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Moscow Mule

Vodka, ginger beer and lime over ice, served in a copper mug or a rocks glass. Spicy and crisp.

Strength
≈ 9.4% ABV
Calories
≈ 150
Glass
Copper mug
Method
Built

The recipe

How to make it

  1. 1Fill a copper mug or rocks glass with ice.
  2. 2Pour in the vodka and ginger beer.
  3. 3Add the lime juice and stir gently.

Garnish: A lime slice.

The ratio

1 : 2¾ : ¼

In parts, a Moscow Mule is 1 vodka, 2¾ ginger beer and ¼ lime. Change one part and you have a cousin; the closest are below.

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