Moscow Mule Recipe

Time7m

Serves1

Taste the power of excellence with this classic cocktail made with fresh lime and ginger beer.

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Ingredients

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1
Chill and juice
Chill the copper mug or glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes if desired. Cut a fresh lime in half and squeeze about 1/2 fl oz (roughly 1/2 of a medium lime) of juice; reserve a wheel or wedge for garnish.

2
Fill the chilled mug or glass with large ice cubes or crushed ice to the top (about 1 cup). The ice both chills and gives the drink its signature frosty exterior in a copper mug.
3
Pour 2 fl oz vodka over the ice.
4
Add the fresh lime juice (about 1/2 fl oz) directly on top of the vodka.
5
Top gently with 4 fl oz chilled ginger beer. Pour slowly along the inside of the glass to maintain carbonation.
6
If using, add 1 dash of Angostura bitters on top to add aromatic complexity. This is optional but traditional in some bars.
7
Stir the drink once gently with a bar spoon (1–2 turns) to integrate the lime and vodka while preserving effervescence.

8
Garnish with the reserved lime wheel or wedge on the rim or floated on top. Add a mint sprig by slapping it gently between your palms to release oils, then tuck it beside the lime (optional).
9
Serve immediately while fizzy and cold. Provide a short straw if desired.