pour it up and DRINK

Moscow Mules are everywhere. I personally have consumed them at speakeasys, dive bars, gastropubs, and asian fusion (?!?!?) restaurants. So…everywhere. But unlike other trendy drinks of Yor–cosmopolitans, manhattans, even the seasonal mint julep, Moscow Mules are simple to master AND appeal to men and women alike. Traditionally served in the ever-manly copper mug, this vodka based libation is perfect for everyone. In all honesty, I am almost certain that the copper mug accounts for at least 70% of this cocktail’s appeal. Who doesn’t like drinking out of fun cups? Fun fact: Moscow Mules came about back in the 1940’s when a vodka distributor and a ginger beer distributor both ran into trouble moving their products. Two alcohols are always better than one…so they put them together, ordered some special copper mugs from another struggling businessman, and the rest is history. And as a sidenote, I find it hard to believe that it was ever hard to sell vodka.

Ketel One is my personal vodka preference, but anything you have on hand will get the job done. The same goes for the variety of ginger beer. The mint has to be fresh, as does the lime. Put it all together and you have a party in a glass (mug). Easy enough, right?!

Now go forth and imbibe!