Crafthouse Mosc Mule

Crafthouse Mosc Mule is a ready-to-drink take on the Moscow Mule, the vodka, ginger beer and lime highball. The listing gives no ABV, base spirit or ingredient list, so what follows describes how this style usually behaves and not a measured profile of this can or bottle. Expect a bright lime lift, a peppery ginger bite that lingers at the back of the palate, and a fairly clean, light-bodied base. Ginger-forward RTDs of this kind tend to be crisp and lightly sweet, with carbonation doing much of the work. Serve it very cold. The style is built around sharp, fizzy refreshment, and it goes flat and syrupy as it warms. Pour it over a full glass of ice instead of drinking it straight from the container, since dilution is slow in a packed glass and the carbonation lasts longer. A copper mug is the classic choice because it chills quickly and keeps the drink cold in the hand. A highball or Collins glass does the same job. Add a lime wedge and squeeze it over the top, which brings back the citrus oils a pre-mixed drink can lose. For food, the ginger and lime suit salty, spicy and fried dishes. Think fish tacos, chicken wings, shrimp, pork banh mi or a smoky barbecue plate. If you want more heat, a few slices of fresh ginger or a dash of bitters will sharpen it without changing the drink's character. A sprig of mint also works as a garnish.