Moscow Mule
Here’s a hi-ball with a bit of history. Seems back in 1961, an American company acquired the rights to distribute Smirnoff Vodka. Before this time, vodka was considered a pretty rare and unpopular liquor. No one in the U.S. knew what to do with it. Gin was king. The American company meant to give gin a run for its money with their Smirnoff. John Martin, an employee of the company, was sitting in a bar one day contemplating how to market this vodka. He overheard the bar owner complaining that he had way too much ginger beer just delivered. John and the owner talked. The two ended up mixing ginger beer and vodka together and added a dash of lime juice to provide a bit more character. Bingo! The Moscow Mule was invented. The word “Moscow” was used in the name as a tip of the hat to the land of Vodka. The drink was originally served in copper mugs for an extra exotic touch. James Bond came along the following year and provided yet another use for the Russian potato juice.
This drink has a surprising punch of character. Very easy to drink.
Here we go –
Pour vodka and lime juice into a hi-ball glass. Add cracked ice. Pour ginger beer to fill. Garnish with a wedge of lime on glass. Add a stirrer.
