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Moscow Mule Recipe

Laura Ambrouse
Classic Moscow mule in a copper mug with lime
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A crisp, fizzy Moscow mule made with vodka, fresh lime juice, and spicy ginger beer.
Estimated Recipe CostAbout US$1.65 per batch (ingredient portions only; US grocery estimate, October 2026; prices vary; excludes tax, delivery, water, energy and optional extras)
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 170
Ingredients Equipment Instructions Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

Moscow mule
  • 1 1/2 ounces vodka
  • 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
  • 4 ounces ginger beer well chilled
  • ice to fill the mug
  • 1 lime wheel for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 lined copper mug or highball glass
  • 1 jigger
  • 1 bar spoon

Instructions
 

Method
  1. Fill a lined copper mug or highball glass with fresh ice.
  2. Pour in the vodka and fresh lime juice.
  3. Add the cold ginger beer and stir gently two or three times so the drink stays fizzy.
  4. Add the lime wheel and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 cocktailCalories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 14gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 13g

Video

Notes

Use a stainless-steel-lined or otherwise food-safe-lined copper mug. This cocktail contains alcohol; serve only to adults of legal drinking age.

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