Grapefruit Moscow Mule

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This Grapefruit Moscow Mule is an easy to make winter cocktail that comes together in under 5 minutes. All you need are 4 simple ingredients.

Moscow Mules are classic vodka cocktails that are often served in copper mugs. There are lots of Mule Variations on the original cocktail that add in fruity flavors. 

This Grapefruit Mule is made with grapefruit, but you can also try this Raspberry Moscow Mule made with Raspberry Simple Syrup or this Christmas Mule made with cranberry juice.

For some other grapefruit vodka cocktails, try this Basil Grapefruit Martini or this Grapefruit Crush Cocktail.

You may also like this gin-based Grapefruit Rickey.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Tart & Sweet — This Moscow Mule has just the right balance between the tart grapefruit juice and sweet ginger beer. 
• Easy to Make — Mule drinks are some of the easiest cocktails to make since they don’t require any fancy bartending equipment (no shaker!), and are ready in only a few minutes. 
• Winter Cocktail — While you can make this grapefruit mule any time of the year, it is particularly popular in winter, around Christmas time.

Ingredients

• Grapefruit Juice: You can use whatever type of grapefruit juice you prefer. White grapefruit juice, ruby red grapefruit juice or pink grapefruit juice all work well. If you have the time, you can also use freshly squeezed grapefruit juice.
• Vodka: Use your favorite brand of mid-shelf regular vodka. This cocktail also tastes delicious with flavored citrus vodka, such as grapefruit vodka or lemon vodka.  
• Lime Juice: Fresh lime juice will give this drink the best flavor.
• Ginger Beer: Ginger beer is a non alcoholic beverage that is a staple in Moscow Mules. Different brands of ginger beer vary in their level of spiciness. Use whatever type of ginger beer you like. Note that ginger ale is a very different beverage and can not be substituted for ginger beer in this recipe.

How To Make A Grapefruit Moscow Mule

Step 1: Add the grapefruit juice, vodka and lime juice to a copper mug. Stir.

Step 2: Add in a handful of ice and the ginger beer. Stir and serve.

Expert Tips

• Use copper mugs. If you enjoy Moscow Mules, a few copper mugs are worth the investment. They look fun and also act to keep your mule drink super cold while you are sipping it. 
• Add in some herbs. To level up this cocktail a notch, either muddle in some fresh herbs at the bottom of the mug, or add in a dash of a herb-infused simple syrup. This Rosemary Simple Syrup or this Thyme Simple Syrup would both work perfectly.
• Use fresh grapefruit juice. No boxed juice compares to freshly squeezed grapefruit juice. If grapefruits are in season, use a juicer to extract fresh grapefruit juice for a truly high-end drink.

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