Friday, September 23, 2011

Moscow Mule

Moscow Mules are delicious, gingery and tart, but the very best thing about them, as far as I'm concerned, is the fantastic copper mugs they're traditionally served in! I'm thinking about scooping up a half dozen of these beauties-who's with me?


Moscow Mule

2 oz of vodka
3/4 oz of lime
1/4 oz of simple syrup
ginger beer

Combine vodka, lime and syrup in a shaker with ice; shake for 5-10 seconds. Pour into a mug or highball and top with ginger beer. Stir and garnish with a lime wedge and a sprig of mint.

Notes: The Moscow Mule is an all-American cocktail invented by a vodka distributor and his friend, a ginger beer producer-talk about capitalism at its finest! This cocktail doesn't require any particular vodka, but a strong ginger beer is best; try Fever Tree or Stewart's Ginger beers for bite!

Photo by Halberg Photographers.

31 comments:

Hollie said...

I saw this recipe a long time ago on Oprah. Why haven't I tried it yet?!

Chelsea said...

Lena, you have quite the repertoire! Have a lovely weekend, my dear. xo

postcards and pretties said...

I've never heard of this cocktail before. Love those copper mugs.

Alexa said...

Fancy mugs always make a fancy drink look even fancier. Love Moscow Mules...one of my favs!
xo

Paper Moss said...

Mmmm how I love Moscow Mules! Gorgeous photo!!

jacin {lovely little details} said...

so funny, my friend was slugging those down at the tipsy pig last night!

Katie said...

Send one over here :)

Vintage is for Lovers said...

Hi Lovely!! Holy crap so I need one of those delicious cocktails! What time is it anyway? haha But I do have to say, this Moscow Mule sounds delicious! And an incredibly cool cup to sip it out of? done and done. I hope you had a beautiful week. Thank you for all of your loving comments. I know I have told you this before, but they truly mean so much to me! xoxo Samantha

Mighty Burns said...

hmm this makes me feel warm in the belly and sleepy.. is that normal? lol Maybe I am just sleepy in general today? Either way this looks like a fun drink to curl up with

jillian m. said...

I've never even heard of this, but it sounds fantastic! So cool and refreshing. I wonder if I'd be able to get this at a restaurant or bar? Not sure if a lot of places carry ginger beer (or do they?). Hmmm....

Dancing Branflake said...

Can all straws be like that?

Alicia@CharityWedding said...

That sounds so refreshing! I think a drink that lovely should have a more feminine name though. Have a great weekend!

Amber Blue Bird said...

this is Oprah's favorite drink! so you know it must be good :)

Rhiannon {Hey Gorg} said...

This sounds absolutely divine. And I'm with you, those darling little cups are just perfect for sipping a drink out of :)

Kristine {In Love, Engaged} said...

This is Oprah's favorite drink?? Does that mean if I drink it, I'll gain all the success in the world, become wildly popular and filthy rich? POUR ME ONE STAT.

this free bird said...

I had one of these on Sunday and it was super refreshing. Somehow what's in your photo looks better though...I think I'll pour one out before I head over to Target for Round 5.

*dons helmet and pats liver*

xo,
C

rachel said...

this sounds so good! hope you have a wonderful weekend, lena!

Greer Loves said...

The name alone makes me want to try it!

Victoria said...

Drinking out of a fancy cup, mug, or glass makes a drink so much more fun!

Krysten @ Why Girls Are Weird said...

Oooh sounds fun!

April said...

Where do you find copper mugs? They're gorgeous!

Taj Acosta said...

I agree, the presentation is gorgeous, I love silver! xo

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Nuit said...

what an amazing cocktail!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

{av} | {long distance loving} said...

I think {cv} would love one of these! I'm bookmarking this :) I just wish I could get some of those fabulous copper mugs...sigh. happy weekend! xoxo {av}

Mary and Dyer said...

Yum!! Never heard of theses but they look divine! Thanks for sharing the recipe! xox

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Colleen / Inspired to Share said...

Love this! It sounds so good and I think it's actually something both hubs and I would like! Score!

anna and the ring said...

My favourite drink. Without a doubt!

Although i tend to go with ginger ale (I prefer it!).

lizzie said...

i JUST had one. loved it. the bar next to my office is home to a famous mixologist - as in, sponsored by all the top alcohol companies in competitions and what not - and he has another drink called Unconventional Wisdom - have you ever heard of it? It's AMAZING.

ashley nicole catherine said...

OMG i just tried these the other week for the first time and I LOVE THEM. but i keep calling it the moscow moose for some reason. haha.

Nikki said...

Love them. I used to order them from a bar in Portland all the time. The best!