Australian Moscow Mule
This mule kick-started the cocktail revolution with its combination of spice, zest, and the purity of Smirnoff No.21 Vodka.
Ingredients
30ml
Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka
125ml
Ginger beer
15ml
Lime juice
3
Dashes of Angostura Bitters
1
Lime Wedge (Garnish)
1
Mint Leaves (Garnish)
1
Demerara Sugar Cube (Garnish)
0 units of alcohol per serve
Equipment
1
Highball glass
1
Ice Scoop
1
Jigger
1
Bar Spoon
1
Tongs
Serves:
Method
Preparation
- Build in an Ice-filled Highball Glass.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with a Lime Wedge, Mint Leaves and a Demerara Sugar Cube.
Alcohol content
Alcohol content
Approx. 0.95 standard drink
Interesting Facts
The term ‘Mule’ is said to have been inspired by the spicy 'kick' that ginger beer gives to the cocktail.
History of the drink
The Moscow Mule is widely regarded as the original Mule cocktail, having been created in the 1940s as a promotional tool for the newly introduced Smirnoff vodka. The cocktail was born out of a collaboration between John G. Martin, the president of G.F. Heublein Brothers, Inc. and Jack Morgan, the owner of the Cock 'n' Bull Tavern on Sunset Boulevard.
The Moscow Mule quickly became a sensation at the tavern where its popularity soon spread across the country. The cocktail is typically served in a copper mug. The mug not only helps to keep the drink cold, but also adds a unique and visually appealing element to the presentation of the cocktail.
Over the years, the Moscow Mule has spawned numerous variations and spin-offs, and today the term ‘Mule’ is often used to describe any highball-style cocktail that contains ginger beer.
