Traditional Moscow Mule. Up until a little over two years ago I had never tried a Moscow Mule, much less heard of it. It’s pretty easy for me to remember the first time I tried one as it was the week after I got engaged to Lauren.
My dad was in town and we had decided to visit DC for the day. We were walking around Georgetown and he wanted to take us to the original Clyde’s to celebrate our engagement. I remember seeing the Moscow Mule and wondering what the heck it was. (Don’t judge me for not knowing!) My dad thought I’d like it so I gave it a shot. It’s crazy to me that something so simple can be so refreshing. For those that don’t know, Moscow Mules aren’t actually that old as they were invented in the 1940s.
Now these days, mule-type drinks are some of my favorite. We almost went with an autumn mule for our signature drink but went a different route in the end. Either way, when you have something that’s only three ingredients and is served in a super cool copper mug you can’t go wrong. There isn’t much better on a hot summer day than this traditional Moscow Mule. Hope you enjoy!
Other Cocktail Recipes
- Apple Cider Moscow Mule
- Strawberry Gin Smash
- Spiked Apple Cider Cocktail
- Baileys Chocolate Martini
- Mango Mojito
Traditional Moscow Mule
Ingredients
- 4 oz vodka
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 6 oz ginger beer
- lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Fill cocktail shaker with ice 3/4 of the way. Add vodka and lime juice and shake until chilled, about 15 seconds. Strain into a mug, preferably copper, filled with crush ice. Top with ginger beer. Garnish with lime.
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