Moscow Mule

A Little Kick

Sometimes we need a creative kick for our projects. This week's free Tuesday at the San Diego Museum of Art definitely helped. Who isn't inspired by 20th century art within breathing distance?

Starlite, a local dining and drinking lounge, too, offers up inspiration by the glass. They make their own bitters (we must try that), and brandied cherries, and often mix their vodkas with things like cucumber and black pepper syrup. 

One of my favorites, though, is their take on the Moscow Mule, called a Starlite Mule, served in a chilly copper cup. It's light and refreshing, but somehow serious and straightforward.

Happy Hour Idea #37 Sometimes the glass really makes the drink. Here are some glasses we like: British Style Pint Glasses Classic Size Martini Glasses Italian Juice Glasses for Wine Belgian Style Beer Glasses Heavy Rocks Glasses

Moscow Mule (THH recipe) 2 oz. vodka (make it Russian for authenticity) juice of 1/2 lime teaspoon vanilla syrup ginger beer (we use Bundaberg) dash of bitters Pour vodka over ice in a tin or copper mug or tall glass. Add lime, vanilla, and bitters and stir. Top off mug with ginger beer. Garnish with a lime wheel. Have an inspiring drink recipe or location? Find us on Facebook or Tweet it to us.

CAUTION: Moscow Mules go down very easily. Unlike regular mules. So don't go drinking and driving with them, ya?

Copyright © 2009, Pybop, LLC (for thursdayhappyhour.com). All rights reserved. Questions? Ideas? Ask us on Twitter: @thurshappyhour.

Happy Hour Idea #37 Sometimes the glass really makes the drink. Here are some glasses we like: British Style Pint Glasses Classic Size Martini Glasses Italian Juice Glasses for Wine Belgian Style Beer Glasses Heavy Rocks Glasses

Moscow Mule (THH recipe) 2 oz. vodka (make it Russian for authenticity) juice of 1/2 lime teaspoon vanilla syrup ginger beer (we use Bundaberg) dash of bitters Pour vodka over ice in a tin or copper mug or tall glass. Add lime, vanilla, and bitters and stir. Top off mug with ginger beer. Garnish with a lime wheel. Have an inspiring drink recipe or location? Find us on Facebook or Tweet it to us.

CAUTION: Moscow Mules go down very easily. Unlike regular mules. So don't go drinking and driving with them, ya?

Copyright © 2009, Pybop, LLC (for thursdayhappyhour.com). All rights reserved. Questions? Ideas? Ask us on Twitter: @thurshappyhour.