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John G. Martin's Original Moscow Mule Recipe

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Author: The Bar Team
Smirnoff Moscow Mule Serve

Originally made using Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka, this simple mix of spice and citrus is one of the classics. Created by John G Martin and his bar owner friend Jack Morgan, it sparked the cocktail revolution in the 1950s.

What you’ll need

Ingredients

Serves:
1
1.9 units of alcohol per serving

Equipment

  • 1 x Highball glass
  • 1 x Knife
  • 1 x Jigger
  • 1 x Chopping Board
  • 1 x Ice
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Method

Ice

Fill a highball glass or copper cup with ice cubes.

Pour

Using a jigger, measure 50ml vodka, 17.5ml lime juice, 120ml ginger beer and one dash of bitters into the glass.

Mix

Stir the mixture until well combined.

Garnish

With a sharp knife and cutting board, slice a wedge of lime and place in the drink to garnish.

Featured in this recipe

Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka, 1L bottle front
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Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka, 1L

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