https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moscow_mule

Quote :

"A Moscow Mule, also known as a Vodka buck, is a mule made with a high-quality vodka, a spicy ginger beer, and lime juice, garnished with a slice or wedge of lime. It is usually served in a copper mug. The cocktail became popular during the vodka craze in the United States during the 1950s. The name refers to the popular perception of vodka as a Russian product."

Try it; you'll like it.

I'm buzzing because of it.

[Edited on February 13, 2016 at 12:02 AM. Reason : better]

2/13/2016 12:02:15 AM

They are typically made strong...and I'm definitely a fan. Ginger beer is pretty awesome.

2/13/2016 12:04:08 AM

my drink of choice along with capirinha and mojito

2/13/2016 12:19:05 AM

1. Beer before liquor, never sicker
2. Liquor before beer, never fear
3. Beer and liquor in the same copper mug
4. ???
5. Profit

2/13/2016 12:45:42 AM

Deja vu.

Where have I seen this before?

2/13/2016 7:04:43 AM

had one of these at yardhouse. really good and came in a copper mug.

2/13/2016 7:16:49 AM

donn't sully good ginger beer with vodka. use dark rum instead

2/13/2016 11:00:49 AM

I don't even know where to buy ginger beer

2/13/2016 11:09:03 AM

^^ Yeah, Moscow Mule might be the 2nd best drink.

Dark & Stormy is the best, hands-down.

2/13/2016 11:15:47 AM

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"I don't even know where to buy ginger beer"

i feel like every grocery store in the PACNW has this

2/13/2016 11:41:50 AM

Its in most grocery stores and bottle shops. (Not food lion)

2/13/2016 12:03:18 PM

I assume it's in the soft drinks section with the glass bottle 6 packs of IBC Root beer and Jones Soda, yes? I've just never looked for it.

2/13/2016 12:06:01 PM

yep

2/13/2016 12:10:29 PM

the dark and stormy isn't bad, but gossling just isn't great rum.

try a bentley
mt gay XO, lime squash/frutee lime (you aren't getting this sodas any place but barbados so ginger beer and fresh muddled key lime works), angostura bitters and a cherry garnish

2/13/2016 4:40:02 PM

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"made with a high-quality vodka"

why?

2/13/2016 4:59:00 PM

^ here, you seem to be lost: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Moscow_mule

2/13/2016 5:01:34 PM

Yes, I've had many a Moscow Mule. needless to say they're pretty popular around here

just wondering why high-quality vodka is required. isn't that like making a daiquiri with high-quality rum or a margarita with super premium tequila?

2/13/2016 5:21:58 PM

^ it isn't...I guess it might matter if you make it super strong though

2/13/2016 5:35:10 PM

Ginger beer, limes, and booze are all pretty delicious.

So it's not surprising this is delicious.

Why the mug though?

2/13/2016 5:38:28 PM

I use this stuff:

http://www.pickettbrothersbeverage.com/ginger-beer-syrup/

Plus a SodaStream. Plus whatever Vodka we have.

The syrup/concentrate is key because you can control how much flavor there is paired with the Vodka.

2/13/2016 7:21:59 PM

is this 2014? I love them as well. Not sure how or why they have randomly became really popular again

2/13/2016 7:24:46 PM

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"Why the mug though?"

It's tradition based on the gimmick originally created to sell Russian vodka to the U.S. in the 1950's. The wiki page describes it.

I found a pretty awesome real copper mug (no lining) at an Army-Navy surplus store.

[Edited on February 14, 2016 at 11:52 AM. Reason : mug]

2/14/2016 11:51:32 AM

Ginger beer? that fucking racist. i'm offended.

2/14/2016 2:02:54 PM

congratulations on drinking a Moscow Mule. it seems like you've missed a lot. You should try Jager Bombs next.

2/15/2016 8:44:50 AM

2/15/2016 9:02:26 AM

GOT A NEW FUCKIN' HAIRCUT

2/15/2016 10:58:57 AM

I have to take issue with that picture I posted, though. I mean, who wastes a whole lime as a garnish? That's two Moscow Mules!

2/15/2016 9:55:54 PM

I finally figured out that Reed's is not actual ginger beer.

I picked up some diet Regatta the other day, and it's at least ten times more gingery.

2/20/2016 6:50:31 PM

Reed's makes a ginger beer, right? Think that's the cheapest option they have at my HT.

2/21/2016 11:18:40 AM

i went to total wine and more on capital they have a ginger beer section now. Small but still a few selections over there now. they are in the back left corner by the sodas.

[Edited on February 21, 2016 at 11:24 AM. Reason : d]

2/21/2016 11:24:32 AM

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"I finally figured out that Reed's is not actual ginger beer. "

Reed's has ginger beer.

2/21/2016 12:25:52 PM

Yeah, guys, I know.

I'm saying that whatever they're selling as ginger beer is tasting a whole lot more like ginger ale to me since I've tried other brands of ginger beer.

There could be something wrong with my tastebuds.

2/21/2016 1:36:14 PM

Bridget, what want is some Cock 'n Bull.

It's what was originally used.

They sell it at Dillon's, a chain of Kroger.

2/21/2016 7:43:46 PM

They also sell it at Kroger.

Or at least they do here in buttfuck, VA.

[Edited on February 21, 2016 at 9:48 PM. Reason : I've got some cock and bull for Bridget.]

2/21/2016 9:47:35 PM

Yay

2/21/2016 9:49:58 PM

Found out I have a lime tree in my yard! Score!

7/8/2016 11:15:04 PM

trendy things lol.

7/10/2016 1:27:26 PM

I was at a flashmob near a food truck rally and got to taste one of these.

7/10/2016 9:46:34 PM

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"congratulations on drinking a Moscow Mule. it seems like you've missed a lot. You should try Jager Bombs next. "

There's a cinnamon whiskey called "Fireball" that's quite popular as well if people feel like going wild...

7/10/2016 9:59:14 PM

Best store bought ginger beer is Fever Tree.

I prefer Kentucky Mules

7/10/2016 10:41:58 PM