The Moscow Mule sprang to life in the 1940s as a clever marketing marriage of vodka, ginger beer and the now-iconic copper mug, and its charm is all about bright, spicy ginger, lively lime and frosty presentation. A great version hinges on real ginger beer and fresh lime — not soda — balanced with a clean vodka and plenty of ice, served in a chilled copper mug that keeps the drink exceptionally crisp. Practical tip: prep everything cold (chill the mug and the ginger beer) so your cocktail stays sharp without getting watery; if you’re shopping in the Buffalo area, stop by Buffalo House Liquor & Wines for recommended ginger beers and craft vodkas.
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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