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A Moscow Mule cocktail in a copper mug

IBA: Contemporary Classics Vodka

Moscow Mule

Vodka, ginger beer and lime in a copper mug, invented in the 1940s to sell vodka to Americans.

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Method
Built
Served
On the rocks
Strength
9.1% ABV about 1 standard drink

Ingredients

1 drink

175 ml before ice, about 198 ml in the glass

  • 45 ml Vodka
  • 120 ml Ginger beer
  • 10 ml Lime juice

Method

  1. In a mule cup or rocks glass, combine the vodka and ginger beer.
  2. Add lime juice and gently stir to involve all ingredients.

Garnish

A lime slice.

Recipe as specified by the International Bartenders Association. Strength is an estimate that allows for dilution from ice.