Limoncello Moscow Mule Cocktail
A zesty spin on the classic mule—smooth vodka and sweet-tart limoncello balanced with fresh lime and spicy ginger beer, served ice-cold in a copper mug.
Equipment
- Copper mug
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger or measuring tool
- Bar spoon
- Ice scoop
- Citrus juicer
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz limoncello
- 0.5 oz lime juice fresh
- 4 oz ginger beer chilled
- ice cubes
- fresh mint leaves optional garnish
- lemon or lime wheel optional garnish
Instructions
- Fill a copper mug halfway with ice cubes.
- Add vodka, limoncello, and fresh lime juice; stir gently with a bar spoon.
- Top with chilled ginger beer and give one more gentle stir to keep the fizz.
- Garnish with mint and a lemon or lime wheel, if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Chill the mug and all ingredients first so the ice melts slower. Adjust sweetness by tweaking the limoncello-to-vodka ratio. Always add ginger beer last to preserve carbonation.