Classic Moscow Mules

Classic Moscow Mules are one of our favorite summer cocktails. A simple mixture of vodka, ginger beer, FRESH lime juice, and plenty of ice. Easy and so refreshing for warm evenings.

You can’t go with a classic mule, but my Strawberry Mexican Mules are fantastic too. Or try my (reader favorite) Limoncello Moscow Mules plus How To Make Limoncello at home!

Overhead view of two classic Moscow mules  in copper mugs with lime wedges.

Don’t you love a good classic drink?

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I do. Mike and I got hooked on these years ago after having the best dang Moscow mule during an anniversary dinner. It was perfectly iced, which is REALLY important to me in the summer, (because you know, Texas summer = HOT) and the flavor was perfecto.

With a capital P.

Side shot of a hand on a copper mug with Moscow mule.

Ingredients Used:

  1. The vodka. Use a good quality vodka. We like Kettle One and Absolute. If you use a cheap version, the taste will suffer.
  2. The Ginger Beer. Again, use a good quality. We always get Fever Tree, and there IS a light version as well.
  3. ALWAYS use fresh lime juice. This is important.
  4. Fresh lime wedges. Gotta make it pretty.
  5. Ice. As soon as you add ice to the copper mugs, they get super cold.

We love using our copper mugs. They sell them everywhere now, but you can also buy them on Amazon.

During the summer, I try to get everything nice and cold. I measure everything out and place it in the refrigerator a couple of hours in advance.

Cheers!

Side shot of two copper mugs with classic Moscow mules, and lime slices.

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Make this cocktail next: Blackberry Peach Frozen Margaritas

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Overhead view of two classic Moscow mules in copper mugs with lime wedges.

Classic Moscow Mules

A simple mixture of vodka, ginger beer, FRESH lime juice, and plenty of ice. Easy and so refreshing for warm evenings.
5 from 2 votes
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2 cocktails
Calories: 180kcal
Author: Sue Ringsdorf

Ingredients

  • 4 oz. good quality vodka
  • 8 oz. ginger beer
  • 3 oz. lime juice
  • lime wedges
  • plenty of ice

Instructions

  • For best results, make sure all ingredients are cold before making these cocktails.
  • Using two copper mugs (or any mug/glass), add several ice cubes. Pour 2 oz. of vodka, 4 oz. of ginger beer, and 1.5 oz. lime juice to each mug. Stir well, and add a lime wedge (or two).
  • Enjoy (responsibly)!

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 49mg | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin C: 12.8mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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4 Comments

  1. Goes great out by the grill, summer drink for sure!!

    1. Suebee Homemaker says:

      Yes, I agree!

  2. This is a classic and a favorite in my house. So refreshing in the summer but still good in the cold weather too!!

    1. Suebee Homemaker says:

      The perfect summer cocktail! 🙂

5 from 2 votes

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