Moscow Mule Cocktail 

Hello, I thought it was time for a new cocktail recipe. Especially for this festive season, (doesn’t have to be Christmas obviously) but it looks so pretty and it’s warming. So here goes with my Moscow Mule recipe – it’s very popular in the states so here’s a UK version 

 

 

In fact it really is the most perfect Autumn & Winter cocktail – it warms you up and adds a little glow to those cheeks!  

Vodka, ginder and lime makes the perfect evening tipple! 

 

Moscow Mule Ingredients 

Well according to Wikipedia 

A Moscow mule is a cocktail made with vodka, ginger beer and lime juice, garnished with a slice or wedge of lime. The drink is a type of buck and is sometimes called a vodka buck. . Wikipedia

 

So why are they called Moscow Mules? 

I did a bit of research and the consensus of opinion online seems to suggest: 

The name was eventually decided as Moscow Mule, which is said to be a random pick.

Apparently Moscow was used because of Americans’ tendency to associate vodka with Russia and Mule was added to the name because the ginger beer gave a ‘kick’ of flavour.

 

Why are Moscow Mules served in copper mugs? 

I often asked myself this, but now I know 

They look AMAZING and it keeps this drink really cool! 

The Moscow mule is popularly served in a copper mug, you see this ion most places.

The copper tends to take on the cold temperature of the liquid

And I don’t know about you but I flipping think they look so good served like this! 

 

 

How to make a Moscow Mule? 

You literally just blend it all together – on the rocks! 

See the order in the recipe card below 

 

Moscow Mules (not the plural 🙂 ) 

To be honest I like to have a couple of these, you enjoy the first one so much you tend to go back for another 

However please drink responsibly 

I also love the warming effect from the ginger flavour 

 

Festive Moscow Mule 

Chick a few fresh cranberries on the top and watch as it magically turns into a pretty Christmas drink 

 

Side note! 

What’s the difference between Ginger Beer & Ginger Ale? 

I’m not sure about you but I’m always confused about what ginger beer actually is or is it just me?

Is it or is it not alcoholic – so here you go according to Wiki – The official definition:

Traditional ginger beer is a naturally sweetened and carbonated, usually non-alcoholic beverage.

It is produced by the natural fermentation of prepared ginger spice, yeast and sugar.

Its origins date from the colonial spice trade with the Orient and the sugar-producing islands of the Caribbean.

So to sum that all up,  the difference is that ginger ale is a flavoured non-alcoholic soda, whereas ginger beer is a fermented brew which typically has a tiny bit of alcohol in it.

However both classed as non alcoholic – as far as i can tell?

 

Another Ginger based Cocktail 

So go on why not try my  Ginger Ninja Cocktail recipe, give it a whirl I’m sure you’ll like it and it’s positively medicinal 😉

It’s so Gorgeous and spicy with it’s vodka,  ginger beer, lime, Triple Sec and a splash of orange. Lovely!