The Moscow Mule. One of the most well known of drinks. On a given day I find myself knocking out more of these than anything else. When properly made this refreshing cocktail is a thing of beauty.
The Moscow Mule is said to have been invented at Los Angeles‘ Cock’n Bull bar on Sunset Boulevard somewhere around 1941. The story goes that John G. Martin an executive at the Heublein drinks company and Jack Morgan owner of the Cock’d Bull Bar invented the drink together. Subsequently, reliable information has come to light that surprise surprise it was really the bartender Wes Price who probably actually invented the drink. I have been working in bars for many years and I have yet to meet any owner who has ever invented anything. And of course a marketing exec will take credit too! We also find out from Ted Haigh in his book “Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails” that Jack Morgan’s girlfriend owned a company which made copper products, so it was she who probably supplied the copper mug to the equation.
Here’s Links To The Tools I Use In This Episode:
Barfly Measuring Cup Jigger (Copper)
Moscow Mule Mug
Fever Tree Ginger Beer
Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails
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Moscow Mule
Instructions
- Add ice to copper mug
- Add Vodka and Lime juice
- Top with Ginger Beer
- Garnish with Lime Wheel
