Cheers: why the Moscow mule is the new gin and tonic

After the mojito, the caipirinha, the Hugo, and the Aperol Spritz, the famous gin and tonic must now make way for a new hit. And this time, no fussing with difficult liqueurs, drinks, scoops, and straws, no, a cocktail that is easy to make in a très instagrammable glass: the Moscow Mule. In this dangerously good drink, ginger is the star, boosted by the sharpness of vodka and balanced with fresh lime juice and sugar syrup. Pour your drink into the super cool copper mugs; they not only look great in photos, but your drink also stays cold all evening. All evening? Your glass is empty in five sips, if it’s not four…

Cheers, girlfriend, and uh, good luck tomorrow morning.

For one MM

• 5 cl of good quality vodka
• 1 cl of juice from a fresh lime
• 1 cl of sugar syrup
• 10 cl of ginger beer