The Moscow Mule is one of those drinks everyone seems to love. It’s bright, fizzy, and has that signature spicy kick. Funny enough, despite the name, it actually dates back to 1940s Los Angeles, where a vodka distributor and a ginger beer producer teamed up to boost sales. Turns out, it was a very good idea.
If you’ve never had ginger beer before, it’s a nonalcoholic, carbonated drink with a bold ginger flavor. It’s spicier and more complex than ginger ale, with a real bite. You can find it in most grocery stores, usually in the soda or mixers aisle. Paired with fresh lime juice and vodka, it hits that perfect balance of zippy, refreshing, and just a little bit punchy.
Traditionally, it’s served in a copper mug, which keeps it ice-cold and feels a bit festive. But honestly, any glass will do—it’s just a great, easy cocktail to make and even easier to drink.
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Moscow Mule
A handful of ingredients, two minutes of effort, one seriously good cocktail.
Servings 1 cocktail
Calories 173kcal
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka
- ½ oz fresh lime juice, from one lime
- 4 to 6 oz ginger beer (see note)
- Lime wedge, for garnish
US Customary – Metric
Instructions
- Fill a copper mug or rocks glass with ice, then pour in the vodka and lime juice. Top it off with the ginger beer and stir gently. Garnish with a lime wedge.
Notes
Chilling the ginger beer for at least an hour before serving ensures your cocktail stays ice-cold and prevents the ice from melting too quickly and diluting the flavor.
Nutrition
Per serving (1 servings)Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Sodium: 9mg | Sugar: 10g
Nutritional Data Disclaimer
This website is written and produced for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and the nutritional data on this site has not been evaluated or approved by a nutritionist or the Food and Drug Administration. Nutritional information is offered as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. The data is calculated through an online nutritional calculator, Edamam.com. Although I do my best to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates only. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe. Furthermore, different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. To obtain the most accurate nutritional information in a given recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe, using your preferred nutrition calculator.
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