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A copper mug filled with a cocktail, garnished with fresh lime slices and mint leaves, sits on a white coaster. Additional limes, mint, and another mug are in the background on a marble surface.

The Moscow Mule

Elien Lewis
The classic Moscow mule made with vodka, ginger beer, and fresh lime juice. It's refreshing, has a great ginger kick, and is one of the easiest cocktails to make. Use a spicy ginger beer for the best results.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Cocktails
Servings 1
Calories 173 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1.5 oz vodka
  • 5 oz ginger beer
  • 1/2 oz lime juice fresh, about half a lime
  • Ice

Instructions
 

  • Fill a copper mug, rocks glass, or highball glass with ice.
  • Add the vodka and fresh lime juice.
  • Top with ginger beer.
  • Stir gently to combine.
  • Garnish with a lime wedge and a sprig of fresh mint.

Notes

  • Both US customary and metric measurements are provided.
  • Use a spicy ginger beer with real ginger for the best flavor. Ginger ale will work but gives a milder, sweeter drink.
  • Always use freshly squeezed lime juice. Bottled lime juice tastes flat and slightly bitter.
  • For a spicy mule, muddle 1 to 3 slices of jalapeño in the glass before adding ice.
  • Swap vodka for tequila for a Mexican mule, or gin for a foghorn cocktail.
  • The copper mug is traditional and keeps the drink cold, but any glass works.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serveCalories: 173kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.01gSodium: 9mgPotassium: 18mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 7IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.2mg
Keyword moscow mule
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