Ingredients
For the cocktail
- 2 fl oz vodka
- 1/2 fl oz fresh lime juice about half a lime
- 3 fl oz ginger beer chilled; use more to taste
- ice enough to fill the mug
- 1 lime wheel for garnish
Equipment
- Copper mug or highball glass Use a lined copper mug; avoid serving an acidic drink in unlined copper.
- Jigger
- Citrus juicer
Instructions
Make the Moscow Mule
- Fill a lined copper mug or a highball glass with ice.
- Pour the vodka and freshly squeezed lime juice over the ice.
- Add chilled ginger beer. Stir gently once or twice to combine, garnish with a lime wheel, and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 13gSodium: 10mgSugar: 11g
Video
Notes
Use freshly squeezed lime juice and a ginger beer you enjoy drinking. For a less sweet drink, begin with 3 fl oz ginger beer and add more to taste. Serve immediately while the ginger beer is lively. Use a lined copper mug or a glass.
