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Ingredients
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Prepare and build
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Fill the chilled copper mug or highball glass about three-quarters full with fresh cubed ice.
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Measure 2 oz vodka with a jigger and pour it over the ice.
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Measure and add 0.5 oz (about 1/2 oz) freshly squeezed lime juice. Squeeze from a lime using a juicer or by hand to ensure freshness.
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Top with approximately 4 oz ginger beer (adjust to taste). Pour gently to preserve carbonation.
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Give the cocktail a gentle stir with a bar spoon 2–3 times to combine vodka, lime juice, and ginger beer. Avoid over-stirring to retain fizz.
Garnish and serve
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Garnish with a lime wheel or wedge on the rim and, if desired, lightly slap a mint sprig between your palms to release aroma and tuck it beside the lime.
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Serve immediately while very cold. Provide a straw if preferred.
