Moscow Mule 101 (2024)

FAQs

What is the main alcohol in a Moscow Mule? ›

Vodka: Moscow mules are traditionally made with vodka. Lime: You'll need the juice for the drink and a wedge for garnish. Ice: Moscow mules are cold served over ice. Ginger beer: Not to be confused with ginger ale!

Moscow mule purists know that tradition isn't the only reason the drink is served in a copper mug: The cold metal insulates the temperature of the chilled ginger beer, keeping the co*cktail cool and refreshing. Some experts say that the mug enhances the individual flavors of the ginger beer, vodka, and lime.

Moscow mules are delightfully fizzy drinks made with fiery ginger beer, vodka and fresh lime. Moscow mules are refreshing on hot summer days, sure, but they're also holiday-appropriate thanks to the strong ginger flavor. They strike that elusive balance between spicy, sweet and strong, and I'd sip one any day.

The main difference is the liquor. Moscow Mules are vodka-based, while a Kentucky Mule follows the same recipe, except bourbon is used in place of vodka. As with any mule, the resulting co*cktail is fresh, bright, and flavorful. And it's easy to drink.

Is a Moscow mule a girly drink or a manly drink? This is one of the things I love most about this co*cktail: anyone can enjoy it! It's often served in a masculine metal mug, and it's got a sharp bite to it, so it's perfect for guys. But it's also fizzy and a little sweet, so women really enjoy it too!

A great Moscow mule combines smooth vodka with ice-cold, spicy ginger beer and lime – in a signature copper mug. Ginger beer doesn't taste the same without the copper mug, which highlights the sweet-and-spicy taste of the beverage.

A study published in the January/February issue of the Journal of Environmental Health found that copper leaches into the drink made of ginger beer, lime juice, and vodka. In a little under half an hour, the copper levels rise higher than the safety standard set for drinking water.

Despite its name, the Moscow Mule originated in America and did not come from Russia. The name is a reference to the two main ingredients - vodka and ginger beer. Vodka is associated with Russia, and the ginger beer has a kick "like a mule". You might also hear the Moscow Mule called a vodka buck.

You can go through co*cktail history or chat with a purist and they will tell you that a copper cup is necessary for a proper Moscow Mule taste and experience. Along with American tradition, a copper mug is vital to fully enhance the aroma and taste of a Moscow Mule co*cktail.

In a pinch, ginger ale will work as a substitute for ginger beer in a Moscow mule, however the citrusy, zingy flavor that the ginger beer normally brings will be a lot more muted. Ginger ale will make your Moscow mule a lot more sweet and bubbly.

Is ginger beer good for your stomach? ›

According to studies conducted by the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, ginger beer enhances digestion and helps food move smoothly through the stomach. Stomach discomforts and nausea are strongly correlated with one another.

Canada Dry™ is made with real ginger so it's still got that gingery zip you expect with a Moscow Mule.

Method. Fill a long glass with ice, add 50ml of ice cold Jagermeister, top up glass with ginger beer, squeeze a wedge of lime and add a slice of cucumber.

About this Drink

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Smirnoff Mule is the ready to drink version of the timeless and world renown co*cktail, the Moscow Mule. Smirnoff Mule is made with a flavorful combination of Smirnoff Vodka recipe No. 21, zesty ginger beer and a tangy spritz of lime. Note: Confirmation of product price occurs upon the receipt of your order.

The buck is a style of co*cktail that is defined as containing a spirit, citrus and either ginger ale or ginger beer. It's believed that the name stems from the Horse's Neck, which was traditionally a glass of nonalcoholic ginger ale. Adding liquor to the drink became known as a “buck” because it contained a kick.

Smirnoff Mule is a ready to drink alcoholic beverage inspired by the world renowned Moscow Mule co*cktail. Made with Smirnoff Vodka, ginger beer and lime, Smirnoff mule delivers the perfect buzz with a stubbornly refreshing taste. Make the better choice and choose better with Smirnoff Mule.

While these two drinks were once identical, ginger ale is typically sweeter, non-alcoholic, and made using artificial carbonation. Ginger beer tends to be spicier and is carbonated via fermentation. As a result, it may contain alcohol, though sometimes in amounts as low as 0.5% ABV.

Moscow Mules taste spicy, sweet, and strong. The fizz of the ginger beer, the punch of the vodka, and the chilled copper mug combine to make an excellent co*cktail.