Moscow mule doesnt have to be in a copper cup, but its traditional. The package comes with everything you need to get the party started including four copper mugs, a shot glass, four coasters, recipe book and cleaning cloth so you never need to look for another thing. Mar 02, 2020 uniquely shaped copper moscow mule mug retracing the history of the moscow mule, this ginger beer and vodka combination started at a bars in manhattan and hollywood in 1941. The recent popularity of moscow mules, an alcoholic cocktail typically served in a copper mug, has led to inquiries regarding the safe use of copper mugs and this beverage, the iowa. Legend has it the moscow mule was invented in the early 1940s, when three gentlemen in a bar wondered how the combination of ginger beer, vodka and lime juice would taste. Serving a moscow mule in copper mug is the best way once can enjoy the mule. Add the vodka and ginger beer to a copper moscow mule mug or highball. The original 100% copper moscow mule mug with free shipping. As mentioned earlier in this article, various stories suggest that the moscow mule was first created and served in a copper cup. Top quality keep your drinks icycold, no nickel, 100% copper to give your moscow mule the perfect taste. This copper mug is made from 22 gauge, 100% pure copper. A bit of history the moscow mule s birth has two stories and you can decide which one works for you. Its even better served traditionally in our handcrafted, copperplated stainless steel mug with a brass handle. The history of the moscow mule and its iconic copper mug.
Sophie berezinskis legacy lives on through her descendants at the moscow copper co. The american colonists drank from copper mugs, including the virginia tankard, dating from 1645, and the flaggon with its generous threecup capacity. If you want the most authentic flavor out of your drink, look for a mug without a liner. Hammered copper mug cocktail glasses williams sonoma. In ancient ireland, people drank from a copper goblet called an escra, and the yogis of india used copper cups. Some mule mugs are silver, though the drink is just as good in a normal glass. The holy grail of mule recipes from the best bartenders in. Morken barware copper mugs have a lacquer interior inside them which makes them safe to use. Three ways to mix your moscow mule for summer all thats jas. Fruity pomegranate juice adds sweet and tart flavors that pair perfectly with the spicy ginger beer in this cocktail. The brand also offers a 1year warranty on its products, plus offers giftstyle packaging for special occasions. Yes, the traditional moscow mule is supposed to be served in a copper mug, in exactly the same way every kiss begins with kay, and every charger jersey is washed with. One of the most striking things about using a solid copper moscow mule mug is the color, and this natural shiny look of copper will add an instant appeal to your home bar.
From there, the three combined the ginger beer, vodka, and copper mugs, to create one of americas most favorite drinks, the moscow mule. Feb 26, 2017 100% genuine copper our moscow mule mugs are made of 100% pure copper including the handle without any imitation materials in order to provide the authentic moscow mule experience and taste. The look of a moscow mule mug is stunning and is often a great conversation starter, with some being handmade and looking even more delicately produced than the rest. Morgan apparently had a girlfriend who owned a company that made copper products, so the copper moscow mule mugs were relatively easy to come by for him. This set of four mugs includes a recipe book, so youll be ready to make an authentic moscow mule as soon as you open the box. For instructions, see our ultimate moscow mule recipe. Copper has been used for thousands of years as a drinking vessel.
Butte is known for having one of the largest copper mines in the world so we take pride knowing we have the best copper mugs on the market. Iowa banned moscow mules served in copper mugs simplemost. But thats not all inside these boxes is an elegant mug polishing cloth and a miniature moscow mule history and recipe book. There are a copper shot glass and four straws, too.
To improve the appeal of the drink, the two friends decided to serve the drink in copper mugs. They also did not come with the handy little moscow mule history and recipe book. A pure copper mug is a magnificant vessel for all drinks, but it is the only vessel for the moscow mule. Uniquely shaped copper moscow mule mug retracing the history of the moscow mule, this ginger beer and vodka combination started at a bars in manhattan and hollywood in 1941. If youre a fan of the popular cocktail moscow mule, you know that its usually served in a copper mug. A friend x of them who had inherited a large collection. The copper moscow mule mug actually predated and inspired the classic cocktail, and to this day, this drinking vessel continues to be the most crucial part of making a proper moscow mule. Moscow mule is a refreshing cocktail drink prepared by mixing vodka, ginger beer, lime juice and served with ice and mint in copper mugs. A thoroughly refreshing vodka, lime juice, and ginger beer cocktail. Choosing the right salt a pinch of morton fine himalayan pink salt balances out the sweet and spicy flavors in this drink. A friend of morgans had owned a copper factory with a large stock of copper mugs. Conceived in 1941 as a clever promotion for a hollywood bar, both the moscow. Martin and jack morgan, but instead of osalene schmitt, introduces. Copper mugs 100% pure copper copper mug co moscow mule.
