The classic Moscow Mule cocktail is especially tasty when made with spicy homemade ginger beer and a big squeeze of fresh lime juice.
I just whipped up a fresh batch of homemade ginger beer. And do you know what that means? Weekend cocktailing. With just three simple ingredients…vodka, ginger beer, and lime juice…we can be on our way with a classic Moscow Mule.
Moscow Mules are refreshing, bright, and zingy. The ginger flavor is strong and pronounced, with the spiciness balanced with a big splash of fresh lime juice. You can make them with any good quality store brand ginger beer, but I highly recommend making your own. You can grab my recipe here.
Ginger Beer vs. Ginger Ale
While both beverages are non-alcoholic, Ginger beer is fermented and ginger ale is a ginger flavored carbonated beverage. Ginger ale is typically sweeter, fizzier and less “ginger-y”. Ginger beer, especially homemade, will have a darker, cloudier appearance and thicker head when poured.
Tips for success
- Don’t have time to make your own ginger beer, no problem. Their are plenty of tasty versions available at your super market. Just be sure you buy ginger BEER, not ginger ALE (its milder, sweeter, more carbonated sister).
- Don’t mix up a big batch of Moscow Mules unless you’re serving them promptly. These taste best with a little fizz!
- The traditional barware for mules are copper mugs. They’re meant to keep your drink cold and are just plain fun to drink from! These multi-color mugs are pretty festive too!
Still Thirsty?
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Cranberry Ginger Fizz Cocktail
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Ginger Apple Cocktail
Want to master making Homemade Ginger Beer? Check out this post with all of the tips and tricks!
The classic Moscow Mule cocktail is especially tasty when made with spicy homemade ginger beer and a big squeeze of fresh lime juice.
- 2 oz vodka
- 1/2 oz lime juice
- 4 oz ginger beer (homemade or a good quality store-bought)
- lime wedges for serving
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Fill a copper mug or tumbler with ice. Pour in vodka, lime juice, and cold ginger beer. Stir and garnish with a lime wedge.
- Don’t have time to make your own ginger beer, no problem. Their are plenty of tasty versions available at your super market. Just be sure you buy ginger BEER, not ginger ALE (its milder, sweeter, more carbonated sister).
- Don’t mix up a big batch of Moscow Mules unless you’re serving them promptly. These taste best with a little fizz!
- The traditional barware for mules are copper mugs. They’re meant to keep your drink cold and are just plain fun to drink from!
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