The original Moscow Mule is a legendary cocktail fashioned in Manhattan in the 1940’s by John G. Martin of G.F. Heublein Brothers an American East Coast spirits distributor who bought the failing Smirnoff brand with proceeds from their sale of Steak Sauce and “Jack” Morgan proprietor of the The Cock and Bull and producer of a ginger beer by the same name.
Americans were whisky drinkers and Martins board was upset about his Smirnoff purchase. And they were right the Vodka wouldn’t sell.
Martin wanted to sell his overstocks of Smirnoff Vodka and Jack wanted to get rid of of his ginger beer. So over some appetizers and drinks they fashioned this sweet and spicy cocktail.
Martin wanted to sell his overstocks of Smirnoff Vodka and Jack wanted to get rid of of his ginger beer. So over some appetizers and drinks they fashioned this sweet and spicy cocktail.
Martin had these copper mugs custom made, went from bar to bar taking Polaroids of the bartenders preparing the Moscow Mule and then promptly went to the bar next door to show them that their competitors were selling out on this vodka. He saved Smirnoff.
You can use any brand of ginger beer you like.
INGREDIENTS FOR 2
- 4 ounces vodka
- 2 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- 8 ounces ginger beer
- Garnish: lime wedge and mint leaves (latter is optional)
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