From the library
Moscow Mule
Vodka, lime, and ginger beer in a copper mug cold enough to hurt. A marketing stunt that earned its permanence.
What's in it
- Vodka
- Lime Juice
- Ginger Beer
- Lime Wheel
- Mint
Cock 'n' Bull, Hollywood, 1941; credit shared three ways.
Keep pouring
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Gin & Tonic
Gin, tonic, lime, and plenty of ice. The whole point is proportion and cold.