8 Moscow Mule Recipes for You to Prepare Over the Weekend

Have you heard of Moscow Mule? Possibly this drink served in cold mugs has already passed through your Instagram. With origins in the United States, he is already a darling of the most cool people and is part of the menu of bars and restaurants throughout Brazil.

As the story goes, the Moscow Mule came about when two friends, one who sold vodka and the other who sold ginger beer, joined forces to promote their products. They met at a New York bar, where they paired drinks with lemon. However, there are other different versions as to the creation of this tasty cocktail.

Either way, the drink is delicious! The original recipe calls for vodka, ginger beer and lemon, but new versions appear daily, full of flavor and unusual combinations.

While easy to make, finding all the ingredients for the Moscow Mule isn’t always straightforward. That’s why we’ve selected some alternative options with items you can prepare at home, like ginger syrup. Check out 10 recipes below and choose your favorite!

1. Moscow Mule on the siphon

Here we have a professional version of the Moscow Mule: it is prepared by a mixologist inside a gas siphon! To learn this special recipe, which uses gourmet ginger syrup, vodka, water and lemon, access the video on the Bartender Store channel.

2. Quick Moscow Mule

This Moscow Mule recipe replaces the traditional ginger beer with a combination of a slice of ground ginger and a can of lager. You can also add a spoon of sugar, but this ingredient is optional. See the complete step by step.

3. Moscow Mule with Ginger Soda

This reinterpretation of moscow mule is made with ginger soda, which you can buy ready or prepare at home using 1 peeled and chopped ginger, sugar, lemon juice, various spices and sparkling water. See the soda recipe here. As for the drink, check out how to make it in this video.

4. Easy Moscow Mule

The tip for making this special drink is to use plenty of ice and ginger syrup. Add vodka and serve in an enameled mug for a special charm! The step-by-step preparation and amounts of ingredients can be found here.

5. Moscow Mule with homemade whipped cream

The differential of this recipe is its completion. Prepare a whipped cream, beating egg whites with sugar, and add 3 tablespoons to the drink. Serve in a cup of your choice. See the full recipe.

6. Moscow Mule with Ginger Syrup

Never seen ginger syrup for sale? Make yours at home! Place a chopped ginger in a pan and cover with water. Let it boil for 30 minutes, strain and add sugar until dissolved. Learn how to make the rest of the drink in this video.

7. Moscow Mule with Cinnamon and Sparkling Water

This version of the famous canequinha drink has some different ingredients: brown sugar, cinnamon stick, crushed ice and sparkling water, in addition to, of course, vodka, ginger and lemon juice. Finally, garnish with mint leaves and lemon slices. Step by step here.

8. Moscow Mule with Ginger Foam

Mega elaborate, this drink recipe has a special touch: ginger foam. This foam can be made with lemonade, ginger, mineral water and neutral gelatin – step by step here. To check the measurements and other ingredients, check out the full video.

It is worth remembering that the most charming thing is to serve this drink in a copper mug. If you don’t have it, it could be another very cold glass. Then just enjoy!