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Moscow Mule

Vodka, lime, ginger beer. Copper if you have it.

A double of this one doubles the spirit. Mixer still fills. Open Double to see the pour.

The pour

One drink. Copper mug · 16 oz. Ice: cubes.

  • Vodka

    2 oz

  • Lime juice

    ½ oz

  • Ginger beer

    to fill

How

  1. Fill the mug with ice. Vodka and lime in.
  2. Top with cold ginger beer. Stir once, gently — don't kill the fizz.

Garnish

Lime wheel. Optional mint.

Tips

  • Ginger beer, not ginger ale. The spice is the drink.
  • Citrus vodka works. Vanilla does not.

The double

Double the vodka. Ginger beer still fills. Same half-ounce of lime unless you want it sharper.

Highball rule: double the spirit, mixer fills, citrus stays unless they asked for sharper.