Moscow Mules Recipe with Mint Leaves | Healthy, Gluten-Free co*cktail (2024)

FAQs

Is Moscow Mule a healthy drink? ›

A study published in the January/February issue of the Journal of Environmental Health found that copper leaches into the drink made of ginger beer, lime juice, and vodka. In a little under half an hour, the copper levels rise higher than the safety standard set for drinking water.

So in the end, a true Moscow Mule, made properly in copper mugs and with a high-quality ginger beer is totally gluten-free. And from what most gluten-intolerant people say, a single mule probably won't have enough irritating gluten it to ruin your evening.

In a pinch, ginger ale will work as a substitute for ginger beer in a Moscow mule, however the citrusy, zingy flavor that the ginger beer normally brings will be a lot more muted. Ginger ale will make your Moscow mule a lot more sweet and bubbly.

For almost eighty years, several variations of the drink have been developed. The Mint Moscow Mule is one of the most refreshing versions and for a good reason, too. While the traditional Moscow Mule recipe contains vodka, ginger beer, and lime juice, this recipe has mint added.

Relieves Nausea and Improves Digestion

According to studies conducted by the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, ginger beer enhances digestion and helps food move smoothly through the stomach. Stomach discomforts and nausea are strongly correlated with one another.

Beer is generally not gluten free as it is made of barley malt, which contains gluten. Luckily Ginger Beer is gluten free. It is simply made from water, ginger, sugar, cream of tartar, and yeast. It is carbonated, and because of the ginger content, some even use it to tame an upset stomach.

Ginger is gluten free. Ginger should be safe for patients with celiac and other gluten-related disorders.

In general, all ginger ales should be gluten-free, but it's always best to read the label. Canady Dry is a gluten-free product, and there is little to no risk of cross-contamination. Ingredients and manufacturing processes can change, so please read the ingredient and nutrition label carefully.

Dark and Stormy co*cktail

Most people consider this the rum version of a Moscow mule...the Dark and Stormy!

What can I drink instead of a Moscow Mule? ›

Kentucky Mule

True to it's name, the Kentucky mule is like a Moscow mule, with bourbon instead of vodka.

If you like the idea of a Moscow Mule made with tequila instead of vodka, you can try a Mexican Mule (recipe courtesy of Difford's Guide), and if bourbon is more your style, there's also a Kentucky Mule (recipe by Liquor).

And bar proprietors are changing the names of their co*cktails to make it clear what side they're on: In many places, the Moscow Mule is now the Kyiv Mule. In at least one bar, it's the Snake Island Mule, a reference to the Ukrainian territory where border guards made a defiant last stand against invading troops.

The Russian Mule, also known as the Moscow Mule, is a co*cktail that has been around for decades. There are a couple of stories that explain how it came into existence, but one of the most popular ones has its origins in Los Angeles.

American Mule

Using Tito's Texas-made vodka makes this an American version of the classic Moscow mule. Be sure to buy ginger beer, not ginger ale – it has a much stronger, spicier flavor.

Reduce the calories and carbs you intake with this enjoyable low calorie co*cktail. A full calorie Moscow Mule recipe has around 180 calories, including 21 grams of carbs and sugars. Not terrible, but we can definitely shave off quite a few calories and ALL the sugars and carbs, if you like.

Mixing vodka, ginger beet and lime juice over ice in a copper mug and garnished with a wedge of lime, the Moscow Mule offers a cool and refreshing solution to a warm day for just 120 calories.

A great Moscow mule combines smooth vodka with ice-cold, spicy ginger beer and lime – in a signature copper mug. Ginger beer doesn't taste the same without the copper mug, which highlights the sweet-and-spicy taste of the beverage.

In addition, ginger also boasts anti-inflammatory properties. Sipping on a steaming concoction is the perfect way to soothe a raw throat with delicious warmth, and this gingery moscow mule is just the ticket.