Introduction

What is it that makes cocktails so different, unusual and seem like you’ve gotten away from the mundane days of life? For me it’s the refreshing feeling of coolness and calming. One of the cocktail drinks that’s been around since the late 1930’s is the Moscow Mule which is a drink that literally keeps its cool.

How does it do this? Through copper! Copper has been known to keep drinks cold due to the metal instantly taking on the chilling temperature of the drink itself. The handle of the copper mug will absorb the heat of your hand and will not transfer to the main body of the mug. Your icy cold cocktails stay chilled for the whole duration of your drink, giving you that refreshing taste.

Not to mention the health advantages you get from drinking out of a copper mug that you may not be aware of.

The famous Moscow Mule drink itself contains Ginger beer, for those that don’t know. Now this is a little speculative, but some experts say the ginger beer is enhanced in the copper mug by the added aroma offered when the Vodka hits the side of the copper mug. Extra fizziness and bubbles are also created from the cold copper.

Whatever the case, you cannot drink a Moscow Mule from any other vessel than a specially made copper mug. They’re handsome, add to the taste and most of all, keep your favorite cocktail at the perfect chilled temperature it is desired to be served at. Check out our buying guide below to choose yours correctly.

Moscow Mule Mug Buying Guide

As a host of your own cocktail party it can be important to offer your cocktails in the correct glass, cup or mug that it has always been traditionally served in. You won’t see an Espresso Martini served in a pint glass would you! So, when your guests ask for a Moscow Mule, you need a nice Moscow Mule copper mug.

Here’s 3 things to take into consideration when buying your copper mug for this wonderful cocktail.

Copper Material

What you really don’t want is small flakes of copper floating around your cocktail. You won’t get away with pretending these flakes are garnish, so buy correctly in the first place. Little flecks can come off a copper plated mug over time, and this will put you in a very embarrassing situation, not to mention the possibility of copper toxicity. Although this can only happen with a huge build-up of copper so it is very unlikely.

The solution is to buy a 100% copper mug and you’ll have peace of mind knowing that it’s the real deal.

You’ll have another option though. You could break with tradition and purchase a stainless-steel Moscow Mule mug or have a stainless-steel lining. The latter option looks really good but remember that your drinks will not be quite as chilled as copper.

Sizing

The Moscow Mule Copper Mug comes in various sizes. You can get as small as 12 ounces and go all the way up to 30 ounces. For me, 30 ounces is way too large.

While it is totally a personal choice, you may want to keep the ingredients in mind. You see the Moscow Mule cocktail is made up from ginger beer, ice, 1 ounce of lime and 2 ounces of Vodka. As the lime and Vodka have exact measurements, the ginger beer and ice do not. Therefore, a larger mug will mean a less alcoholic drink. This is fine if you’re happy to sit on it for a while. However, I’ve crashed a women’s cocktail party before and nobody was slowly sipping on one drink all night!

You could always break from tradition and add a little more Vodka and/or lime to fill the larger mug. Just get to a nice ratio for yourself and your guests.

Cool Design

Lastly, you want the aesthetics to be to your liking. This is all personal preference and there’s a few design styles to choose from. Originally, the Moscow Mule mug was straight, shiny and flat. It didn’t have various widths from bottom of the mug to the top, unlike nowadays.

Today we have various shapes and effects such as the common hammered effect. This makes the mug look like it’s been dinted all oved giving a crumpled design. Many people love this style as it can reflect light in unusual ways.

Again, it all comes back to a personal preference. Have a browse through our range of the best Moscow Mule mugs we’ve found for this year.

Caution

Do NOT use these mugs for hot drinks, that’s not what they are designed for. Also best to hand wash. Meaning, don’t put in the dishwasher. This is the advice from all manufacturers of Moscow Mule Mugs.

This highest of quality copper mug contains no other materials except solid copper. They use 100% pure copper sheets to craft their Moscow Mule mugs. Can you believe that the company that makes these, Advanced Mixology, ensures that their craftsmen have at least 10 years’ experience in the industry, before they can handcraft a copper mug that gets to you? That’s a fair amount of know-how and skill that goes into your product.

For each copper sheet to be converted into a wonderfully polished finished product, it takes approximately 72 hours. You know you’ll be getting a quality product here.

The finer details are hammered by hand and given an extra polish for extra sparkle. The handle is welded on, not riveted, giving a cleaner shape and makes cleaning easier.

Finished with a food grade lacquer to prevent copper deposits, it does not affect the temperature and will keep your beverage as cold as ever.

The gift set comes complete with 4 Moscow Mule mugs and 4 hand crafted wooden coasters. You can’t just place your drink down without a coaster! The coasters are nicely polished to bring out the wood grain.

