Moscow Mule Float

I am a BIG fan of Moscow Mules. Not just because of the copper mug, either. Don’t get me wrong, that is the sole reason I initially ordered one. But once I had a sip, I knew my life had changed for the better (okay a bit dramatic but this drink is amazing).

In my opinion, Mules are best in the Summer (did someone say day drinking?!). They’re so refreshing & not overly sweet. But sometimes you want need something sweet. So when I was trying to come up with a version of a Mule that hasn’t been done before, the first thing that came to my mind was a float! Genius, I know.

I initially wanted to use lime sorbet (it tends to be icier than sherbert because there’s no dairy in it). But after going to two stores and searching the internet, I decided that lime sorbet does not exist (unless you make it from scratch). I love how this drink turned out with the sherbert though, still refreshing & oh so tasty!

To make one Moscow Mule Float…

Ingredients 

• 4-6 oz ginger beer (preferably cold, since you’re not adding ice)
• 2 oz vodka
• 1/2 oz lime juice
• A few mint leaves
• 4 oz lime sherbert (1/2 cup)

Supplies 

• Copper mug (get yours here)
• A cocktail shaker (I got my copper one from Target last year; you can find a similar one here)
• A muddler (this is the one I have)

Directions

1. Use the muddler to muddle a few mint leaves in the bottom of your shaker
2. Add to the shaker: 1/2 oz lime juice & 2 oz vodka (DON’T include ginger beer, you don’t want to shake anything carbonated!)
3. Shake it up, baby!
4. Pour shaker mixture into your copper mug
5. Scoop 4 oz (1/2 cup) of the lime sherbert into your copper mug
6. Pour 4-6 oz of ginger beer over the lime sherbert
7. Garnish your copper mug with a lime slice & mint leaf
8. Enjoy!

Notes

My copper mug is very large, so for picture purposes, I filled it to the top with ginger beer. It was too much ginger beer for my liking (so sweet!). But when I used the measurements in this recipe, it was a perfect Moscow Mule! Also, feel free to tweak the recipe. You can easily add more lime juice or ginger beer depending on your taste!