Moscow Mule1 photos

Mug for Moscow Mule Idea to create a cocktail & laquo; Moscow Mule & raquo; arose in 1941, when the famous American company "Hublin" redeemed the rights to manufacture vodka "Smirnoff". It was assumed that & laquo; Smirnov & raquo; should press on the market for alcohol popular in those days gin.

One of the employees of the company, John Martin, is resting in the saloon of "the rooster and the bull" met his owner, who told Martin that he did not know where to put the surplus of ginger beer. It was then that the saloon owner and enterprising worker, "Hublane", decided to mix ginger ale and vodka. At first, to attract visitors, & laquo; Moscow Mule & raquo; served in original iron mugs.

During the war, the production of the drink was suspended, but in 1947 the cocktail Moscow Moscow mule was put back into production again, sales were accompanied by a creative advertising slogan: "He will knock you out of the spirit."

Ingredients:

● 50 ml of vodka Smirnoff

● 20 ml of fresh lime juice

● 150 ml ginger beer

● Sometimes a tincture of “Angostura” is added to the cocktail, just a few drops.

Preparation:

1) Put a few pieces of ice on the bottom of the glass. Four quarters filled with vodka and lime juice. Add ginger beer and decorate with a slice of lime. Serve with a stirring stick.

Enjoy your drink;)