Happy Muleday!
Okay it’s Monday – but we think “Muleday” sounds a lot more fun!
And at Tricky Fish, it is! In fact, on Mondays we have great deals on our full selection of delicious mules at one of the best restaurants near me. For Happy Hour on Mondays, it’s $5/mule! And that is not just our signature mule! We have a full menu of mules including the Lime in the Coco Mule, Fire & Ice Mule, Hola Peno Mango Mule, and more. These are all just $5 during Happy Hour on Mondays, but also available anytime you come see us.
Anyway, so want to learn a few secrets behind the copper mug? How did the mule come into existence? Why the copper? Read on as we discuss:
Who Invented the Moscow Mule?
It’s debatable. While a bartender by the name of Wes Price has taken credit, the most popular story is that it was invented by John Martin and Jack Morgan. As the story goes, John Martin was the ad man for Smirnoff Vodka in the United States; Jack Morgan was the owner of Cock ‘n’ Bull Bar in Los Angeles. At the time (which was the 1940s), Americans weren’t really keen on vodka, so Martin was having a hard time selling it. Meanwhile, Morgan seemed to have a surplus of ginger beer. One night, the two got to thinking and decided, “why not invent a cocktail with both?!” The Moscow Mule that you enjoy at the best restaurants near me was born!
Why are Moscow Mules Served in a Copper Mug?
In fact, the story above gets better! According to most accounts, Jack Morgan’s girlfriend at the time owned a copper company, so naturally, Morgan was able to get a good deal on copper mugs. This was partly a marketing stunt. Morgan traveled around taking pictures of celebrities and bartenders holding a bottle of Smirnoff vodka and a copper mug, creating excitement around the drink. People would see these then walk into a bar asking for the “vodka drink the copper mug!” They immediately associated copper with the cocktail.
Now maybe this is sheer coincidence, but there is actual science to support that the drink actually tastes better in a copper mug. The copper conducts the chill, making the mug itself icy. This creates a cooling sensation when the drink touches your lips. Not only that, but research suggests the carbonation is actually increased by the copper, making it more fizzy and refreshing.
Who’s Ready for a Moscow Mule?!
Ready to enjoy a mule and share a few fun facts with your friends? Head over to see us at Tricky Fish this week in Fort Worth or Richardson, Texas at one of the best restaurants near me. We have mules, craft beer, delicious scratch kitchen fare, and more.