Moscow Mule aka Vodka Buck (circa 1946)
The cold fighter that popularized vodka.
1/2 oz. fresh lime juice
3/4 oz. house-made ginger syrup
2 oz. vodka
To make: Shake with a small piece of cracked ice, and strain into a chilled Collins glass over a Collins spear. Garnish with ginger candy. “187 calories, contains vitamin C, and the ginger has been shown to combat nausea and diarrhea,” says Present. “Also, on a historical note, you’ll be drinking the cocktail that brought vodka to the masses.”
Photo by Zane Harris