The Moscow Mule has roots in 1940s Los Angeles, when a vodka importer, a bar owner and a copper supplier teamed up to pair vodka with spicy ginger beer in a distinctive copper mug — a simple, fizzy cocktail that became a marketing star. What makes a great Mule today is cold copper, bright fresh lime, good ginger beer (not just soda) and a clean vodka that lets the ginger shine. For home bartenders in Buffalo, Buffalo House Liquor and Wines stocks top gingers and vodkas to help you get it right. Practical tip: chill your copper mug and add the ice first, then pour the ginger beer last to keep maximum fizz and aroma.
Ingredients
| 2 oz | Vodka |
| ½ oz | Fresh lime juice |
| 4 oz | Ginger beer (spicy, not sweet) |
Instructions
- Fill a copper mug or Collins glass with ice.
- Add vodka and fresh lime juice.
- Top with chilled ginger beer.
- Stir gently and garnish with a lime wedge.
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Vodkas for Moscow Mules
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