Classic Moscow Mule Recipe

The Classic Moscow Mule has a very good balance of sweet, sour, spicy, and boozy, but watch out…they go down easy!

There’s a reason everyone loves a Moscow Mule cocktail. It’s both refreshingly chilled for summer and cozy for winter in its festive copper mug.

>> You might also want to check out our Blood Orange Moscow Mule or Cranberry Moscow Mule.

Copper Mugs

Copper Moscow Mule mugs are not required, but I guarantee it will taste better if you have one. I don’t know why, but it has an affect that can’t be match in a regular glass.

For one, the copper keeps the drink incredible cold and the ice doesn’t melt as fast, so it doesn’t get watery. As if you wouldn’t drink it fast enough to prevent that anyways.

What Ginger Beer to Use in a Moscow Mule?

The quality of ginger beer makes a big difference in this cocktail, so I recommend finding your perfect brand. I use Bundaberg ginger beer most often, because the balance of spicy to sweet is right on.

But there are many other high quality brands that taste great in this cocktail. We often use Rachel’s Ginger Beer from Seattle.

Do keep in mind that ginger ale is not the same as ginger beer. It’s important. Of course if you can’t find ginger beer, we won’t look down on you for using ginger ale instead.

What Vodka to Use in a Moscow Mule?

Quality matters with the vodka too. You want to get something smooth and easy drinking to pair with the ginger beer and lime. If you want to keep it Russian, go with Russian Standard or Stoli. Otherwise, we really like Tito’s and Belvedere.

How to Make a Moscow Mule

Step 1: Squeeze the lime into the mug and toss in the rind.

Step 2: Add ice to the mug. Pour in the vodka and ginger beer.

Step 3: Stir and enjoy.

See how easy that is to make a Classic Moscow Mule? You’ll be drinking these all the time now that you know how easy they are and how delicious, too.

Here’s what it looks like outside of a copper mug. Still a gorgeous drink! Don’t avoid it if you don’t have the mug. There are still plenty of reasons to love it.

If you enjoyed this cocktail you might like the Classic Dark n’ Stormy Cocktail or Blackberry Dark n’ Stormy. Spicy ginger beer combined with dark rum.

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