Moscow Mule
Vodka · Copper mug
A classic American cocktail born in the 1940s, combining vodka with spicy ginger beer and lime. Traditionally served in a copper mug, this refreshing drink helped popularize vodka in America.
| Glass | Copper mug |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 12% |
| Category | modern |
| Flavor | spicy, citrus, refreshing, effervescent |
Ingredients
- Vodka2 oz
- Fresh Lime Juice0.5 oz
- Ginger Beer4 oz
- Lemon Wheel1 piece
Method
- Fill copper mug or highball glass with ice
- Add vodka and lime juice
- Top with ginger beer
- Stir gently and garnish with lime wheel
Pro Tips
- A real copper mug isn't just for looks — copper conducts cold, and the metal-on-lip temperature drop matters.
- Use real ginger beer (Fever-Tree, Bundaberg), not ginger ale. The spice is the drink.
- Half a lime's worth of juice is traditional; modern versions over-dilute with too much.