Moscow Mule Pitcher
A Moscow Mule Pitcher takes the classic cocktail and makes it into a batch. This light, citrusy pitcher drink recipe is easy to make and simple to put together for a crowd. Makes 6 servings, but can easily be doubled or tripled.
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How is it already November, friend? It feels like we just started this Moscow Mule of the Month journey with the classic mule back in January. (Though, hey, 2020, this year’s time has been weird.)
Y’all know I’m all about easy cocktail recipes.
For this month, I wanted to take the classic Moscow Mule cocktail and turn it into an easy pitcher drink for entertaining.
This is a super simple, super delicious recipe, and you can use it as a springboard to make other mules into a pitcher, as well.
Think of this as a smart way to turn a favorite cocktail into a big batch drink to share with your favorite people. It’s wonderful for a hot summer’s day, but you can honestly serve it year-round because a Mule is never a bad idea.
More Moscow Mule variations you should check out: Apple Cider Moscow Mule | Pumpkin Spice Mule | Dark and Stormy (Rum Moscow Mule) | Mexican Mule | Raspberry Moscow Mule
Looking for a different type of cocktail? Check out my Drinks recipe index.

What you’ll need to make a Moscow Mule Pitcher
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- A Mini Stainless Steel Angled Measuring Cup (or a jigger to measure out your ingredients.)
- Copper mugs
- Citrus juicer or citrus reamer
- Pitcher
Let’s talk ingredients!
In addition to the tools above, you’re going to need some ingredients to make this recipe, too! Chances are, you might already have some of them in your fridge or pantry. Scroll down to the recipe card for the full measurements and instructions.
In addition to these tools, you’ll need a few ingredients, too:
- Vodka — a good drinking vodka that hasn’t been infused or flavored. If you want to make this a CARAMEL APPLE MULE, use caramel vodka!
- Ginger beer — this is going to add the bubbles to our drink! You could use ginger ale if you don’t have ginger beer, but I really like the ginger flavor and kick that the ginger beer provides.
- Lime — we need this for its juice. You can also purchase the fresh lime juice in a bottle in the refrigerated section of your grocery store
- Garnishes — I opted for simple lime wedges, but these would be beautiful with a wheel of lime. You could also add a sprig of mint.
Variations:
Swap out the vodka for a different alcohol (like tequila, bourbon or dark rum( to make a different mule pitcher.


How to make a Moscow Mule Pitcher
Add lime rounds to the pitcher. This adds for a nice garnish and display!
Measure out the ingredients, then pour them into your pitcher.
This means measuring out the ginger beer and vodka.


Squeeze in the lime juice, too. (If you’re using a citrus reamer, use a fine mesh strainer to catch potential seeds and pulp that are pushed out of the lime.)
Stir, and then pour over ice in copper mugs. Garnish with a lime wedge, and enjoy!
A note on making this pitcher drink recipe early: Since the drink calls for ginger beer, if you mix this too early, the ginger beer will go flat. If you want to make the pitcher early, squeeze the lime juice and measure in the vodka with the lime rounds, then add the ginger beerright before serving so that it’s nice and bubbly! Give it a good stir to make sure everything’s incorporated before pouring over ice.


Erin’s Easy Entertaining Tips
Moscow Mules are the perfect party drink because they only require three ingredients, and those ingredients are pretty easy to prep in bulk.
And a big-batch Moscow Mule pitcher is even better than making a mule bar because, well, all you’ve gotta do is get the ingredients together, throw them together and let guests pour themselves their drinks.
Here are a few things to do to make life easier on you:
- One to two hours before the party, squeeze the limes and get that lime juice ready. I don’t recommend using jarred lime juice, as it’s not nearly as fresh-tasting. Keep in mind that if you squeeze the limes earlier that the juice will become more potent.
- Quarter your limes in advance, too, for the garnish. Keep ‘em in a food storage container in the fridge for up to a few days before your gathering.
- Mix the pitcher right before guests arrive because the ginger beer will go flat if you mix this in advance.
- If you want to prep the pitcher drink in advance, squeeze the limes and measure the vodka. Mix them together in the pitcher with lime rounds, and keep cool in the fridge. Add the ginger beer right before serving the drinks, and make sure to give it a good stir!

Frequently Asked Questions
YES! I was delighted to realize that previous twists on the Moscow Mule are delicious booze-free, and this one is the same. Granted, it’s just ginger beer and lime juice, but if that makes you happy, it makes me happy, too! Simply leave out the vodka, mix up the other ingredients, then you’re good to go.
We love Fever Tree’s ginger beer because it has a serious kick. If you’re not into a ginger beer that has more spice, the Sprouts Farmers Market brand is delicious, too.
My advice is to use your favorite vodka. I do not recommend using the cheapest vodka that you can find, as that doesn’t taste nearly as good as a drinking vodka.
Our favorite vodka brand is Tito’s. (It’s a Texas brand.) If you can’t find that, Smirnoff, Pinnacle and Grey Goose are all acceptable.

Quick tips for making a Moscow Mule Pitcher
- Not a fan of vodka? Use gin instead and transform it into a Gin Gin Mule! You can also use bourbon, and it transforms into a Kentucky Mule! I have information in both those posts about the ingredients to make, as well as how to turn them into a pitcher.
- Slice your lime rounds in advance to put into the pitcher. Quarter 1-2 limes, too, for the garnishes.
- Want to make a different style of Moscow Mule? Try out a Cranberry Mule, a Gingerbread Mule or a Peach Moscow Mule.
Here’s how you can make this…

Moscow Mule Pitcher
Ingredients
- 24 oz. ginger beer 2-12 oz. bottles
- 9 oz. vodka
- 3 oz. freshly squeezed lime juice freshly squeezed
- Ice for serving
- 4-5 limes sliced into rounds
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Instructions
- In a pitcher, add the lime rounds.
- On top of the limes, measure out the ginger beer, vodka and lime juice.
- Stir the ingredients together.
- Pour over ice in individual copper mugs, and add a lime wedge or round for garnish. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
Easy entertaining tips and tricks
- One to two hours before the party, squeeze the limes and get that lime juice ready. I don’t recommend using jarred lime juice, as it’s not nearly as fresh-tasting. Keep in mind that if you squeeze the limes earlier that the juice will become more potent.
- Slice the limes in advance, too, for the garnish. Keep ‘em in a food storage container in the fridge for up to a few days before your gathering.
- Mix the pitcher right before guests arrive because the ginger beer will go flat if you mix this in advance.
- If you want to prep the pitcher drink in advance, squeeze the limes and measure the vodka. Mix them together in the pitcher with lime rounds, and keep cool in the fridge. Add the ginger beer right before serving the drinks, and make sure to give it a good stir!
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About the Author:
Erin Parker is a Southern gal living in Texas with her husband and two daughters. She started The Speckled Palate to share what she was cooking as a newlywed… and over the years, it’s evolved to capture her love for hosting. Specifically, the EASIEST, lowest key entertaining because everyone deserves to see their people and connect over good food. Learn more about her…
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