Moscow mule
noun
variants
or less commonly Moscow Mule
plural Moscow mules also Moscow Mules
: a cocktail made of vodka, ginger beer, and lime juice and usually served in a copper mug
In 1946, Smirnoff took off with the creation of the Moscow Mule, an unlikely concoction of vodka, ginger beer and lime.—
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Kouri allegedly poured her husband a Moscow mule laced with fentanyl while celebrating that evening.
—Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 14 Feb. 2025
Pg Moscow Mule Cocktail Bar Set Your home bar is begging for this Moscow mule cocktail set.
—Kaitlin Gates, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2025
Try a bourbon Moscow mule for a twist on the recipe and a distinctly Southern flair.
—Giovanna Vazquez, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
The full menu includes painkillers, Moscow mules, palomas, martinis and more.
—Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 22 July 2024
Francie’s has been known for its burgers, sandwiches, and menu of Moscow mules, but fans love the crinkle-cut fries here served with ranch dressing on the side.
—Usa Today Network, USA TODAY, 10 July 2024
This mug is very beloved, and Sweeney says bar goers often specifically ask for this mug whenever ordering a Moscow mule.
—Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 9 July 2024
The full-service bar has four tap lines featuring rotating beers and seltzers and nine house cocktails, including bloody marys, sangria, palomas, Moscow mules, margaritas and more.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 28 June 2024
Like a Moscow mule: Klaus Created by mixologist and writer Warren Bobrow, Klaus cans are infused with 10 mg of THC for a mind-opening sense of euphoria.
—Chala June, Bon Appétit, 17 Apr. 2024
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Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 14 Feb. 2025
Pg Moscow Mule Cocktail Bar Set Your home bar is begging for this Moscow mule cocktail set.
—Kaitlin Gates, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2025
Try a bourbon Moscow mule for a twist on the recipe and a distinctly Southern flair.
—Giovanna Vazquez, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
The full menu includes painkillers, Moscow mules, palomas, martinis and more.
—Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 22 July 2024
Francie’s has been known for its burgers, sandwiches, and menu of Moscow mules, but fans love the crinkle-cut fries here served with ranch dressing on the side.
—Usa Today Network, USA TODAY, 10 July 2024
This mug is very beloved, and Sweeney says bar goers often specifically ask for this mug whenever ordering a Moscow mule.
—Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 9 July 2024
The full-service bar has four tap lines featuring rotating beers and seltzers and nine house cocktails, including bloody marys, sangria, palomas, Moscow mules, margaritas and more.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 28 June 2024
Like a Moscow mule: Klaus Created by mixologist and writer Warren Bobrow, Klaus cans are infused with 10 mg of THC for a mind-opening sense of euphoria.
—Chala June, Bon Appétit, 17 Apr. 2024
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“Moscow mule.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Moscow%20mule. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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