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La Mula: the Moscow mule that never saw Moscow
The Moscow mule has nothing to do with Moscow. It was a sales idea from around 1941, when a vodka importer and a ginger beer maker each had stock they couldn't move.
Cantina Rooftop
Drinks
Margaritas & mezcal-ritas
- Vozul Margarita$18
- Frozen Margarita$18
- El Jefe$25
- Frozen Pineapple Mezcal Margarita$18
- Spicy Mango$18
- La Bichota$18
- Skinny Margarita$18
- Habanero Margarita$18
- Jalapeño Margarita$18
- Pomegranate Margarita$18
- Mezcal Smash$18
- El Besito$18
- La Mula (Moscow Mule)$18
Tito's vodka, ginger beer, lime & passion fruit purée
Please tell your server about any food allergies.
Two salesmen and a copper mug
They met in Los Angeles by most accounts, though New York has a competing version. Vodka was barely known in American bars, and photos of bartenders holding the drink helped change that. Nobody agrees on where the copper mug came from either.
Mula is Spanish for mule. Tito's is a Texas vodka, from an Austin distillery that calls itself the first legal one in the state. The drink itself is simple, and it stops being refreshing when the ginger beer loses its fizz.
Passion fruit purée is the change on ours, added to Tito's vodka, ginger beer and lime. The menu doesn't mention a copper mug, so don't count on one.
La Mula (Moscow Mule): questions
Why is it called a Moscow mule?
Moscow is a nod to the vodka, and mule likely to the kick of the ginger beer. The drink itself is American, from around 1941.
What's in a Moscow mule?
Vodka, ginger beer and lime, traditionally in a copper mug.
What's in the La Mula at Cantina Rooftop?
Our menu says: Tito's vodka, ginger beer, lime & passion fruit purée. Tell your server about any allergies when you order.
How much for the La Mula at Cantina Rooftop?
$18 on our menu right now. See it on the full menu.
When can I order the La Mula?
It's on our drinks menu. Our hours: Tuesday to Thursday 5pm to 11pm (last reservation 10pm), Friday 5pm to 3am, Saturday 12pm to 3am and Sunday 12pm to 9:30pm. Closed Mondays. We're at 605 W 48th St in Hell's Kitchen. Book a table.