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Two copper mugs filled with a Moscow Mule cocktail, garnished with mint and lime slices.

Moscow Mule Cocktail

Jennifer Ryan
Mix up a Moscow Mule with vodka, ginger beer, and crushed ice. A crisp, fizzy cocktail with a fresh zing in every sip.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Beverage
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 185 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

  • 3½ oz vodka
  • 1⅔ cups ginger beer
  • 2 dashes ginger bitters optional
  • crushed ice

To serve

  • 1 sprig mint optional
  • 1 wedge lime optional

Instructions
 

  • Divide the vodka between two copper mugs or tumblers.
    3½ oz vodka
  • Fill each mug about three-quarters full with crushed ice.
    crushed ice
  • Top each drink with ginger beer, dividing it evenly between the two mugs.
    1⅔ cups ginger beer
  • Stir gently to combine.
  • Add a few dashes of ginger bitters, if using.
    2 dashes ginger bitters
    Two Moscow Mule cocktails garnished with mint and lime slices on a marble surface.
  • Garnish with fresh mint and lime, then serve right away.
    1 sprig mint, 1 wedge lime
    A Moscow Mule cocktail garnished with fresh mint and a lime wedge in a copper mug.

Notes

Tips and Tricks
  • Use plenty of crushed ice to keep the drink cold and refreshing.
  • Stir gently so the ginger beer stays lively.
  • Add the ginger bitters at the end so the flavor stays clear and balanced.
  • Serve straight away for the freshest finish.
  • Squeeze the lime over just before drinking if you want a brighter citrus note.

Nutrition

Calories: 185kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 15mgPotassium: 14mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 26IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.4mg
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