Moscow Mule

Name: Moscow Mule
Prep time: 2 min
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1 drink
Ingredients: 1 ½ oz Vodka; 2 tsp Lime juice; 4 oz Ginger beer

Vodka, lime and spicy ginger beer, traditionally served ice-cold in a copper mug. Zippy, simple and a reliable crowd-pleaser.

Time: 2 min
Difficulty: Easy
Method: Built in glass
Glass: Copper mug

Ingredients

Servings

Vodka1 ½ oz
Lime juice2 tsp
Ginger beer4 oz

Garnish: Lime slice (1 slice), Mint sprig (1 sprig)

How to make it

1
Fill a copper mug with ice.
2
Add vodka and lime juice.
3
Top with ginger beer and stir gently.

Bar gear

Tools you'll need

JiggerA double-sided measure so every drink comes out the same. Look for one marked in ½ and ¼ oz.
Bar spoonA long, thin spoon for stirring, layering and fishing out cherries.
Citrus pressSqueezes fresh lemon and lime fast — fresh juice is the biggest upgrade you can make.

Recommended glassware

Copper mugThe traditional, frosty-cold mug for mules.

No shaker? A clean jar with a tight lid works. Build your home bar →

Recipe source: IBA Official Cocktail specification. Quantities and basic method are factual. Description and steps are original Mixistry copy. Last updated 2026-10-11.

Contains alcohol. For adults of legal drinking age — please enjoy responsibly.