Drink Moscow Mule Vodka 4 cl Russian Standard Original Lime juice 2 cl, freshly squeezed Ginger beer Top up with Gosling Ginger Beer Glass Riedel glass (traditionally a copper mug) Garnish Lime
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Moscow Mule history: what do we know? According to Wikipedia the Moscow Mule is commonly dated to 1941 at the Chatham Hotel in New York. The common story names Jack Morgan (Cock 'n' Bull ginger beer), John G. Martin (Heublein) and Rudolph Kunett (Smirnoff), who are said to have made it from vodka, Morgan's ginger beer and lime. An account from 2007 instead credits the bartender Wes Price, and says the drink helped clear unsold vodka and ginger beer from the bar's cellar.
Martin played a big part in spreading it. He travelled across the US selling Smirnoff and the drink, and had bartenders pose with a copper mug and a bottle of Smirnoff, which he photographed with a Polaroid and showed to other bars.
Our Moscow Mule and the IBA recipe Our recipe and the IBA Vodka 4 cl (ours) / 45 ml (IBA, via Wikipedia) Lime juice 2 cl (ours) / 10 ml (IBA, via Wikipedia) Ginger beer Top up (ours) / 120 ml (IBA, via Wikipedia) Glass Riedel glass (ours) / Copper mug or rocks glass (IBA, via Wikipedia) Garnish Lime (ours) / Lime slice (IBA, via Wikipedia)
We use a little less vodka and more lime than the IBA, so the drink gets fresher. The IBA stirs it, we build it in the glass.
Variations of the Moscow Mule According to Wikipedia the mule has many relatives. Among them are the London mule with gin, the Kentucky mule with bourbon, the Mexican mule with tequila, the Jamaican mule with spiced rum, the French mule with cognac, the Oslo mule with aquavit and the Berlin mule with Jägermeister. Also try our Aqua Mule with aquavit.
About the ingredients in your Moscow Mule The recipe uses Russian Standard Original vodka and Gosling Ginger Beer. We have neither online. For vodka you can try Stolichnaya The Original or see our whole vodka range. For ginger beer you can try Fentimans Ginger Beer , or see our ginger beer and ale . The taste will be a little different.
Tips for your Moscow Mule Use freshly squeezed lime and lots of ice. If you want to serve it traditionally you can use a copper mug, for example Moscow Mule Mug or Moscow Mule Diamond Mug . See also our cocktail equipment for the home bar .
Our verdict on the Moscow Mule It is simple, quick and hard to get wrong. Ginger and lime make it fresh, and it suits summer as well as winter. The better the ginger beer, the better the drink.
Frequently asked questions about the Moscow Mule recipe What is a Moscow Mule? A cocktail with vodka, lime and ginger beer, traditionally served with ice in a copper mug.
What goes in a Moscow Mule recipe? Our recipe uses 4 cl Russian Standard Original vodka, 2 cl freshly squeezed lime juice and Gosling Ginger Beer to top up. Garnish with lime.
When was the Moscow Mule invented? According to Wikipedia the drink is commonly dated to 1941 at the Chatham Hotel in New York. Another account from 2007 credits the bartender Wes Price.
Who invented the Moscow Mule? The common story names Jack Morgan of Cock 'n' Bull, John G. Martin of Heublein and Rudolph Kunett of Smirnoff. Wikipedia also mentions Wes Price in a more recent account.
How did the Moscow Mule become famous? According to Wikipedia John G. Martin travelled across the US selling Smirnoff and the drink. He had bartenders pose with a copper mug and a bottle of Smirnoff and took Polaroid photos to show other bars.
What is the IBA recipe for the Moscow Mule? 45 ml vodka, 10 ml lime juice and 120 ml ginger beer, served on the rocks in a copper mug with a lime slice, according to Wikipedia.
Should a Moscow Mule be served in a copper mug? Traditionally yes. Wikipedia mentions that copper can dissolve into acidic drinks, and that some health advisories recommend mugs lined with stainless steel or nickel. Our recipe is served in a Riedel glass.
Which ginger beer suits the Moscow Mule? The recipe is made with Gosling Ginger Beer, which we do not have online. You can use another ginger beer, for example Fentimans Ginger Beer.
What is a mule? A family of drinks with ginger beer and lime where the spirit changes. Wikipedia mentions, among others, the Kentucky mule with bourbon, the Mexican mule with tequila and the Oslo mule with aquavit.
Which vodka should I use? We use Russian Standard Original, which we do not have online at the moment. You can try another vodka from our range, for example Stolichnaya.
Read more about cocktails Find more cocktails with vodka and all our drink recipes here at Whisky.dk. You can also read Wikipedia about the Moscow Mule .
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