Refreshing Moscow Mule Recipe Easy Homemade Ginger Beer Cocktail Guide
A classic Moscow Mule cocktail combining spicy ginger beer, fresh lime juice, and smooth vodka served traditionally in a chilled copper mug for a refreshing and zingy 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
- 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
- 4 to 6 ounces ginger beer
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint sprigs (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for garnish)
- Optional: dash of Angostura bitters
Instructions
- Chill your copper mug or glass in the freezer for about 10 minutes.
- Squeeze about half a lime to get 1/2 ounce of fresh lime juice using a citrus juicer.
- Fill the chilled mug or glass about 3/4 full with ice cubes.
- Pour 2 ounces of vodka over the ice, followed by the fresh lime juice.
- Slowly pour 4 to 6 ounces of ginger beer into the mug, pouring gently to preserve the fizz.
- Gently stir the mixture with a bar spoon or stirrer just enough to combine without losing fizz.
- Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a lime wedge on the rim of the mug.
- Optional: Add a dash of Angostura bitters before topping with ginger beer for added complexity.
Notes
Use fresh lime juice for best flavor. Pour ginger beer slowly to preserve fizz. Use large clear ice cubes to keep drink cold longer without diluting. Serving in a chilled copper mug enhances the experience and keeps the drink icy cold. Optional Angostura bitters add complexity. Avoid over-stirring to maintain effervescence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (approxim
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 10
- Carbohydrates: 15
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