Food safe pure solid copper mugs gift set with recipe book included. These pure copper moscow mule mugs have been made after a rigorous work of 2 days following a 15 step process. Buy top selling products like godinger hammered copper moscow mule mugs set of 2 and old dutch international solid copper moscow mule shot mugs set of 8. Their popularity in the us is inextricably linked to the moscow mule. The mule was born in manhattan but stalled on the west coast for the duration. The mug is made from 100% copper, and the handle is welded to the mug to minimize the chances of leakage in the future. Morgan managed to involve stars like woody allen to promote the new cocktail.
Bulk and wholesale 100% copper mugs at unbeatable prices. Get an original moscow mule mug by the moscow copper company. The moscow mule recipe dates to world war ii and is one of the hottest bar drinks in the world. The moscow mule is a classic vodkabased cocktail for a reason. When people order a moscow mule at the bar, theyre not just ordering a cocktail theyre ordering an experience, a conversation starter, and a bold, yet simple combination of flavors that can be enjoyed ice cold, much longer than the typical cocktail. The copper mug that the moscow mule is traditionally served in was invented concurrently with the cocktail. Authentic moscow mule copper mugs set of 4, 100% pure copper mugs gift set, 16 oz handmade copper mugs with bonus shot glass in elegant gift box. Cocktail haigh, in his book vintage spirits and forgotten cocktails, adds another relevant fact to the story. If youre looking to give a set of moscow mule mugs as a gift then it doesnt get much better than this set of four from krown kitchen. On a given day i find myself knocking out more of these than anything else. Sophies father owned and operated a copper factory in russia known as the moscow copper co.
The moscow mule is thriving in bars across the globe. Now a new law in the state of iowa says this practice is illegal. The story of the american cocktail by grimes william. Worry free 1year trusted kamojo moscow mule copper mugs come in a custom black gift box for weddings, birthdays, 7 year anniversaries or any.
It is a type of buck, therefore sometimes called a vodka buck the moscow mule is popularly served in a copper mug, which takes on the cold temperature of the liquid. Copper mugs for moscow mules order in bulk and save. The second origin story has the original characters of john g. It come in a beautiful storage box that can double up as a display case, and make it the perfect gift for weddings, anniversaries and birthdays. The cocktail is garnished with a lime wedge, and it. And feel free to toss the remaining squeezed lime into the glassmug. The popular moscow mule is made with vodka, spicy ginger beer, and lime juice, garnished with a slice or wedge of lime. The moscow mule was dubbed oprahs favorite holiday drink and copper mugs topped her holiday shopping list for friends and family. The moscow mule is popularly served in a copper mug, which takes on the cold temperature of the liquid.
They are handsomely boxed and come ready to either add to your bar or for gifting. In order to give the drink a distinctive look, the originators ordered specially made copper moscow mule mugs, and took pictures of patrons drinking them with polaroid. The perfect combination of vodka and ginger beer, housed in a solid copper mug that kept the drink cold and enhanced its flavor and aroma, resulting in a cocktail that america would fawn over for the next century and beyond. One can follow the great tradition of enjoying ice cold moscow mule from beautiful copper mugs, since copper mug is considered an integral component of this drink. The drink is famous for its gingery kick and refreshing lemon flavor. All moscow copper mugs come in beautifully crafted pine boxes. This festive moscow mule is a fun drink to serve at your next holiday party. When you give the gift of a moscow copper mug, you never have to worry about messing around with wrapping paper, bows, and ribbon. And, in the 1940s the moscow mule came to town, a cocktail with a. Each mug is spun and hammered by hand of solid copper, with riveted handles and a tin lining. Mar 29, 2019 for all the pageantry surrounding the moscow mule cocktailthe copper mug, the stirring rodits about as simple as a cocktail can be. Copper mugs can be used for a wide variety of beverages from beer, ale, vodka, whiskey. Legend has it that the cocktail served in a now iconic copper mug was dreamed up in 1941 by three businessmen trying to make their wares vodka, ginger beer, and copper mugs more appealing to americans. A brief history of a true classic, the moscow mule.
