubes.
Which glass do I use?
Short glasses are best. However, legend has it that Copper Mugs are the best. The Bold & Divne Moscow Mule Copper Mugs come in a set of 2.
How to make a Moscow Mule
It’s a very simple cocktail to make. Just pour ingredients over several ice cubes. Just don’t forget the Garnish. A Lime wedge will set it off nicely, and it looks impressive.
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Moscow Mule Cocktail
- Total Time: 5 minutes
Description
A Moscow mule is a cocktail made with vodka, ginger beer, and lime juice; garnished with a slice or wedge of lime, and a sprig of mint.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces vodka (Pick your favourite, I love Poliakov )
- 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice (about ½ medium lime)
- 4 ounces ginger beer (I recommend Bundaberg Beer)
- Lime wedge, for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a short glass or similarly sized glass with ice. Pour in the vodka and lime juice. Fill the glass with ginger beer. Give it a good stir.
- Garnish with a lime wedge.
- Prep Time: 5
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This is a very simple cocktail recipe and should be enjoyed. It’s a nice, simple, smooth, and elegant recipe. Enjoy it all day long.
