Classic Moscow Mule Recipe: Easy 5-Minute Ginger Beer Cocktail
Simple Moscow Mule Recipe: A Refreshing Ginger Beer Cocktail
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This moscow mule recipe is the ultimate easy cocktail recipe with a zingy mix of ginger beer, vodka, and fresh lime juice, best served ice-cold in a frosty copper mug.
Ingredients for the Perfect Moscow Mule Recipe
- 1 cup ice, or as needed
- 4 oz ginger beer
- 2 oz vodka
- Juice of ½ lime (about 1 tablespoon)
- Lime slices, for garnish
How to Make This Moscow Mule Recipe
- Fill your copper mug with ice.
- Pour the lime juice over the ice.
- Add the vodka, then gently top with ginger beer.
- Stir lightly to blend flavors.
- Garnish with lime slices and serve immediately.
Serving Suggestions
For an extra flourish, add fresh mint leaves or a few dashes of aromatic bitters. Pair your mule with spicy appetizers like buffalo wings or fresh ceviche.
Tips for the Best Moscow Mule
- Use Quality Ginger Beer: A crisp, spicy ginger beer balances the vodka perfectly.
- Chill Your Copper Mug: Pre-freeze your mug for an icy-cold presentation.
- Fresh Lime Juice: Skip the bottled stuff and squeeze half a lime for bright citrus notes.
Variations on a Classic Drink
Mix it up with a Kentucky Mule (swap vodka for bourbon), a Mexican Mule (tequila instead of vodka), or create a Mocktail Mule by omitting the spirit.
Nutritional Information
Approximately 192 kcal per serving, with 17g carbs, 14g sugar, and 0g fat.
Enjoy every sip of this timeless moscow mule recipe.
Simple Moscow Mule
This Moscow mule cocktail is made with a 2-1 ratio of ginger beer to vodka, plus the juice of half a lime. Serve it in a copper mug to keep it cold!
Ingredients
Method
- Fill your copper mug with ice.
- Pour the lime juice over the ice.
- Add the vodka, then gently top with ginger beer.
- Stir lightly to blend flavors.
- Garnish with lime slices and serve immediately.
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Recipe courtesy of Allrecipes Simple Moscow Mule
