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The Mermaid Mule is a great flex on the traditional Moscow Mule.
You get all the great flavours of a Moscow Mule, but with a dash of exotic. That exotic being Blue Curacao, the go-to ingredient to make any cocktail that much more exotic.
You make a Mermaid Mule by mixing Vodka, Lime Juice, Ginger Beer, and Blue Curacao in a Copper Mug.
Sounds good, right? And exotic. And Mermaidy.
Let’s get mixing.
What You Need to Make a Mermaid Mule
First, let’s take a look at what you need to make a Mermaid Mule – or click here to jump directly to the recipe.
Vodka
Not so long ago, we compared different brands of Vodka and found a clear winner: Smirnoff Vodka.
Why? Because:
- Guaranteed quality
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- It’s the most bought Vodka on Amazon (UK).
We also reviewed it and confirmed the results.
Essentially, Smirnoff is a really great Vodka.
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Blue Curacao
Blue Curacao is a liqueur made from the peel of a Laraha citrus fruit and then artificial coloured. It’s used to make cocktails a little more exotic (and also a little more boozy). You can read more about Blue Curacao here.
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Jigger
You need a Jigger to measure out the right amount of alcohol for the cocktail recipe.
Mixing is a science, so it’s important to get your measures right.
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Bar Spoons
Bar Spoons are great for stirring your cocktails to mix.
Most cocktails will required a cocktail shaker to mix, others require a more gentle approach. Enter, the bar spoon.
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Copper Mugs
It’s important to get the look of cocktail right. Trust me, it’ll make the experience a whole lot better.
All Mule-type cocktails are generally served in a Copper Mug. It’s a tradition that dates back to the invention of the cocktail – you can read all about it here.
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Mermaid Mule Recipe
Now that we know what we need to make the cocktail, let’s take a look at the recipe.
Mermaid Mule
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- Vodka 40ml / 1.4oz.
- Lime Juice 10ml / 0.3oz.
- Blue Curacao 10ml / 0.3oz.
- Ginger Beer 120ml / 4.1oz.
- a wedge of lime
Recipe
- Add Ice, Vodka, Lime Juice, Blue Curacao, and Ginger Beer to a Copper Mug.
- Stir gently.
- Garnish with a wedge of lime.
Where Did the Name Moscow Mule Come From?
The Mermaid Mule is an offshoot of the Moscow Mule, but why a mule? Why is it called a Moscow Mule?
Well, the Moscow part of the name comes from the fact that Vodka is the base alcohol for this drink. At the time of invention, Smirnoff Vodka was just getting off the ground in America and it’s thought the simple name association that came with Vodka was the reason behind the Moscow part.
So…what about mule? Where does that come from?
Mule comes from the kick you get from the fiery ginger beer in the drink. You know, Donkey kick? Mule?…you get the idea.
So where does mermaid fit into all of this?
Why is it called a Mermaid Mule?
Mermaid comes from the colour of the of the Cocktail.
The Blue Curacao really transforms the drink into something else and again word association (and probably a dab of alliteration) got us to Mermaid.
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