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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Method
Cocktail
- 1
Prepare glass
Place a copper mule mug (or highball glass) in the freezer for a few minutes or fill it with ice to chill while you prepare ingredients. Discard chilling ice and leave the glass cold if desired.
- 2
Add ice
Fill the chilled mug about three-quarters full with fresh ice cubes (approximately 1 cup).
- 3
Measure and pour vodka
Measure 2 oz Smirnoff Black and pour it over the ice in the mug.
- 4
Add lime juice
Squeeze fresh lime and add 0.5 oz (about half a lime) of fresh lime juice into the mug. Drop the squeezed wedge in if you like extra citrus.
- 5
Top with ginger beer
Slowly top the drink with 4 oz chilled ginger beer. Pour gently to preserve carbonation.
- 6
Stir gently
Give the cocktail 1–2 gentle stirrings with a bar spoon to combine vodka, lime, and ginger beer without flattening the fizz.
- 7
Garnish and serve
Garnish with a lime wedge or wheel on the rim and an optional mint sprig. Serve immediately with a straw or stirrer.