Ingredients:

  • 2 oz mid-range vodka
  • 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
  • 5 oz spicy ginger beer
  • 1 cup crushed ice
  • 1 fresh mint sprig
  • 1 lime wheel
  • 3 drops Angostura bitters

Instructions:

  1. The Foundation: Add 2 oz of vodka and 0.5 oz of freshly squeezed lime juice directly into a copper Moscow Mule mug.
  2. The Chill: Fill the mug to the brim with crushed ice, allowing the ice to peak slightly above the rim to ensure the copper frosts instantly.
  3. The Build and Spark: Slowly pour approximately 5 oz of spicy ginger beer over the ice, tilting the mug slightly to preserve carbonation.
  4. The Finish: Add 3 drops of Angostura bitters. Slap a mint sprig between your palms to release aromatic oils and garnish with the mint and a lime wheel.