5Moscow Mule - two words that in any language mean a great time. The basic Moscow Mule can seem simple or timeworn, but this drink is anything but boring. There are dozens of easy variations that will make this classic seem brand-new in just a few seconds. And none of them are much harder than the original recipe itself. Vodka, ginger beer, lime, enjoy!Not Russian, and No Mule.So, what heavenly spirit gifted us this sweet and satisfying cocktail? According to adamant east coasters, the story goes like this. The year is 1941. The players are a vodka distributor, a ginger beer distributor, and a mysterious 3rd party. The setting is the Chatham Hotel, in New York's Little Moscow district, hence the name. At the time, ginger beer and vodka were both unpopular in the bar scene. The two distributors wondered if they could revitalize their product sales. They combined their products and, after a bit of experimentation, the Moscow Mule was born!So, break out your copper mugs, find a ginger beer with a nice kick and try out these variations of the 21 best Moscow Mule variations.