These mugs are excellent as a gift set and come delivered in an appropriate white gift box. You could also offer these awesome mugs as an award or even a reward. The perfect gift for the Moscow Mule fanatic.

Features

Solid copper

4 x mugs

4 x timber coasters

Gift boxed

Hand Crafted

16oz volume

A different look again with these 16-ounce mugs that, similar to the 18-ounce version, offers the slightly less than  preferred volume for a Moscow Mule. You’ll love the classical look that these mugs bring, and all your guests will be suitably impressed.

However, to make up for the 2 ounce reduction, you will be provided with a Moscow Mule recipe book and 2 pretty cool looking coasters. 

The main two differences you’ll find with this 2-mug set is that firstly, the interior of the mugs are lined with stainless-steel giving a frosty drink every time. This also prevents sheds of copper and tarnishing over time. I find it also gives a nice contrast to the look of the mugs.

The other thing you may notice is the unusual handles on the mugs. They are more ergonomic and therefore provide a comfortable grip to enjoy your drink. Brass is the other noticeable fact which also gives a different distinction to the mugs. Cleverly welded to the copper mug, it’s one size fits all hands!

A high quality and seriously impressive piece of handicraft, they are very durable and are 100% food safe. You’ll be impressed with the rustic, authentic look that gives class to each mug.

Provided by Krown Kitchen, they stand by the quality of all their mugs.

This is a great gift idea for anyone that has a fetish for Moscow Mules or cocktails in general.

They’d look lovely perched on your bar, alongside your cocktail shaker.

The added bonus is that as the inside is stainless-steel lined, you can use them for warm drinks also. Not too hot, but warm hot chocolate is a favorite.

Features

16 Ounce volume

Stainless-Steel Lining

Brass Ergonomic Handles

Authentic smooth copper look

Wow, can you notice a distinct difference to this Moscow Mule mug set? What sticks out is the embossed floral filigree which has been individually handcrafted into the copper. It’s hard to believe but this is an 8-day process and every line has been forged with small tools & a hammer.

At 16 ounces its made from nickel free premium copper which is great for your health, even if the Vodka isn’t! Covered in a protective coating, the brilliant shine is preserved for much longer.

Many Moscow Mule lovers like to drink their beverage out of a straw and the folk at Kamojo have included this in their gift set. You’ll receive 2 pure copper straws that can also be used as stirring sticks.

Another great bonus in the set is the addition of an eBook titled ‘the Moscow Mule Experience’. In it you’ll find a 35-page history on Mule cups and 20 great recipes. This is always a nice touch when a company throws in something of value.

Great as a gift for any occasion. Although I’d suggest finding out if the recipient likes the floral filigree.

This company offers a premier 1-year warranty which helps with piece of mind.

There must be a lot of people that love this style as 279 customers have rated this 4.9 stars out of 5. That’s a pretty emphatic statement.

Features

Floral embossed filigree

2 Copper straws included

Recipe eBook included

Nickel free copper

Here it is, the complete 4 set of Moscow Mule mugs that even come with a shot glass (in copper!). 4 x 16-ounce mugs, 4 x coasters a shot glass and 4 x straws. It’s the complete gift set anyone that loves a tipple would enjoy.

You’ll love the pale mango wood coasters which are a lovely touch that prevent leaving moisture on your table, bar or counter. They look really cool also with the ‘Qualikitchen’ logo taking place in the center.

The mugs are 100% premium copper and are beautifully handcrafted to the highest standards. Displaying the hammered look, each mug is coated with food grade lacquer internally and externally. This prevents tarnish and preserves the sparkle to your mugs.

To help you measure your ingredients, you’ll benefit from the added copper shot glass. And don’t forget the straws that some agree are an important accessory to the Moscow Mule.

You’ll also benefit from the lifetime warranty so, if you’re not happy for any reason, you can return them for a full refund.

Features

Pale mango wood coasters

100% Pure Copper

Copper straws to match

Complete gift set

A Moscow Mule served in an ordinary glass is like wearing thongs to a black-tie dinner—it technically works, but you’re missing the point!

The India House Moscow Mule mugs bring a bit of old-school bar style to your cocktail game. Handmade from pure copper and finished with a classic hammered design, these 16oz mugs look the part and are designed to keep your drinks properly chilled. They’re also a great excuse to make something other than another gin and tonic.

While the Moscow Mule is obviously the star of the show, these mugs aren’t one-trick ponies. They’re equally suited to Mojitos, Mint Juleps, iced cocktails, beer or pretty much anything else that benefits from staying cold. The set also includes matching coasters and straws, so you have everything you need to get the party started.

The copper construction gives them plenty of character, and they’ll certainly look more interesting sitting on your home bar than a cupboard full of everyday glasses.

