Perfect Moscow Mule
Joanne and I love this classic Moscow mule recipe! It is super simple to make and incredibly refreshing! With just a few required ingredients, this cocktail is perfect for when we are serving a crowd. Not long ago, the Moscow mule, a vodka cocktail made with ginger beer and lime, seemed to be fading in popularity. Now this classic cocktail is making a big comeback. We’ve noticed Moscow mules popping up on cocktail menus and being promoted at local bars. This cocktail is so refreshing on a hot summer day. This is one of Joanne’s favorites since she is a huge ginger beer fan! Key Ingredients Vodka: Use a vodka you already know and enjoy. Tito’s is a popular choice, but other mid to high-shelf options (like Stolichnaya, Belvedere, or Ketel One) work just as well. Ginger Beer: Don’t confuse ginger beer with ginger ale (they’re not the same!). Ginger beer is much more gingery and spicy. Fever-Tree is a widely available and excellent option, but feel free to use your favorite brand. Cock’n Bull, Gosling’s, and D&G are also great. We also use ginger beer to make this dark and stormy cocktail. Lime: Freshly squeezed lime juice is essential for this cocktail. I like to add the juice directly to the drink and then garnish the glass with a lime wedge or two for extra flavor and aroma. Glass or Copper Mug: I stick with a tall glass with ice, but for the full experience, you can buy yourself a copper mug, which you can keep in the freezer so it’s super cold! Vodka: Use a vodka you already know and enjoy. Tito’s is a popular choice, but other mid to high-shelf options (like Stolichnaya, Belvedere, or Ketel One) work just as well. Ginger Beer: Don’t confuse ginger beer with ginger ale (they’re not the same!). Ginger beer is much more gingery and spicy. Fever-Tree is a widely available and excellent option, but feel free to use your favorite brand. Cock’n Bull, Gosling’s, and D&G are also great. We also use ginger beer to make this dark and stormy cocktail. Lime: Freshly squeezed lime juice is essential for this cocktail. I like to add the juice directly to the drink and then garnish the glass with a lime wedge or two for extra flavor and aroma. Glass or Copper Mug: I stick with a tall glass with ice, but for the full experience, you can buy yourself a copper mug, which you can keep in the freezer so it’s super cold! Find the full recipe with measurements below. Our Favorite Moscow Mule Variations Kentucky Mule – This variation switches the vodka for bourbon if you want a deeper richer flavor. I am a huge bourbon fan so I love this version! One of my favorite cocktails of all time is an old fashioned. Add seasonal flavors – You can make your Moscow mule seasonal by adding seasonal flavors. Consider blending peaches and mixing them in for a peach ginger mule or using a bit of applesauce for a fall based cocktail. This version is particularly good if you make your own homemade applesauce. Perfect Moscow Mule PREP 5 mins TOTAL 5 mins PREP 5 mins TOTAL 5 mins This classic cocktail only requires three ingredients. It is easy to make and perfect all year round. This is hands down one of the most frequency made cocktails we use when serving a crowd. Makes 1 drink Watch Us Make the Recipe You Will Need Half of a lime 2 ounces (1/4 cup) vodka 4 ounces (1/2 cup) cold ginger beer Ice Directions 1Squeeze half of a lime into a tall glass (or copper mug), then drop the lime half into the bottom. 2Fill the glass with ice, then pour over vodka and ginger beer. 1Squeeze half of a lime into a tall glass (or copper mug), then drop the lime half into the bottom. 2Fill the glass with ice, then pour over vodka and ginger beer. Adam and Joanne's Tips The nutrition facts provided below are estimates. The nutrition facts provided below are estimates. Nutrition Per Serving Serving Size 1 drink / Calories 200 / Fat 0g / Saturated Fat 0g / Cholesterol 0mg / Sodium 13.4mg / Carbohydrate 17.4g / Dietary Fiber 0.1g / Total Sugars 16g / Protein 0.1g AUTHOR: Adam Gallagher We’re Adam and Joanne, a couple passionate about cooking and sharing delicious, reliable recipes since 2009. Our goal? To inspire you to get in the kitchen and confidently cook fresh and flavorful meals.More About Us Previous Post: Easy Cheese Biscuits Next Post: Garlic Roasted Tomatoes