MOSCOW MULE COPPER MUG: SUPERIOR TASTE Some experts suggest that when vodka contacts copper, the copper mug begins to oxidize slightly. The result is a boost to the aroma of your Moscow Mule and a greater flavor profile for the vodka in your drink.Feb 1, 2020
Why does a Moscow Mule have to be in a copper mug?
MOSCOW MULE COPPER MUG: TEMPERATURE Solid copper mugs have been used for centuries to enjoy cool drinks because its structure isolates the cool of the drink and the heat of your hand. Best of all, the copper handle insulates the heat from your hand and keeps it away from your chilly Moscow Mule.Feb 1, 2020
Do you have to use copper mugs for Moscow Mules?
Copper has been used for thousands of years as a drinking vessel. Most cocktails require specific glassware for their drinks—the highball and the martini glass, for example—however, the copper mug for the Moscow Mule is a must.
Can a Moscow Mule be served in a glass?
Copper mug or highball glass
What's the point of a copper mug?
Copper is a superior thermal conductor, so copper mugs respond to the temperature of what is inside, keeping it chilled or warm depending on the beverage. When containing a Moscow mule, copper mugs become cool, creating a chilling sensation when sipped.
Why should you not drink out of a copper cup?
Something so acidic can make copper leach into food. Copper naturally occurs in the environment, and some exposure can be good for your health. But long-term exposure can cause nausea, dizziness, headaches, diarrhea, and irritation to your mouth, nose, and eyes. Not all copper mugs are potentially poisonous.Aug 8, 2017
Is it dangerous to drink out of copper mugs?
Unlined copper mugs are generally safe to drink out of, as copper toxicity is highly unlikely. This means that a guest would need to consume a liter's worth of Moscow mules that had been sitting in an unlined copper mug for several hours before copper poisoning is a possibility.
Can you drink beer in a copper mug?
Copper mugs are best for summertime drinking because they take on the coldness of the drink rapidly, and can hold the temperature of the drink for a very long time. Moscow Mule is made of ginger beer and lime juice so it would not hurt to drink beer from copper mugs.
Can I drink coffee in copper mug?
Yes. Today, the acceptable drinking copper mugs are those lined with stainless steel material, nickel, or tin. Coffee has some acidic properties that can dissolve some copper ions and make your coffee taste like metal. So, unless you drink from it all day, every day, or eat the cup, you'll most likely be fine.
Do you have to serve a Moscow Mule in a copper mug?
Most cocktails require specific glassware for their drinks—the highball and the martini glass, for example—however, the copper mug for the Moscow Mule is a must.
What kind of glass do you use for a Moscow Mule?
Fill a Moscow Mule mug (or highball glass) with ice, then add the vodka and lime juice. Top with the ginger beer. Garnish with a lime wheel.