Moscow Mule


    50ml vodka

    25ml lime juice

    ginger beer

    8-10 cracked ice cubes

    slice of lime

    First created in the 1930s.  It is belived that this drink was invented by a rep of a soft drinks company in America to help out a bar owner who had overstocked on ginger beer.

    Put 4 cracked ice cubes in a cocktail shaker.  Add the vodka and lime juice and shake vigorously.
    Place 4-6 cracked ice cubes in a chilled tumbler and strain the cocktail over them.
    Top up with ginger beer and decorate with a slice of lime.