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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Oscar Chavira, vice president at Baker Electric, held a Moscow mule in one hand and his iPhone in the other.
—Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
The top cocktail inspirations included margarita, Moscow mule, old fashioned and Paloma.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 11 May 2026
The same jaded bartender who rolls his eyes at your request for a copper Moscow mule mug will not only accept but insist on a traditional pewter cup for your mint julep.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
Richins’ attorneys have pushed back on the narrative that fentanyl was slipped into the Moscow mule, saying prosecutors have never formally stated that theory on the record.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 23 Feb. 2026
To Prevent Fading Copper Mugs & Cookware Copper is a classic yet stylish pick for your cookware, and copper mugs are perfect for serving Moscow mules year-round.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
Phoenix-area bakers on this list are making all kinds of creative and traditional options from scratch, along with fillings that change seasonally, from cherry crumb to bourbon pecan to butterscotch meringue and Moscow mule.
—Bahar Anooshahr, AZCentral.com, 18 Nov. 2025
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Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
The top cocktail inspirations included margarita, Moscow mule, old fashioned and Paloma.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 11 May 2026
The same jaded bartender who rolls his eyes at your request for a copper Moscow mule mug will not only accept but insist on a traditional pewter cup for your mint julep.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
Richins’ attorneys have pushed back on the narrative that fentanyl was slipped into the Moscow mule, saying prosecutors have never formally stated that theory on the record.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 23 Feb. 2026
To Prevent Fading Copper Mugs & Cookware Copper is a classic yet stylish pick for your cookware, and copper mugs are perfect for serving Moscow mules year-round.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
Phoenix-area bakers on this list are making all kinds of creative and traditional options from scratch, along with fillings that change seasonally, from cherry crumb to bourbon pecan to butterscotch meringue and Moscow mule.
—Bahar Anooshahr, AZCentral.com, 18 Nov. 2025
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“Moscow mule.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Moscow%20mule. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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