The Moscow Mule is one my favorite drinks in the winter. It’s vodka, ginger beer, lime and rosemary. Some recipes call for a simple syrup, but I find it to be too sweet for my taste.
I think when people hear the ‘Moscow’ in Moscow Mule, they consider it a winter drink. But I love this one all year long especially with fresh herbs from my garden.

My rosemary bush stays healthy against the house because it’s protected from the winter cold. I hope it continues to thrive in my winter garden because I need that rosemary sprig for this Moscow Mule recipe!

I double up on the lime wedges and I use a Diet Gosling Ginger Beer because it adds a little extra sweetness and cuts the calories. I enjoy the diet version more than regular, but that’s my preference. Add lots of ice and stir.
It’s saved my sanity many times when I need a cocktail at the end of the day.
I couldn’t have a few of these especially after a long, frayed knot kind of day. To make a gluten-free version, use Tito’s vodka. Tito’s is the best! It’s saved my sanity many times when I need a cocktail at the end of the day.

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Moscow Mule Recipe
I think when people hear the 'Moscow' in Moscow Mule, they consider it a winter drink. But I love this one all year long especially with fresh herbs from my garden.
Ingredients
- 2 oz. Tito's Vodka It's Gluten-Free!
- 1-2 Lime Wedges
- 6 oz. Ginger Beer Gosling's Diet Ginger Beer is my personal preference.
- 1 sprig Rosemary for Garnish
Instructions
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Squeeze 1-2 wedges of lime into a copper mug (with liner insert) or collins glass.
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Fill ice to top, pour in the vodka and fill with cold ginger beer.
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Garnish with sprig of rosemary and lime wedge, and serve with a stirring rod/straw.
Recipe Notes
You can of course use your favorite vodka. But to make this Gluten-Free I opted to use Tito's Handmade Vodka.
I enjoy my drinks on the tart side also. This recipe worked well for my tastes. I will follow this recipe again.