Classic Moscow Mule made with vodka, ginger beer, and lime juice. Tart and refreshing, it’s a fun cocktail perfect for all seasons!
How was your Memorial Day weekend? I hope you had a great time with family and friends and had your fair share of the great food abound.
G and I threw a small backyard get-together at home on Memorial Day and I am happy to report, everyone had a total blast!
Judging from the empty serving platters after the party, our guests seemed to have enjoyed the food and judging from the number of requests for the recipe, my sweet corn pudding was the star of the buffet table as I expected. 🙂
I think the delicious spread we fixed up went well with the crowd but I have to say, the fun really began when G started whipping up this classic Moscow mule. After a few rounds, everyone seemed to want to hog the karaoke. 🙂
Moscow Mule is a cocktail made with vodka, ginger beer, and lime juice and is traditionally served in a copper cup. With spicy and citrusy flavor notes, it’s a refreshing hard drink perfect for all seasons!
A simple cocktail using only three ingredients, classic mule makes for great customizations. Easily jazz up this basic recipe here and experiment with the following delicious ideas:
- Add muddled fresh fruits such as berries and melons or a few splashes of your favorite fruit juices and pulps.
- Try flavored syrups such as lavender or elderflower.
- Kick up the spice by muddling a few slices of fresh jalapenos or freshly-grated ginger with the lime juice.
- Amp up the aroma and flavor with herbs such as mint, rosemary, cilantro or Thai basil.
- Swap the classic lime with other citrus juices such as orange or grapefruit.
Please enjoy responsibly!
Classic Moscow Mule
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Vodka
- 4 ounces Ginger Beer, cold
- 1/2 ounce freshly-squeezed lime juice
- lime wedges
Instructions
- Fill a copper Mule mug or highball glass with ice cubes. Add vodka and lime juice. Stir until mixed.
- Top up with ginger beer and garnish with lime wedge.
Nutrition
this recipe is so easy to do and i absolutely love the mug!
Thanks, Chichi! The mug is one of my favorites, too!
This looks so good. My friend made me a drink like this one day. Happy to have the recipe now.
Thanks, Angela! Enjoy!
Se manifique views and vibes. i love the photo journal and descriptions! this is an awesome recipe
Thank you, Enricoh 🙂
I haven’t tried one of these before but it sounds delicious! Perfect for an afternoon BBQ!
Thanks, Chloe! I hope you give it a try. You will love it!
I hadn’t heard of Moscow Mule until recently, but it sounds delicious! And I LOVE those copper cups <3
Louise x
Aren’t they cute? They definitely make the drink super fun to serve 🙂
This is absolutely refreshing! Thanks for the recipe. Will try it out very soon!
Thanks, Wahidin!
That does indeed look like the perfect summer drink. I can’t wait to get return home, just in time for summer, and sip one of those while out on the balcony.
Sounds like a good plan, thanks!
I love a good Moscow Mule! Did you know that it was originally made in the 40s as a way to use up the Smirnoff vodka and the ginger beer one bartender couldn’t sell.
Thanks Kim for that trivia!
Why do I come across the most refreshing drinks when I’m pregnant? This looks so good!
Lol, hang in there. You will get to enjoy this soon!
Love Moscow Mules! Last year we were making them almost every weekend! I have a whole collection of those special mugs for Moscow Mules – can’t wait for the heat of summer to give these another try!
Thank you, enjoy!
We don’t have Memorial Day over here, but I’ll take any excuse to try a cocktail that looks as gorgeous as this!
Thanks, Rhiannon!
So glad you enjoyed Memorial Day. I love cocktails and this Moscow Mule drink seems great and I had never heard of it before. However anything that consists of vodka and lime is a WIN WIN for me. Great I’ll be making this one.
Thanks, Kathryn! Enjoy!
The recipe looks delicious, This is an amazing dish and I am going to try this one.. Being a vegetarian I have search for some tasty yet healthy methods.
I hope you give this a try, Ayushi!
Ohh, I’ve never heard of this before. I’ve actually drank more this year than any year in the past, and by that I mean I’ve drank 3 times instead of my usual 1-2. XD
This sounds pretty good! Thank you for sharing the recipe!
Lol! You should add this to your drinking list this year!
I really enjoy the Moscow Mule, but I only have it when I visit my family in Colorado. It was the first place I tried it. It’s one of those drinks that when made right, you can enjoy sipping.
Absolutely, Mary. I hope you try this and enjoy it.
I was only introduced to these about a year ago, and they are so delicious! They are so refreshing and such a summer drink. I even got some copper mugs, I just haven’t tried making them yet. I definitely need to make my own!
You should definitely give this a try! Enjoy!
I would l;ove to try the recipe on Sunday! Looks like my family will love it!
They will , for sure! Enjoy, Kelly!
I haven’t tried the Moscow Mule but it looks refreshing! Will give it a try this weekend with my hubby.
Thanks, Denice! I hope you guys love this.
I love elderflower liqueur! I need to get the glasses so I can drink these right this summer! Great ideas for recipes.
Thanks, Jen! These are perfect this season!
ahh, my old friend the moscow mule. It is one of my favorite summer drinks and is super tasty!
Haha, my best friend as well, Katie 🙂
Oh wow I haven’t tied one of these before. How lucky am I i think I have all the ingredients I might try making it tomorrow. Thanks so much for the recipe x
Enjoy!
Moscow Mule sounds like a wonderful tipple. I like that it is both spicy and citrusy and it looks like it could be refreshing as well x
Thanks, Ana, It is truly an amazing drink!
The best part about Moscow mules are the mugs they are served in too! and they are always so refreshing
You are absolutely correct. The mugs are very pleasing 🙂
I have always wanted to know how Mule was made. Such a simple yet refreshing drink. Love that copper mule mug?
I think they’re super cute, they make drinking the cocktail more fun 🙂
Looks delicious, perfect for a summer bbq. Also, I love the name of your blog, its so fun and super catchy!
Thanks, Emily, I appreciate that! 🙂
I’m not a drinker, but my mom was asking about these the other day. I think she liked the cups too!! LOL
You and mom should give this a try!