Great cocktails are not just made up by mixing and shaking a bunch of alcohols together. To make a great cocktail, you need the right ingredients along with the right technique and a presentation which would compel anyone to drink it. Moscow Mule is one of those American cocktails which are a cult favorite. Although the well-selected ingredients are to be credited for its unmatchable taste but it is also the appeal of copper mugs in which it is served that makes it so popular. But why only are used for serving Moscow mule? Here are some of the reasons which justify the use of copper mugs for serving Moscow mule.
Helps maintain the temperature
One of the scientific benefits of using copper mugs for serving Moscow mule is the temperature. For decades, Moscow mule lovers have known that chilled Moscow mule is best served in copper mugs for that extra cooling sensation. Copper takes up the icy temperature of the drink and ensures that your drink stays cold for longer. The rim of the mug becomes chilled almost instantly giving your lips a frozen sensation. The handle of the mug helps maintain a distance between the mug and your body thus preventing the heat from your body to transfer to the drink.
Enhances the taste
The taste though is a subjective factor and obviously varies depending on the quantities of different ingredients you use. But it has been observed that using copper mugs for serving Moscow mule intensifies the flavor of vodka, ginger beer and lime. The cold temperature of the mug also increases the tanginess of lime and subdues the acidity thus complimenting the spiciness of the ginger beer. In short, the coolness from the copper mugs enhances the flavor of the drink to some other extent which is incomparable.
Experience
The most important reason out of the lot is that the drinks served in copper mugs add richness to the presentation. Just like a martini is best served in a martini glass, the same way a Moscow mule is best served in a copper mug only. This tradition of serving Moscow mule started in the year 1941 and since then has turned into a cult favorite amongst cocktail lovers. The Moscow mule was publicized in a copper mug and after that Moscow Mule was served in copper mugs only.