Moscow Mule

Name: Moscow Mule
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 ½ oz Vodka - preferably Smirnoff; 4 oz Ginger beer; ⅓ oz Lime juice; Lime slice - for garnish

Ingredients

1 ½ oz Vodka - preferably Smirnoff
4 oz Ginger beer
⅓ oz Lime juice
Lime slice - for garnish

oz ml cl

Glass: Copper mug

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Instructions

In an Copper mug, combine the vodka and ginger beer. Add lime juice and gently stir to involve all ingredients. Garnish with a lime slice.

Notes

Moscow Mule is an official IBA cocktail. See more three ingredient cocktails.

Moscow Mule origin story

Created at: Chatham Hotel
Country: United States
Year: 1941

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Nutrition Facts

	Calories	Total Fat	Sodium	Carbs	Sugars	Protein
Vodka	104.0	0	0.5	0	0	0
Ginger beer	?	?	?	?	?	?
Lime juice	2.5	0.0	0.2	0.8	0.2	0.0
Total	106.5	0.0	0.7	0.8	0.2	0.0

About the ingredients

Ginger beer: Ginger beer is a carbonated beverage that is made from ginger, sugar, and water. It has a strong, spicy flavor with a hint of sweetness. The ginger flavor is often intense and can be described as a combination of ginger spice and ginger root. The sweetness in ginger beer varies depending on the brand, but it is generally not as sweet as traditional soda. The carbonation adds a slight effervescence to the drink, making it a popular mixer in cocktails. Some ginger beers might have a slight hint of citrus, and some other spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. When used in cocktails, ginger beer adds a unique, spicy kick to the drink, and can balance out the sweetness of other ingredients. The carbonation also adds a refreshing quality to the drink. When used in a Dark 'n' Stormy or Moscow Mule, the ginger beer helps to complement the flavors of the rum or vodka and lime juice. When used in a Gin-Gin Mule or Penicillin, it helps to balance the flavors of gin and honey.
Lime juice: Lime juice is a common ingredient in many cocktails, as it adds a tangy, citrus flavor. It is often used in combination with other ingredients such as sugar, alcohol, and other fruit juices to create a balanced, flavorful drink. Some popular cocktails that use lime juice include Margaritas, Daiquiris, Gimlets, and Mojitos. Lime juice can also be used as a garnish for drinks like the Margarita, and is also used in many non-alcoholic drinks like limeades and iced teas. It's a versatile ingredient that is used in many drinks and can add a refreshing taste to any cocktail.
Vodka: Vodka is a clear distilled alcoholic beverage. Different varieties originated in Poland, Russia, and Sweden. Vodka is composed mainly of water and ethanol but sometimes with traces of impurities and flavorings. Traditionally, it is made by distilling liquid from fermented cereal grains. Potatoes have been used in more recent times, and some modern brands use fruits, honey, or maple sap as the base. Since the 1890s, standard vodkas have been 40% alcohol by volume (ABV) (80 U.S. proof). The European Union has established a minimum alcohol content of 37.5% for vodka. Vodka in the United States must have a minimum alcohol content of 40%.