Moscow Mule Cocktail
To me, the blend of ingredients is what make this refreshing Moscow Mule cocktail recipe so delish!
But what makes this refreshing Moscow Mule Cocktail really… cool? Why, it’s that crazy copper mug, of course!
Look at that condensation! Serving it in this vessel makes people smile.
“Nice mug!” they say.
Yes, it is. I love this mug. It keeps beverages colder longer than a coffee mug or a cocktail glass does.
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How to make the Moscow mule cocktail
Pre-step
Gather the copper mug and measuring glass. Cut a lime wheel and set it aside for garnish.
You will be building this cocktail directly in the mug. After measuring out each ingredient, pour it into the mug.
Step one
Gather the ingredients – vodka, lime and ginger beer.
That’s it. As my brother loves to say, “Simple, yet elegant!” That’s this drink in a nutshell.
Step two
Fill the mug with ice, all the way to the top.
Step three
Measure out 2 ounces of vodka.
Step four
Cut the lime in half and squeeze one of the halves. I find that it yields anywhere between 0.5 and 1 ounce of lime juice per half. I usually use whatever amount of juice the lime yields in this cocktail. But if you want an amount – 3/4 of an ounce.
The show stopper
Step five
I usually pour the ginger beer directly in the mug but I poured it into a shot glass so I could take a photo of it.
My copper mug is 16 ounces, which is bigger than the average copper mug, so it took around 6 ounces of the ginger beer, not the 4 ounces shown.
Also, it’s good to note that most ginger beers aren’t alcoholic, they’re more like a ginger soda, spicier and stronger flavored than ginger ale.
Mmmmmm-mmm-mm! It’s wonderful how refreshing this drink is.
Here’s an overhead view.
I hope you enjoyed this Moscow Mule cocktail recipe.
Let me know if you make it by leaving me a comment. What is your favorite ginger beer?
And as always, may all your dishes/drinks be delish!
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Refreshing Moscow Mule Cocktail
Ingredients
- 2 ounces vodka
- 1 ounce lime juice anywhere between .5 and 1 ounce of juice
- 3 ounces Ginger beer or amount to fill mug
Garnish
lime wheel for garnish
- 1 lime wheel
Instructions
- Fill mug with ice
- Add 2 ounces vodka, lime juice (.5 – 1 ounce) and fill the mug with ginger beer2 ounces vodka, 1 ounce lime juice, 3 ounces Ginger beer
- Place lime wheel on the rim of mug1 lime wheel
- Sip
- Smile
- Enjoy
Equipment
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This is just how my wife makes them- so delicious on a warm, sunny afternoon.
Scott!
Yay. I love the ‘mule’ I’m glad your wife makes them like I do! Have a great weekend!
Elaine
My husband is intrigued with this one as he’s never tasted one before. Printed your recipe out for him to try!
Have you used your cherry vodka to make a cherry mule?
Yes. It’s delicious. I use the cherry vodka in a lot of cocktails because it has a nice flavor. I should post some of them. Thanks for your question Gerri!