Just remember that copper needs a little TLC, so these are hand-wash territory rather than something you want to throw into the dishwasher.

Fill one with vodka, ginger beer and lime, kick back and enjoy. After all, life is too short for boring glassware!

Features

16 ounces

Hammered texture

Elegant Matte Finish

100% Pure Copper

Handcrafted by Skilled Artisans

We’ve found an extraordinarily different Moscow Mule mug gift set for you that comes in a lovely wooden box. Firstly, the main component of this set are the 4 handmade mugs that are very similar to the previous mugs. They are 100% pure copper and come with brass handles but there is one difference, they hold 18 ounces.

As with some of the other mug sets, you’ll also receive 4 coasters that are crafted from wood. Each coaster is branded with a ‘Mule of Moscow’ featured logo.

You will love the gift box that holds all the mugs together with the coasters. The box has five slots, one for each of the 4 mugs and one for the coasters. In my view the timber gift box is a great addition to any Moscow Mule mug set.

Now here’s something that you won’t see in every other mug set, it’s a wooden paddle to carry around your cocktails. The timber paddle has 4 circular indentations, one for each mug. You can also hang this paddle after use, as the handle has a small hole so that it can be hung on a hook. Alternatively, you could thread string through to make a hanging loop.

I love the idea of a carrying paddle to serve guests, it’s just a unique idea.

The base of the copper mugs is also branded with the ‘Mule of Moscow’ drunken donkey logo. 

There’s also a 2 mug set available which you can get my clicking here.

Features

Wooden serving paddle

18 ounces

4 coasters

Wooden gift box

100% Pure copper

**If your Moscow Mule isn’t served in a copper mug, are you even trying?**

The STAGLIFE Black Matte Moscow Mule Mugs certainly look like they’ve arrived at the bar wearing sunglasses and a leather jacket. Sold as a set of two, these 16oz mugs are made from genuine hammered copper, with a sleek black matte exterior and shiny copper interior. They’re definitely not your grandmother’s teacups.

The copper construction is designed to keep your drinks refreshingly cold, which is exactly what you want when you’re mixing up a Moscow Mule with vodka, ginger beer and a healthy squeeze of lime. The smooth rim also makes sipping comfortable, because nobody wants their cocktail experience ruined by an angry mug.

I particularly like the contrast between the understated black finish and the bright copper interior. They have enough style to look great on the home bar, but they’re also practical enough for a backyard gathering where the drinks tend to disappear faster than expected.

They’re handmade, so don’t expect every mug to look perfectly identical. That’s part of the charm. Fill one with a Moscow Mule, hand the other to a mate and let the copper do its thing.

Just remember: **these mugs aren’t just drinkware—they’re your excuse to make another Mule.**

Features

Matte black finish

Gift box

2 x 16 ounce mugs

Hammered design

**Forget the copper—this mug has clearly decided that stainless steel can have a little fun too!**

Copper may be the traditional way to go, but it’s not for everyone.

The MyGift Hammered Stainless Steel Moscow Mule Mug brings a bit of old-school bar-room character to your cocktail collection without actually being made from copper. The hammered stainless steel exterior gives it a rugged, textured look, while the shiny copper-coloured interior adds plenty of visual appeal. Basically, it’s dressed like a copper mug but has chosen stainless steel as its day job.

It’s a great choice for serving a classic Moscow Mule, but there’s no reason to stop there. Load it up with a Dark ‘n’ Stormy, a refreshing iced cocktail or even a cold beer when the mood takes you. The sturdy handle makes it easy to hold, while the stainless steel construction means you don’t have to treat it like a museum piece.

What I particularly like is the unusual finish. It has enough character to stand out on the home bar without looking ridiculously flashy. The hammered exterior also gives it that handmade, traditional feel, even though it’s built for modern-day drinking.

If you’re after a Moscow Mule mug that’s practical, good-looking and doesn’t take itself too seriously, this one deserves a spot behind the bar. Just add ginger beer, lime and vodka—and try not to blame the mug when one Mule turns into three.

Features

Matte Black with Gold Interior

2 x Moscow Mule Mugs

Stainless Steel Material

18 Ounces

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Conclusion

As you can see, there is a great variety of Moscow Mule mugs. We’ve only added the best Moscow Mule Mugs in the view of customers and their ratings. There’s plenty others out there in smaller and larger sets.

If you are a Moscow Mule enthusiast and have had these mugs before then you’ll probably know exactly what you are after. If not, first decide on how many mugs you think you’ll require. To be honest, you just want to focus on the mugs. Anything else that comes in the gift set is just a bonus so decide if you want a lined mug, type of handles etc.

If the exact mugs are part of a full set with straws, coasters etc, I’d say you’ve found your perfect Moscow Mule mug set.
Happy copper mug hunting.

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