Moscow Mule Cocktail Recipe Easy Classic Copper Mug Drink Guide
A simple, refreshing Moscow Mule cocktail made with vodka, fresh lime juice, and spicy ginger beer, served in a chilled classic copper mug for the perfect crisp and fizzy experience.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ounces vodka
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice
- 4 to 6 ounces chilled ginger beer
- Ice cubes (enough to fill the copper mug)
- Lime wedges for garnish
- Fresh mint sprig (optional)
Instructions
- Chill the copper mug in the freezer for at least 10 minutes.
- Cut a fresh lime in half and juice 1 ounce (30 ml) of lime juice using a citrus juicer or reamer. Strain if desired.
- Remove the chilled mug from the freezer and pour in 2 ounces (60 ml) of vodka and the freshly squeezed lime juice.
- Fill the mug nearly to the top with ice cubes.
- Slowly top off the mug with 4 to 6 ounces (120-180 ml) of chilled ginger beer, pouring gently to preserve carbonation.
- Stir gently with a bar spoon or stirrer to mix ingredients without flattening the ginger beer.
- Garnish with a lime wedge and a sprig of fresh mint. Optionally, rim the mug with lime juice and salt for a savory twist.
Notes
Use freshly squeezed lime juice for best flavor. Chill the copper mug beforehand to keep the drink colder longer. Use a quality ginger beer with a spicy kick, such as Fever-Tree or Bundaberg. Stir gently to preserve carbonation. For a non-alcoholic version, omit vodka and increase ginger beer and lime juice. Large ice cubes melt slower and keep the drink from diluting too quickly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (approxim
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 10
- Carbohydrates: 17
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