Moscow Mules have been one of my husband’s favorite cocktails for years, and thankfully they don’t require much bartending skill on my part. 😂 Made with vodka, lime juice and spicy ginger beer, they’re crisp, fizzy and ridiculously easy to make. I’ve also included a simple batch option so you can prep the vodka and lime ahead, then add the ginger beer when it’s time to serve.

Moscow Mule in a copper mug garnished with a slice of lime.

Servings: 1 cocktail (or 8 with batch instructions)
Prep Time: 3 minutes

Ingredients

1½ oz vodka
Juice of 1 lime (about 1 Tbsp)
6 oz ginger beer, chilled
Ice
Lime wedge, for garnish

Bottle of Tito's Handmade Vodka with fresh limes and cocktail accessories on a rustic wooden surface.

Get the full printable instructions at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.

Step-by-Step Directions

Step 1: Fill a Moscow Mule mug or cocktail glass with ice.

Step 2: Add the vodka and lime juice.

Copper Moscow Mule mug filled with ice cubes, held by a hand, on a light wooden surface, showcasing a refreshing drink presentation.

Step 3: Top with the ginger beer and gently stir.

Ginger beer being poured into a copper Moscow Mule mug filled with ice.

Step 4: Garnish with a lime wedge and serve immediately.

Moscow Mule in a copper mug garnished with a lime wedge.

Make Moscow Mules for a Crowd

For 8 cocktails, combine 12 oz vodka and ½ cup lime juice in a pitcher or covered container. Refrigerate until you’re ready to serve.

When it’s cocktail time, fill each mug or glass with ice and add 2 oz of the vodka-lime mixture. Top with 6 oz ginger beer, gently stir and garnish with lime.

Keeping the ginger beer out of the make-ahead mixture means you can prep early without sacrificing the fizz.

Simply Made Suggestions

🍋‍🟩 Fresh or bottled lime juice works. One lime gave me just over a tablespoon of juice during testing. For an easy shortcut, use about 1 tablespoon bottled lime juice per cocktail.
🫚 Use the ginger beer you like. My husband prefers Barritt’s Sugar Free Ginger Beer, but your favorite ginger beer works just fine.
🧊 Keep everything cold. Chill the ginger beer and your batch mixture ahead of time so the ice doesn’t have to do all the work.
🍸 Want it stronger? The standard cocktail uses 1½ ounces of vodka. You can adjust your own drink to taste. My husband certainly does. 😂

🍹 Before You Go…

Planning drinks for a party? Check out our batch cocktail recipes for more easy options you can prep for a crowd.

Easy Moscow Mule

Moscow Mule garnished with lime served in a copper mug

This easy Moscow Mule is made with vodka, lime juice and ginger beer for a crisp, fizzy cocktail. Make one drink or use the simple batch option when serving a crowd.

Beth

Prep Time 3

Total Time 3

Servings

Ingredients

1½ oz vodka
Juice of 1 lime (about 1 Tbsp)
6 oz ginger beer (chilled)
Ice
Lime wedge (for garnish)

Instructions

Fill a Moscow Mule mug or cocktail glass with ice.
Add the vodka and lime juice.
Top with the ginger beer and gently stir.
Garnish with a lime wedge and serve immediately.

Notes

Lime juice: Bottled lime juice can be used instead of fresh. Use about 1 tablespoon per cocktail.

Batch for 8: Combine 12 oz vodka and ½ cup lime juice. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. For each cocktail, pour 2 oz of the vodka-lime mixture over ice and top with 6 oz ginger beer. Gently stir and garnish with lime.