Ginger-Mint Moscow Mule
A lively Moscow Mule variation with fresh mint and spicy ginger beer, perfectly balanced with lime and vodka for a crisp, invigorating drink. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together vodka, fresh lime juice, ginger beer 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 160 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" 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
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 4 oz ginger beer
- 6 fresh mint leaves
- enough to fill mug crushed ice
- 1 lime wheel
- 1 mint sprig
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a copper mule mug, gently muddle 6 fresh mint leaves to release their aroma without tearing.
- Step 2: Add 2 oz vodka and 1 oz fresh lime juice to the mug.
- Step 3: Fill the mug to the top with crushed ice.
- Step 4: Pour 4 oz ginger beer over the ice and stir gently with a bar spoon for 10 seconds to combine without losing fizz.
- Step 5: Garnish by placing a lime wheel on the rim and topping with a fresh mint sprig, lightly slapped to release fragrance.
