Have you every tasted a Moscow Mule? Terrible name for a cocktail I know...not at all attractive sounding to order, but seriously delicious! On my last trip to Palm Springs I stopped by Mister Parker for a drink and experienced my first Moscow Mule thanks to the bartender who was attempting to broaden my cocktail horizons. What can I say, I love my gin & tonics. Back to the Moscow Mule. The ingredients are simple: good vodka, strong ginger beer (ginger ale will simply not do), and a hefty squeeze of lime. It's refreshing and packs a serious punch when made with good quality spicy ginger beer. I highly recommend you give it a try this weekend!
photo & recipe via Tyler Florence
Moscow Mule
3 12oz bottles ginger beer- such as Bundaberg
6 oz lime, juice
6 oz vodka
2 sprigs of fresh mint
1 lime cut into wedges, for garnish
6 oz lime, juice
6 oz vodka
2 sprigs of fresh mint
1 lime cut into wedges, for garnish
Directions:
In a large pitcher, combine the lime juice, vodka and ginger beer. Add mint leaves and pour over ice. Garnish with a lime wedge. Enjoy!
Rachel says
I would love this- but you're right, the name is terrible! ha
Lumo says
Yes, we will!
We are haveing dinner guests tonight and decided yesterday to serve them Moscow Mule.
kelsey says
omg i want this! definitely trying sometime soon
kw Ladies in Navy
Erin Phraner says
Oh how I love a good Moscow Mule—first time I tasted was at an in-store Anthropologie Event during Fashion's Night Out years ago. I've been hooked ever since. Can't wait to try you rec. during happy hour tonight!
Chloe Moon says
No lie this was cocktail was on Jeopardy and I remember laughing at the name! =P
I've never had ginger beer before...it must be delicious! Maybe I'll order this next time I'm in a restaurant! =)
Sheri says
Sounds like a refreshingly delicious cocktail for our South Florida heat! Especially since I am contemplating getting the homemade gin kit from Food 52's online shop. Thanks Leah, can't wait to try it! Have a great weekend!
Best wishes,
Sheri
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Chelsea says
This looks delicious Leah! I definitely have to take a cue from you and broaden my horizons.
xoxo,
Chelsea & The City
Francesca says
You should immediately go to the Langham and order a San Marino Mule! This was definitely the drink of the summer in the Pasadena heat.
freutcake says
Maybe we should meet for a San Marino Mule cocktail date! 😉
Christmaskitty says
That sounds exactly like the refreshing drink i have been waiting for!
Tammy says
Excited to try this! You are broadening my drink horizons! Sounds delicious!
Tammy
Amanda @ Once Upon a Recipe says
Love moscow mules! Looking forward to trying it out at home!
Megan says
We did one with gin + ginger beer + lemon juice + powdered sugar. So so good! Now I need to try this too! 🙂
Michelle says
I guess I have NO idea what ginger beer is? Is it like ginger ale?
Nichole Dunst (@nichole421) says
Just ordered one of these for the first time last weekend and it is now my new favorite drink. Can't wait to start making these at home this summer!