Moscow Mule with Lime and Ginger Beer
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Ingredients 🧂🥕
- Vodka50 ml
- Ice Cubes150 g
- Limes0.5 pcs
- Ginger Beer320 ml
Instructions 👩🍳
Step-by-step:
- Prepare the glass and lime: Prepare a serving glass and squeeze the lime juice. Refer to the illustrated recipe for the exact preparation details.
- Combine vodka and lime: Fill the glass with ice and add the vodka and fresh lime juice.
- Add ginger beer: Pour in the ginger beer and stir gently so the ingredients combine without losing their fizz.
- Serve: Serve the Moscow Mule freshly mixed.
Moscow Mule with fresh lime and spicy ginger beer
Cold, fizzy and full of ginger: a Moscow Mule is easy to mix right in the glass. Vodka, fresh lime and ginger beer do the work. Add ice, give it a gentle stir and serve while the bubbles are lively.
Choose a glass and chill the mixer
Use a roomy highball glass or a copper mug with an intact food-safe lining, such as stainless steel. Acidic lime juice should not touch bare copper. If you are unsure about the lining, choose glass.
Keep the ginger beer cold until mixing. Wash the lime before cutting, squeeze out the juice and strain away any seeds. Use clean utensils and a scoop for the ice.
Build the drink over ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes, then add the vodka and fresh lime juice. Pour in the chilled ginger beer, leaving enough room for a spoon. Stir gently from the bottom so the lime and vodka mix through without driving off too many bubbles. Do not shake the carbonated mixture.
Serve freshly mixed. For a different lime cocktail another time, try a mojito: white rum, mint and soda give it a fresh, herbal character.
Check the ginger beer first
Ginger beers vary in sweetness and heat. Choose one whose flavor you enjoy before mixing; it provides much of this drink's character.
Add a mint garnish
A washed mint sprig adds a fresh aroma. Place it where it will not cover the rim or get in the way of sipping.
Get ready, then mix to order
Keep squeezed lime juice covered in the refrigerator, ginger beer cold and closed, and ice in the freezer. Finish each glass close to serving.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a shaker?
No. Build this cocktail in its serving glass and stir gently.
Can I use ginger ale?
It makes a variation with a different ginger flavor and sweetness. Ginger beer is the mixer for this version.
Why does the drink taste watery?
Warm ingredients or a long wait can melt more ice. Start with chilled ginger beer and serve promptly.
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