Light Moscow Mule
Vodka · lime juice · ginger beer · ≈ 92 kcal per drink
Photo: Will Shenton
Light Moscow Mule is a cocktail served in a copper mug. It's built on vodka, lime juice and ginger beer. This lighter take comes in at about 92 calories, down from about 224 in the original Moscow Mule.
Ingredients (per drink)
- 1 oz Vodka
- 1/2 oz Lime juice
- 2 oz Ginger beer
- Ice
Instructions
- Fill a mug or glass with ice and add the vodka and lime juice.
- Top with ginger beer and give it one gentle stir.
How it's lightened
- Vodka 2 oz → 1 oz
- Ginger beer measured at 2 oz instead of a full top-up
How much to buy for a party
One Light Moscow Mule per guest, plus 10% extra for spills and seconds. Adjust guests, servings and spillage in the calculator.
| Ingredient | 10 guests | 20 guests | 50 guests |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ginger beer | 1 × 1L | 2 × 1L | 4 × 1L |
| Lime juice | 1 × 355mlor 6 fresh limes | 1 × 355mlor 12 fresh limes | 3 × 355mlor 28 fresh limes |
| Vodka | 1 × 750ml | 1 × 750ml | 3 × 750ml |
Making this for a crowd?
DrinkScaler scales this recipe into a full shopping list — bottles, limes, and mixers — for however many guests you've got.
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