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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

  • Measuring jug or shot measure
  • Metal mug, julep tin, or tumbler
  • Spoon or stirrer

Ingredients
  

  • 100 milliliters Vodka
  • 400 milliliters Ginger beer
  • Few dashes of ginger bitters
  • Crushed ice

To serve

  • Sprig of mint optional
  • Wedge of lime optional

Instructions
 

  • Pour the vodka into a copper mug, or tumbler.
    100 milliliters Vodka
  • Fill the glass about three-quarters full with crushed ice.
    Crushed ice
  • Pour in the ginger beer until the glass is full.
    400 milliliters Ginger beer
  • Stir gently to combine.
  • Add a few dashes of ginger bitters.
    Few dashes of ginger bitters
    Two Moscow Mule cocktails garnished with mint and lime slices on a marble surface.
  • Serve with a sprig of mint and a wedge of lime, if using.
    Sprig of mint, Wedge of 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 flavour 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: 17gSodium: 14mgPotassium: 3mgSugar: 18gCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.4mg
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