Moscow Mule (base)
The Moscow Mule is a classic vodka-based cocktail, typically made with vodka, spicy ginger beer, and fresh lime juice, served in a distinctive copper mug. It originated in the United States in the 1940s, often credited to a collaboration between a vodka distributor, a ginger beer maker, and a bar owner in Los Angeles.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This drink is relatively low in protein and fat but can be high in carbohydrates and sugar, primarily from the ginger beer. A standard serving contains roughly 150-200 calories, with the majority coming from the alcohol and added sugars.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 150 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbs | 38 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 34 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
| Potassium | 20 mg |
| Vitamin C | 5 mg |
| Calcium | 5 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 3 mg |
| Zinc | 0.05 mg |
| Copper | 0.01 mg |
Per 1 cocktail (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The iconic copper mug isn't just for show; it's believed to keep the drink colder for longer and may enhance the spicy aroma of the ginger beer. Culturally, it's a symbol of mid-century American cocktail innovation, blending a Russian spirit (vodka) with a British-style mixer (ginger beer).
