They say the Moscow Mule was born in Manhattan during the 1950’s when vodka was the craze and the name was given due to the popular perception of Vodka being a Russian Product.

History
They say the Moscow Mule was born in Manhattan during the 1950’s when vodka was the craze and the name was given due to the popular perception of Vodka being a Russian Product.

Ingredients
1/2 ounce lime juice
2 ounces vodka
4 to 6 ounces ginger beer

Method
Squeeze lime juice into a Collins glass (or Moscow Mule mug) and drop in the squeezed piece of lime.
Add 2 or 3 ice cubes.
Pour in the vodka.
Top up with cold ginger beer.

To Serve
Collins glass with a stirring rod.
Sprig of mint optional.

Check out some other vodka based cocktails; South Side, Classic Cosmopolitan, The Humble Pie