John G. Martin's Original Moscow Mule Recipe
VodkaAuthor: The Bar Team
Originally made using Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka, this simple mix of spice and citrus is one of the classics.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
- 50ml
- Ginger Beer120ml
- Lime Juice17.5ml
- Bitters dash1
- Lime wedge1
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
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.
Step 5
Get some grub in before or while you’re drinking – it slows alcohol absorption.
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