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Moscow Mule Cocktail
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The Moscow Mule, while sounding like an exotic Russian creation, is actually the result of a marketing gimmick from the 1950s to encourage vodka sales in the U.S. It was wildly popular in the 50's and 60's but then died off until a revival of the iconic drink over the past few years. The drink itself is very refreshing with a hint of warmth from the ginger beer. The ginger beer is the predominant flavor so you have to use a good, quality brand because the flavors vary greatly among brands. We currently like the Fever Tree brand. The original drink was also served in a copper mug (see photo) which also has regained popularity. You'll also see lots of new fangled "mule" cocktail flavors popping up on bar menus but this version is considered the original.
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under 30 minutes
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ingredients
2 ounces vodka
1 ounce fresh-squeezed lime juice
ice
4 ounces ginger beer (use good quality brand)
1 slice lime
directions
Combine the vodka and lime juice in a chilled copper mug (or highball glass) with ice. Pour ginger beer over top, stir gently, and garnish with a lime slice.
nutrition data
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Not to be confused with evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk is very sweet (and very sticky) and used primarily in desserts.
The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.
reviews & comments
July 18, 2016
I love this refreshing cocktail. I even found the "Moscow mule metal mug" online!