Moscow Mule Variations - 3 Easy Recipes for your Holiday Weekend!
Looking for a new spin on the Moscow Mule to add a kick to your cocktail routine? Or are you looking for some new crowd-pleasing and easy recipes your friends will enjoy? These Moscow Mule variations are the perfect way to have something for everyone! Each recipe has quick & easy twists to give you the ability to enjoy entirely new cocktails with the swap or addition of just a single ingredient!
Classic Moscow Mule
1.5 oz vodka
1/2 oz fresh lime juice
4 oz Ginger Beer
1 fresh lime wedge, for garnish
Mint, for garnish (optional)
Directions:
Combine ingredients in copper mug, or cocktail glass. Add crushed ice (or regular ice), stir until chilled. Garnish with lime and mint.
Change it up!
Replace vodka with tequila , bourbon, or whiskey. I love Irish Whiskey in my Mules!
Spicy Moscow Mule
1.5 oz vodka
1/2 oz fresh lime juice
4 oz ginger beer
1/4 fresh jalapeno, sliced and de-seeded
Fresh lime wedge, for garnish
Fresh mint, for garnish (optional)
Directions:
Add jalapeno slices to copper mug or cocktail glass, add fresh lime juice. Muddle gently. Add remaining ingredients. Add crushed ice or regular ice, stir until chilled. Garnish with fresh lime wedge, mint, and jalapeno slice, if desired.
Change it up!
Use tequila instead of vodka- the jalapenos make for an amazing spicy Mexican Mule!
Peach & Pomegranate Moscow Mule
1.5 oz peach vodka (the Ketel One Botanicals Peach & Orange Blossom is delicious for this cocktail!)
1 ounce Pomegranate Juice
1/2 oz fresh lime juice
4 oz ginger beer
Directions:
Combine ingredients in copper mug or cocktail glass. Add crushed ice or regular ice, stir. Garnish with fresh lime wedge and mint.
Change it up!
Use Irish Whiskey in place of the vodka for a delicious Pomegranate Irish Mule- feel free to add a half ounce of peach schnapps to give it a punch!