Moscow Mule

Ingredients

  • 60 ml Vodka
  • 20 ml Lime juice
  • 120 ml Ginger beer
  • Garnish Lime wedge

Preparation

  1. Build in a copper mug over ice.
  2. Add vodka and lime juice.
  3. Top with ginger beer.
  4. Stir gently.
  5. Garnish with lime wedge. A wedge is a thick, lengthwise slice — usually a quarter or eighth of the fruit.

Origin Story

The Moscow Mule was invented in the 1940s in the United States, reportedly by a bartender at the Cock 'n' Bull pub in Hollywood. It was created as a way to popularize vodka in America and is known for its distinctive copper mug.

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  • Iron Man 2 2010

    Tony Stark's extravagant party lifestyle includes Moscow Mules in their signature copper mugs.