Moscow Mule

The Moscow Mule is such a timeless classic in its signature copper mug. This recipe is one that we put together, because we didn’t quit have all the necessary ingredients. It was still the perfect balance of Vodka and Ginger beer, and a cold refreshing cup of crushed ice. Also, if you have the extra sprig of mint, it makes it more special.

Moscow Mule

This classic drink is a decade long favorite. It has a crisp combination of vodka, lime, and the spicy punch of ginger beer, the Moscow Mule has the perfect balance of flavors.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Equipment

• Copper Moscow Mules mugs These are optional, however, it can be made in any small glass

Ingredients

  

• 2 oz Vodka
• 3 oz Ginger Beer
• 3 oz Limeade or Lime Juice
• Spring of Mint leaves Option
• 1 shot Tabasco Sauce Optional
• Cubed Ice
• Sliced Lime

Instructions

 

• Fill one of the copper mugs to the rim with ice.
• Next add all the ingredients and gently stir. Serve with a sprig of mint and lime slice on top.

Notes

The limeade is optionable instead of lime juice, but this is what we use.  The first time we made them we only had the frozen Minute Maid Limeade on hand, so that’s what we used, and been using ever since. You can use regular lime juice if you wish, but we just keep this in the freezer, and it’s frozen whenever we need it. 

* There are different ways to layer the ingredients into the glass, however, we don’t use a specific order to the layers. We simply add the liquid ingredients, and top with the mint leaves, and a lime slice. 

Ingredients

• 2 oz Vodka

• 3 oz Ginger Beer

• 3 oz Limeade or Lime Juice

• 1 shot Tabasco Sauce Optional

• Cubed Ice

• Sliced Lime

Instructions

• Fill one of the copper mugs to the rim with ice.

• Next add all the ingredients and gently stir. Serve with a sprig of mint and lime slice on top. (See notes above)

There are other ways variations that you can try, but this is the one we make. The Kentucky Mule uses bourbon in place of Vodka, and the Mexican Mule uses Tequilla rather than vodka. Both good options if you want to change it up a little. You can also try Cherry Moscow Mule, Cranberry Vodka Punch, or Strawberry Vodka Lemonade. If you are wondering about the mugs and their purpose, it seems like they keep the drink colder longer, but you can be the judge there. If you don’t have the copper mugs a highball glass would work as well. You can also go with a set like this so you ‘ll have the utensils too. Honestly, you don’t need the fancy cups or the utensils to enjoy you Moscow Mule, just remember to drink responsibly.