Teresa's Recipes
Moscow Mule
A Moscow Mule is the ultimate refreshing cocktail with a kick, perfect for a hot summer day or a cozy winter evening. It's a zesty blend of smooth vodka, fiery ginger beer, and a tangy squeeze of fresh lime juice, served in a signature copper mug. The metal mug keeps your drink delightfully cold while enhancing the flavors. This classic cocktail was born in the 1940s in Los Angeles and has been a favorite ever since. It’s simple, it’s fun, and it’s undeniably refreshing!
Ingredients
- 2-3 (for garnish) Mint leaves
- 1 cup Ice cubes
- 1 (for garnish) Lime wedge
- 1 ounce Fresh lime juice
- 4 ounces Ginger beer
- 2 ounces Vodka
Dietary Notes
- Servings: 1
- Dish Type: Drink
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 0g
- Carbs: 16g
- Protein: 0g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Sugar: 15g
Instructions
- Fill a copper mug or a highball glass with ice cubes.
- Pour the vodka over the ice.
- Add the fresh lime juice. The fresh juice will give a wonderful tangy flavor that complements the spice from the ginger beer.
- Top off your glass with ginger beer. Stir gently to combine. The ginger beer, a key ingredient in this cocktail, adds a spicy kick to the drink.
- Garnish with a fresh lime wedge and 2-3 mint leaves. Slap the mint leaves between your hands before adding them to the glass to release their aroma.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing blend of this classic cocktail!
Tips
- For a variation, you could infuse your vodka with fresh ginger for an even stronger ginger flavor.
- You can also add a dash of Angostura bitters for a deeper flavor profile.
- Always opt for high-quality ginger beer as it's the star ingredient in this cocktail.
- You may replace vodka with bourbon to create a Kentucky Mule.