Traditional Moscow Mule Recipe (Solely 3 Elements!)

The Moscow Mule is a classic cocktail that has withstood the test of time for good reason! The spicy ginger beer paired with vodka (and a splash of lime) has been delighting fans for decades.

Do you have to use a copper mug for this drink? Under no circumstances! Whereas it does add to the custom and enjoyable facet of a Moscow Mule, the copper mug is totally elective. You’ll be able to serve it in a rocks glass or every other glassware you want.

On the lookout for a variation on a Moscow Mule? Attempt:

What’s Ginger Beer?

In the event you’ve by no means tried ginger beer it’s a nonalcoholic “root beer” soda. It’s not the identical factor as ginger ale—it’s much less candy and will be spicer, too.

I like to consider ginger beer as ginger ale’s cooler, older sister. In the event you don’t drink, it’s best to strive it with lime juice. SO good!

Why do they name it a “Moscow Mule”?

Supposedly, the drink obtained its identify from its components as vodka was often related to the nation Russia (and Moscow is the capitol of Russia) and the ginger beer provides the drink a kick the way in which a mule would.

What components do I want for a Moscow Mule?

• Vodka-Whereas there are some variations that use gin for a Moscow Mule, vodka is the basic alternative for this drink.
• Ginger Beer-This non-alcoholic soda provides the Moscow Mule its kick and is available in quite a lot of ranges of “spicy” relying on the model.
• Lime-The lime provides a tart layer to the drink and offers it a 3rd notice of a citrus taste. You’ll be able to strive a lemon or orange as a substitute for a variation, however the lime is the basic alternative.

Find out how to make a basic Moscow Mule:

1. In a copper mug or glass with ice, add 2 ounces vodka.
2. Juice half a lime into the mug and add within the lime shell when executed.
3. Prime off the drink with 6 ounces of ginger beer.
4. Garnish with a lime slice and serve!

Which kind of vodka is finest for a Moscow Mule?

Selecting a model or kind of alcohol to your Moscow Mule is usually a preference-based determination, however if you wish to be essentially the most genuine, you may select Smirnoff brand vodka as that’s what was used within the unique concoction.

Which kind of Ginger Beer is finest for a Moscow Mule?

Ginger beer is available in a various diploma of ginger “spice” ranges relying on the model, so you may select a extra delicate or extra intense taste based mostly in your desire for spice. A few of the choices are:

The Spiciest Ginger Beer: Goya Jamaican-Style Ginger Beer being very spicy is somewhat tougher to search out in shops however is obtainable on-line.

A Medium Spice Ginger Beer: Fever Tree brand is a stable however medium degree spice possibility for ginger beer (and is simpler to search out in shops).

The Lowest Spice Ginger Beer: Parker’s Ginger Beer is a superb possibility for “rookies” because it’s a low spice possibility. Or, you could possibly additionally strive a ginger ale that tends to be much less spicy and somewhat extra candy.

Greatest Possibility for Budgets: Goslings Story Ginger Beer is a stable possibility that’s simpler to search out in shops and offers you a very good quantity of ginger beer for the value.

Why do they serve Moscow Mules in copper mugs?

Part of the origin legend of the Moscow Mule that claims the vodka vendor and ginger beer vendor met up with a girl that additionally wanted to unload her stock of copper mugs, and the three of them got here up with the drink elements collectively.

The copper of the mug additionally retains the drink frosty chilly because it’s excellent at conducting temperature (significantly better than conventional glass cups could be), so it’s a more sensible choice when attainable simply to maintain the temperature cooler longer.

Are you able to make a nonalcoholic Moscow Mule?

Sure! Merely omit the vodka and fill the glass with ginger beer and lime over ice, or you may add a nonalcoholic vodka like this one.

Make a tweak and switch your Moscow Mule right into a …

Darkish and Stormy: The distinction between a Moscow Mule and a Darkish and Stormy is that you simply substitute rum for the vodka to make it a special variation on the drink. It’s barely sweeter and actually good.

Kentucky Mule: Also called an “Irish Mule,” the distinction between a Moscow Mule and a Kentucky Mule is that you simply substitute bourbon for the vodka. Nonetheless a terrific alternative, and simply comes all the way down to what your favourite liquors are!

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