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Moscow Mule
Ingredients
Step by step process
Preparation
- 1
Chill copper mugs or highball glasses in the freezer and prepare plenty of ice.
- 2
Juice the limes with a citrus press, strain any pulp, and measure 60 ml.
TIP:Gently press the lime before juicing it, then extract the juice with a handheld juicer and strain it through a fine sieve to remove the pulp and seeds.
- 3
Measure 200 ml of vodka and 600 ml of ginger beer for 4 drinks.
Mixing
- 4
Fill each mug or glass with ice cubes almost to the rim so the drink is well chilled.
- 5
Divide the vodka evenly, add the lime juice, and top up with ginger beer.
- 6
Stir gently in one motion to combine the flavors while preserving the carbonation.
TIP:Use a long spoon and, with a single sweeping motion, gently stir to blend the flavors, while keeping the effervescence active for as long as possible, and enjoy the full flavor.
Serving
- 7
Garnish with a lime wheel and a few mint leaves. serve immediately well chilled.
- 8
Add a few extra drops of lime juice to taste directly into the glass.
More tips:
Use good-quality ginger beer (not ginger ale). A bolder ginger flavor gives the cocktail the right kick.
Topic: American Cuisine
