Moscow mule
noun
variants
or less commonly Moscow Mule
plural Moscow mules also Moscow Mules
: a cocktail made of vodka, ginger beer, and lime juice and usually served in a copper mug
In 1946, Smirnoff took off with the creation of the Moscow Mule, an unlikely concoction of vodka, ginger beer and lime.—
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Get The Recipe 10 of 12 Cranberry Moscow Mule
This wintery twist on the traditional Moscow mule adds cranberry juice into the usual mix of vodka, lime juice, and ginger beer.
—Michelle Darrisaw, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2024
The new concept comes from Peter Marshall, who also owns Pete's Pub, 1234 E. Brady St.
Copper on King's drink menu will have a focus on Moscow mules, of course served in copper mugs, and local craft beers.
—Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2024
Common Theory’s new bar menu includes a Moscow mule, gin rickey, daiquiri, margarita, side car, old fashioned, Negroni and Manhattan.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Nov. 2023
Sparkling apple cider and champagne, along with Moscow mules and mojitos, were served during cocktail hour, followed by a buffet dinner that included roast beef, BBQ chicken, cowboy potatoes, baked beans, and corn on the cob.
—Emily Strohm, Peoplemag, 7 Oct. 2023
The Texas theme extends to the bar, where a Moscow mule is called the Rio Grande.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 15 June 2023
Add a draft beer or select wines for $7 or sit back with a margarita, Moscow mule or an old fashioned for just $9.
—Brian May Maestro, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2023
Grab a local beer, nonalcoholic drink or Dublin donkey (a Moscow mule made with Irish whiskey) and enjoy an intimate show.
—Olivia McCormack, Washington Post, 23 Mar. 2023
The French dip, California roll and the Moscow mule were all invented in Los Angeles.
—Daniel Hernandezfood Editor, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2022
Michelle Darrisaw, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2024
The new concept comes from Peter Marshall, who also owns Pete's Pub, 1234 E. Brady St.
Copper on King's drink menu will have a focus on Moscow mules, of course served in copper mugs, and local craft beers.
—Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2024
Common Theory’s new bar menu includes a Moscow mule, gin rickey, daiquiri, margarita, side car, old fashioned, Negroni and Manhattan.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Nov. 2023
Sparkling apple cider and champagne, along with Moscow mules and mojitos, were served during cocktail hour, followed by a buffet dinner that included roast beef, BBQ chicken, cowboy potatoes, baked beans, and corn on the cob.
—Emily Strohm, Peoplemag, 7 Oct. 2023
The Texas theme extends to the bar, where a Moscow mule is called the Rio Grande.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 15 June 2023
Add a draft beer or select wines for $7 or sit back with a margarita, Moscow mule or an old fashioned for just $9.
—Brian May Maestro, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2023
Grab a local beer, nonalcoholic drink or Dublin donkey (a Moscow mule made with Irish whiskey) and enjoy an intimate show.
—Olivia McCormack, Washington Post, 23 Mar. 2023
The French dip, California roll and the Moscow mule were all invented in Los Angeles.
—Daniel Hernandezfood Editor, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2022
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