9 Riffs on the Classic Recipe for a Moscow Mule

What's tangy, refreshing and served in a copper mug? These nine Moscow mule variations, which you'll want to sip all year round!

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Moscow Mule
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Moscow Mule

Mixing up everyone’s go-to Moscow mule is as easy as 1-2-3. Just combine ginger beer, vodka and lime in a pitcher; pour over ice; and sip your refreshing beverage. (The garnish is encouraged, but not required.)

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Mexican Mule

Move over, margarita: There’s a new drink on the menu for this week’s Taco Tuesday. Made with tequila, orange liqueur and jalapenos, this Mexican mule we found on What Should I Make For pairs perfectly with all sorts of Mexican recipes that will feed a crowd.

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Moscow Mule Jell-O Shots

Give the Jell-O shots of your younger days a classy grown-up spin by using traditional Moscow mule ingredients. Take the cue of A Beautiful Mess and make these boozy bites in simple squares or get creative with different-shaped molds, like stars or spheres.

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Holiday Moscow Mule

You’ll fa-la-la-la-love Kachét’s Christmas cocktail, full of cosmo mix, tart cranberry and sprigs of rosemary. Whip up a big batch for guests at a holiday party—and pair with Christmas cookies for best results.

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Pineapple Coconut Mule

Do like Eric, from Dude That Cookz and put the lime (and the pineapple) in the coconut and shake it all up to make this tropical twist on a Moscow mule. Finish it off with fresh pineapple chunks and a sprinkle of cilantro for the most refreshing sip ever.

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Blackberry Basil Moscow Mule

If there’s one thing we know for sure, it’s that fresh basil can make almost anything better, including this must-make mule from Host the Toast. Perfect for the warmer months when you have berries and herbs aplenty, it takes less than five minutes to throw together.

If you love blackberries, make these next. 

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Blood Orange Champagne Mule

Found: Your new favorite party drink. Skip the classic copper mug and do like Half Baked Harvest does and serve this elegant aperitif in fancy flutes instead. But first, follow this step-by-step guide on how to open a champagne bottle the right way.

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Pumpkin Apple Spice Mule

Pumpkin spice latte by day, pumpkin spice mule by night. This seasonal sip, courtesy of Natalie’s Orchard Island Juice Co., is all about the fall flavors, with pumpkin apple juice and crisp apple slices as a garnish. All that’s missing is a fire, a pair of flannel PJs and one of these hot cocoa recipes for the kiddos.

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Maui Moscow Mule

Have you ever seen a more colorful cocktail? Correct answer: No. The Crumby Kitchen’s Maui Moscow mule, with layers of pink, purple and blue, makes us dream of white sand beaches and shady palm trees. But if a Hawaiian getaway isn’t in your future, throw your own taste-cation with these island-inspired recipes.

Amanda Tarlton
Amanda has more than a decade of media experience, specifically in product testing in the cooking and lifestyle space. As a freelancer for Taste of Home, Amanda writes mostly about foodie finds, home and lifestyle goods and cooking and baking utensils that make life easier (and more fun!). Outside of freelancing, Amanda is the executive editor of commerce at Field & Stream.
When she's not working, Amanda is on the lookout for the best pizzas in town or testing out secret menu items at restaurants and coffee shops.