Ginger-Lemon Moscow Mule
A refreshing twist on the classic Moscow Mule with bright lemon notes and extra ginger for a zesty, invigorating kick. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together Vodka, Fresh lemon juice, and Fresh ginger juice for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 230 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Vodka
- 0.75 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz Fresh ginger juice
- 4 oz Ginger beer
- 1 thin Lemon twist
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a copper mug or highball glass, combine 2 oz vodka, 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice, and 0.5 oz fresh ginger juice. Stir gently with a bar spoon for 10 seconds until fully integrated.
- Step 2: Fill the glass with ice cubes (about 1 cup) until nearly full, then top with 4 oz ginger beer.
- Step 3: Gently stir once more to combine, then express the oils from the 1 thin lemon twist over the drink by holding it peel-side down above the glass and squeezing, before dropping it into the glass as a garnish.
