Moscow Mule and Copper Mugs Pure copper Moscow mule mugs have been associated with the cocktail since its invention. The exquisite mix of ginger beer and vodka served in a shining copper mug is the best way to present the drink. Cocktails are generally associated with awakening the senses with aroma, flavor and the presentation and copper mugs are an integral part of the Moscow mule lore. Do not go by the name of the drink and think that it is Russian. It is very American and just named Moscow mule due to the vodka being used to mix this classic cocktail. The ingredients have a real good effect on the health. The lemon juice used in this cocktail gives you natural Vitamin C which is great for making the immune system stronger. The ginger in the beer is good for the digestive system, but the question is why copper mugs? Well, here are some of the obvious and plausible reasons for the copper mugs being used to drink this cocktail.
Great presentation – As already discussed that presentation is a vital part of the cocktail, copper mugs provide the presentation factor to the drink. In the 1940—50 when the drink was invented copper mugs were really popular drink ware, and it stuck with this cocktail, for many other reasons. The drink was invented in a bar in Hollywood and the makers took photos of the drink with copper mugs, and subsequently popularized it. Moscow mule without the copper element is just like drinking martini without the classic glass ware and the olive. The temperature angle – One of the properties of copper is its impeccable conductivity of heat. The drink is chilled and mugs made of copper quickly take the temperature of the cocktail. This offers the icy sensation to the lips