It seems like its been awhile since a drink has been featured on "All Sauced UP" and what is this blog if not an advocate for having a cocktail at 3:00 on a Monday? Not working regular business days, the 'ol Monday through Friday, 9-5 has its pros and cons like most things in life. So before you judge me for being a lush on a Monday afternoon consider that I fell asleep on Friday and Saturday well before midnight completely sober after working all day.
Today is one of my days off this week so why not celebrate with a Moscow Mule? When I mentioned needing ginger beer for this cocktail Joel asked "is that a new thing?" In recent conversation he heard two different people mention liking ginger beer and he had never heard of it. Alas, ginger beer has been around for a LONG time. The Moscow Mule was created sometime in the 1950's and it's a simple cocktail that is delicious and refreshing, something perfect to quench your thirst on a warm Monday afternoon.
Ginger beer is simply a stronger form of ginger ale, and no you don't need to be over 21 to buy it. It's called beer because it's brewed, not because of its alcohol content. So even if you're not in the mood for a drink consider picking some up simply because it's delicious and refreshing on its own. The Moscow Mule got it's name because Americans in the 1950's thought of Russia when they thought of vodka and who knows how to stereotype better than American's?
These directions are simply a guideline, I always use my own eyeball for pouring myself a drink just how I like it.
Moscow Mule
Serves 1
3 oz. vodka (about 3 tablespoons)
1/2 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2/3 cup ginger beer
Fill a tall glass with ice cubes. Add vodka, lime juice, and ginger beer. Garnish with a lime wedge. Enjoy.
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