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Classic Moscow Mule

The classic moscow mule — spicy ginger beer, smooth vodka, and fresh lime over ice in a frosty copper mug. No shaker needed, ready in 5 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 170
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz vodka
  • 1/2 oz fresh lime juice about 1/2 lime
  • 4–6 oz ginger beer chilled (bold, spicy, made with real ginger)
  • Plenty of ice cubes
  • 1 lime wedge for garnish
  • 1 sprig fresh mint for garnish (optional)

Method
 

  1. Fill a copper mug or highball glass to the brim with ice cubes.
  2. Pour 2 oz vodka over the ice and add 1/2 oz fresh lime juice.
  3. Slowly top with 4–6 oz chilled ginger beer, filling the mug.
  4. Stir gently once with a bar spoon to combine without losing the fizz.
  5. Garnish with a lime wedge and a sprig of mint. Serve ice cold immediately.

Notes

Choose a bold, spicy ginger beer made with real ginger — it makes the drink.
 
Use freshly squeezed lime juice, not bottled.
 
Keep the ginger beer chilled and pour gently to preserve carbonation.
 
For a crowd, batch the vodka and lime in a pitcher; add ginger beer per glass.
 
Non-alcoholic version: skip the vodka and top with extra ginger beer.