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Tommy McCormack of Merc Bar says when it was created in the 1940s, gin was the most popular spirit, but the Moscow Mule gave vodka some leg and a boost in popularity.
The combination of vodka, ginger beer and cucumber creates a refreshing taste with a bite. And how many other drinks are served in an awesome copper mug?
McCormack says when a drink is presented in a way like this, it gives it more character.
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“It gets people talking about it,” he says. “The one thing that got people interested in this drink is the fact that it comes served in a copper mug.”
The recipe:
2 oz Russian Standard Vodka
3 oz ginger beer
1 oz fresh lime juice
3 slices of cucumber
How to make it:
Muddle up the cucumber, add the vodka, ginger beer and lime juice.
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