Orange Moscow Mule

This Orange Moscow Mule recipe is refreshing and delicious to drink at any time of year. Plus, they are so easy to make. 

If you are fan of vodka and orange juice then take it to another level with an Orange Moscow Mule cocktail and you will never look back. 

Oranges are typically a winter fruit but they are available year round and are not too expensive, making this a great cocktail to serve a crowd. 

Moscow Mules are one of the most popular cocktails because they are so easy to make and are a hit with people who don’t like strong mixed drinks. 

 Read on for the recipe and all the details. 

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Why you’ll love this Orange Moscow Mule

This Orange Vodka Cocktail is:

• Tart and refreshing
• Perfect for a crowd
• Comforting
• Easy to make
• Delicious at any time of the year

How do you make an Orange Moscow Mule?

 The Moscow Mule is the cocktail that really introduced vodka to the United States. The classic Moscow Mule is a mixture of vodka, ginger beer and lime.  This orange version takes it to the next level with the addition of orange juice and ginger. 

You might know that a Moscow Mule is commonly served in a copper mug. They look cool and they keep the drink nice and cool. 

Aficionados of the Moscow Mule also swear that the copper mug makes the drink taste better. Something about the copper bringing out the flavors of the ginger beer. 

What’s In The Orange Moscow Mule?

In addition to the regular Moscow Mule ingredients of vodka, ginger beer,  this version adds in orange juice (of course) and a piece of candied ginger. 

• 2 ounces Vodka
• 5 oz Ginger Beer
• 2 oz Orange Juice
• 1 lemon Wedge
• 1 piece of candied ginger
• 1 slice of orange
• 1 mint sprig

Do you use alcoholic or non alcoholic ginger beer in a Moscow Mule?

There is enough alcohol in the Moscow Mule with the vodka that you can use non-alcoholic ginger beer as is the tradition. 

On that note, scroll down for a Orange Moscow Mule Mocktail recipe that adapts the original one so that everyone can enjoy it. 

How To Make An Orange Moscow Mule

 

Step 1:Combine all the ingredients in a copper mug

Add your vodka, orange juice and ginger beer to your copper mug over ice

Step 2: Add Lemon

Squeeze the lemon wedge over the drink and then add the lemon to your drink

Step 3: Garnish and serve

Stir the drink and garnish with the candied ginger, orange slice and the sprig of mint. 

 Orange Moscow Mule Mocktail

 To make the mocktail version of the Moscow Mule, you can use all the ingredients but omit the vodka. 

I use the following measurements:

• 6 oz Ginger Beer
• 2 oz Orange Juice
• 1 lemon Wedge
• 1 piece of candied ginger
• 1 slice of orange
• 1 mint sprig

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