Moscow Mule

• 2 oz Vodka
• 0.5 oz Simple Syrup
• 0.5 oz Ginger Syrup
• 1 oz Lime Juice
• 3 Dashes Markut Lime Bitters
• Serve in Collins or Moscow Mule Mug with Lime Wheel

History

Despite its name, the Moscow Mule is an American creation, born in 1940s Los Angeles through a partnership between a struggling vodka importer and a ginger beer producer. The copper mug, now inseparable from the drink, was a clever marketing choice that created instant visual appeal. The Mule’s vibrant combination of lime and ginger made it a hit, helping cement vodka’s rise in the U.S.

What Makrut Lime Bitters Bring to the Drink

Makrut lime bitters add a fragrant, exotic citrus complexity that is more aromatic and floral than regular lime. Their notes brighten the ginger beer while adding a distinctive tropical edge. The bitters elevate the Mule from simple and spicy to layered, refreshing, and uniquely aromatic.