About the Moscow Mule cocktail
The Moscow Mule is a classic vodka highball made with vodka, ginger beer, and lime juice, traditionally served in a copper mug. It is crisp, spicy, and refreshing, with ginger beer bringing sharp fizz and heat while lime adds bright acidity and vodka keeps the drink clean and easy-drinking.
The exact origin of the Moscow Mule is debated, with stories involving bartenders and salesmen trying to popularize vodka and ginger beer in the United States. What is clearer is that the copper mug became a huge part of the drink’s identity, helped by clever Smirnoff marketing that used the mug to sell the cocktail from bar to bar. For safety, acidic drinks like the Moscow Mule are best served in copper mugs lined with stainless steel rather than unlined copper.
