Moscow Mule
Moscow Mule is the Spanish term for the cocktail known as Moscow Mule.
The term refers to the specific cocktail consisting of vodka, ginger beer and lime juice. Because it is a proper name for a specific drink, the English name is used in Spanish.
Meaning: cocktail (noun)
Did you know?
- The term mula in Spanish can be a slang term for a drug courier, which occasionally creates humorous or awkward puns in casual social settings when ordering the drink.
- Spanish has no single word for 'ginger beer', so the ingredients of a Moscow Mule are often listed as cerveza de jengibre, even though it is a non-alcoholic beverage.
- If you are in a country like Mexico or Peru, a bartender might clarify if you want the 'Moscow Mule' or a version using 'mezcal' instead of vodka, a popular regional twist.
Examples in context
- ¿Me puede preparar un Moscow Mule, por favor?Can you prepare a Moscow Mule for me, please?
- Un Moscow Mule es muy refrescante.A Moscow Mule is very refreshing.
- Me gustaría pedir un Moscow Mule, por favor.I would like to order a Moscow Mule, please.
- ¿El Moscow Mule lleva jengibre?Does the Moscow Mule contain ginger?
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are sitting at a bar.
- SofíaAlejandro, ¿qué vas a tomar?Alejandro, what are you going to drink?
- AlejandroVoy a pedir un Moscow Mule.I am going to order a Moscow Mule.
- Sofía¡Qué buena elección!What a good choice!
- AlejandroGracias, Sofía. ¿Quieres uno también?Thanks, Sofía. Do you want one too?
