Moscow mule

When it comes to mixed drinks, few are as iconic as the Moscow Mule. This refreshing cocktail, made with vodka, ginger beer, and lime, is perfect for any occasion. And, thanks to its simple recipe, it's easy to make at home.

The Moscow Mule is believed to have originated in the 1940s, at the Cock 'n' Bull bar in Hollywood. The bar's owner, Jack Morgan, was trying to find a way to boost sales of his ginger beer. His friend, John G. Martin, suggested adding vodka to the drink. Martin was the president of Smirnoff, and he thought the combination of the two products would be a hit.

The drink was an instant success, and it quickly became a Hollywood staple. Over the years, the Moscow Mule has evolved, and there are now many different variations of the recipe.

Advice

When making a Moscow Mule, the most important piece of advice is to use the highest quality ingredients you can. You should always use high quality vodka and ginger beer, as the flavors will stand out more. Additionally, if you want a bit of extra flavor, you can add in a few drops of lime juice or a squeeze of fresh lime. Finally, don’t forget the traditional copper mug! It not only looks great but helps keep your drink colder longer.

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Recipes

 

Moscow Mule

4.5/5 - 139 votes

• lime juice
• vodka
• ginger beer
• lime

 

Spicy Pomegranate Moscow Mule

4.14/5 - 227 votes

• jalapeño
• pomegranate juice
• vodka
• ginger beer
• lime juice juice
• grapefruit juice
• pomegranate aril

 

Fresh Peach Moscow Mule

5/5 - 58 votes

• lime juice
• peach
• vodka
• ginger beer
• peach
• ice
• lime

 

Christmas Cranberry Moscow Mule

5/5 - 56 votes

• water
• sugar
• spiced cranberry syrup
• orange zest
• lime juice
• nutmeg
• ginger
• cranberry
• cranberry juice cocktail
• vodka
• cinnamon
• ginger beer
• cranberry
• rosemary
• ice
• clove

 

Frosty's Frosted Moscow Mule

4.28/5 - 70 votes

• grapefruit juice
• vodka
• mccormick peppermint extract
• mint
• ginger beer
• lime juice juice
• pomegranate aril

 

Minted Strawberry Moscow Mule

5/5 - 50 votes

• lime juice
• vodka
• strawberry
• ginger beer
• mint
• mint
• ice

 

Cranberry Moscow Mule

4.5/5 - 20 votes

• vodka
• water
• sugar
• ginger beer
• lime juice
• lime
• cranberry

 

Fresh Ginger Moscow Mule

4/5 - 30 votes

• candied ginger
• lime juice
• ginger
• lime wedge
• maple syrup
• club soda
• vodka

 

Pomegranate and Peppermint Moscow Mules.

4.35/5 - 23 votes

• lime juice
• vodka
• mint
• pomegranate juice
• sugar
• ginger beer
• candied mint
• ice
• pomegranate aril
• water

 

Cherry Moscow Mule

5/5 - 3 votes

• lime
• splashes cherry juice
• vodka
• ginger ale
• ginger beer

 

Moscow Mule

5/5 - 1 votes

• mint
• ice
• lime
• ginger beer
• lime juice
• vodka

 

Moscow Mule

5/5 - 1 votes

• lime juice
• ginger
• vodka
• ginger beer

 

Spiced Apple Cider Moscow Mule

4/5 - 1 votes

• dark rum
• ginger beer
• fireball whisky
• apple cider
• apple

 

Moscow Mule

No Rating - 0 votes

• lime juice
• vodka
• ginger beer
• ice

 

Kombucha Moscow Mules

No Rating - 0 votes

• vodka
• lime
• kombucha

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