This means that the only thing your beverage interacts with is the copper, bringing out that distinct moscow mule flavor. An efficient thermal conductor, copper works wonders as a material used in barware, since the versatile metal can maintain both cold and hot temperatures and. Use your new mugs to experience the mule drink the way it was meant to be enjoyed. We have curated a list of the best copper mugs for moscow mules.
The history of the moscow mule the moscow mule was made in the middle of the 20th century by two unlikely people. If you want to go the traditional route, serve your moscow mule in a copper mug. The moscow mule has a history as intriguing as its flavor. The embossed moscow mule set by kamojo also includes 2 pure copper drinkingmixing straws and a free 35page e book with 20 special moscow mule recipes. Oct 10, 2019 the copper moscow mule mug actually predated and inspired the classic cocktail, and to this day, this drinking vessel continues to be the most crucial part of making a proper moscow mule. A moscow mule is a cocktail made with vodka, spicy ginger beer, and lime juice, garnished with a slice or wedge of lime. Wrap your fingers around the original 100% pure copper moscow mule mug and you will experience that same feeling grandma sophie felt when she created this mug nearly 100 years ago. Best moscow mule recipe how to make easy moscow mule cocktail. Served in a copper cup the moscow mule is a refreshing cocktail made from vodka, ginger beer, lime juice, and mint but why is it called a moscow mule anyway. Intended and made dedicatedly for moscow mule, the handle is made from copper.
Or stories, pluralmore than one version is floating around. A copper container is the cup that moscow mule aficionados prefer as the metal brings out the tastes of the lime and ginger beer in the popular vodka cocktail. Enjoy your moscow mule as it was originally intended in a 100% pure copper mug built with solid construction. And feel free to toss the remaining squeezed lime into the glass mug. Its a wonderful casual mixed drink thats great for any occasionfrom happy hour to a big party. While said mug is preferred for serving, its not necessary and shouldnt deter you from making a moscow mule. Special bonuses your bar gift contains 4 handcrafted copper mule mugs, copper shot glass, 4 copper straws and 2 e books. Buy top selling products like godinger hammered copper moscow mule mugs set of 2 and cambridge silversmiths 4piece hammered moscow mule mug set in copper. For wholsale inquiries please call 4064942070 or email. Cocktail haigh, in his book vintage spirits and forgotten cocktails, adds.
It is a type of buck, therefore sometimes called a vodka buck. Her father ran the presses that stamped out the mugs. The origin story of the moscow mule is colorful and distinctly american. In response to the moscow mules tooacidic ph levels, she explained, you have to let the copper mug sit in straight lime juice for a few hours before you can even start to begin to worry about. Apart from the fancy shine, sipping in a copper mug has several benefits like improvement in the taste and maintaining the temperature of the drink. Back in russia, sophie had created the design for the original copper mug that is now so famously linked to the moscow mule cocktail.
According to the most popular version of the story, martins girlfriend at the time, osalene schmitt, had inherited a copper goods company and in yet another move to clear excess stock, the iconic moscow mule copper mug was born. It proved to be a winning combination, and the rest is history. From that bit of early salesmanship, a legacy and tradition of serving the moscow mule in a copper mug was born, and to this day largely adhered to. How to mix a moscow mule the moscow mule is a stand out among vodka drinks with its exquisite flavor, aroma, and presentation. They are hammered and have been made from 22gauge copper. Aug 08, 2017 if youre a fan of the popular cocktail moscow mule, you know that its usually served in a copper mug. Its super easy to learn how to make a moscow mule cocktail. Both involve a couple of buddies named john and jack, a barand a woman. Jun 01, 2017 currently, the moscow mule remains one of the most popular drinks in the country, still served up in the same classic, copper mug in which it was created. A moscow mule is a beverage that is made with ginger beer, vodka and lime and that usually is served in a copper mug. Some public health advisories recommend copper mugs be plated with nickel or stainless steel on the inside. Despite its simplicity the original moscow mule, has experienced a resurgence in popularity these last few years. When properly made this refreshing cocktail is a thing of beauty.
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