Moscow Mule

cort · 10-22-2013, 07:51 PM

I'm sure some of you guys have heard of this cocktail but it is new to me. My cousins were up in Santa Barbara a few weeks back and said a brewery up there was serving these up like crazy. Fast forward to yesterday we stopped at BevMo after work to get some ingredients and they had a whole display dedicated to this drink. Where the F did this sh!t come from? After some research I found it to be a cocktail started back in the 1940's sometime but has recently made a huge comeback.

Vodka
Lime Juice
Ginger Beer

Traditionally served in a copper mug. I thought Ginger beer was going to have alcohol in it but it doesn't it's more like a root beer. Anyways, they were damn good I would recommend looking in to them if you like that kind of stuff.

INFO HERE

kydsid · 10-22-2013, 08:11 PM

I love this drink and one of its variations that uses rum instead and adds simple sugar.

aaron72 · 10-22-2013, 11:28 PM

For another great variation, try the one that uses Gin instead of Vodka.

Stephen · 10-23-2013, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by kydsid

I love this drink and one of its variations that uses rum instead and adds simple sugar.

Dark 'n' Stormy. One of my favorites.

icehog3 · 10-23-2013, 12:50 AM

I am going to try the variation that uses Tequila, and complicated sugar.

kydsid · 10-23-2013, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I am going to try the variation that uses Tequila, and complicated sugar.

Complicated sugar? Sounds like code for ex-wife

Stephen · 10-23-2013, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by cort

I thought Ginger beer was going to have alcohol in it but it doesn't it's more like a root beer.

I'm cheap so I just buy Canada Dry or Seagram's. Also readily available.

Sweet_Leaf_PDX · 12-11-2013, 01:51 PM

There is a local brewery that makes an alcoholic ginger beer and I like to make Moscow Mules with it. It has a great taste and makes the drink a little less sweet compared to the non-alcoholic ginger beers.

10-22-2013, 07:51 PM	#1
cort ◤◢◣◥ Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gary Posts: 4,478 Trading: (41)	Moscow Mule I'm sure some of you guys have heard of this cocktail but it is new to me. My cousins were up in Santa Barbara a few weeks back and said a brewery up there was serving these up like crazy. Fast forward to yesterday we stopped at BevMo after work to get some ingredients and they had a whole display dedicated to this drink. Where the F did this sh!t come from? After some research I found it to be a cocktail started back in the 1940's sometime but has recently made a huge comeback. Vodka Lime Juice Ginger Beer Traditionally served in a copper mug. I thought Ginger beer was going to have alcohol in it but it doesn't it's more like a root beer. Anyways, they were damn good I would recommend looking in to them if you like that kind of stuff. INFO HERE

10-22-2013, 08:11 PM	#2
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aaron72 Still Watching My Back Join Date: May 2011 First Name: Aaron Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 171 Trading: (4)	Re: Moscow Mule For another great variation, try the one that uses Gin instead of Vodka. __________________ Check out my cigar review site: Developing Palates

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icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,269 Trading: (60)	Re: Moscow Mule I am going to try the variation that uses Tequila, and complicated sugar. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

12-11-2013, 01:51 PM	#8
Sweet_Leaf_PDX Feeling at Home Join Date: May 2013 First Name: Jason Location: Portland, OR Posts: 605 Trading: (11)	Re: Moscow Mule There is a local brewery that makes an alcoholic ginger beer and I like to make Moscow Mules with it. It has a great taste and makes the drink a little less sweet compared to the non-alcoholic ginger beers.