Moscow Mule
makes 1 drink
To make a mule, all you need is vodka, ginger beer and lime poured over ice. The copper cup is not essential, but it is a real plus for a cooling drink on a sultry summer day. To make a Mobile Mule, substitute 2 ounces light rum for the vodka.
This recipe comes from Rob Chirico's Hair of the Dog. For more of Rob's great cocktails, buy his Field Guide to Cocktails.
1 1/2 ounces vodka
Ice cubes
Lime wedge
4 ounces ginger beer, chilled
prep: 5 minutes
total: 5 minutes
copper mug (or iced glass)
1. Pour vodka into a copper mug or an iced glass filled with ice cubes.
2. Squeeze lime over the vodka and drop into the mug.
3. Fill glass with ginger beer.































