The classic Moscow Mule is one of the most popularly ordered drinks in the country and the world. It remains a house favorite drink simply because the Moscow Mule is one of the easiest recipes to follow. While tequila is the most common base used for making the classic recipe, you can tweak the other ingredients to put your spin on this classic. Here are five other varieties of this fantastic cocktail you should try.

Classic citrus variations
The Moscow mule drink is very easy to make and can be made with any number of bases for the recipe. One of the popular variations of this drink is a blood orange cocktail. You switch out the classic base with a blood orange juice, orange bitters, ginger beer, and a slice of orange juice. Also, swap out your brand of tequila for a tangier and zestier experience made with the peach and orange blossom vodka. Mix well and serve with a couple of ice cubes to enjoy this zingy cocktail.

Lime Mule with vodka or whiskey
If you must use citrus for the base, why not try a lime and grapefruit combination mixed with orange liqueur, ginger beer, and a vodka base? You’ll only need freshly squeezed lime and grapefruit juice for the mix. The rest of the recipe remains pretty standard. Another good citrus variation that retains the lime but does away with any kind of vodka is your Irish Moscow mule. The main difference is the use of Irish whiskey as the cocktail’s base.

Gin Mule
If you prefer gin over vodka and whiskey, then you can make this pretty neat variation of the classic Moscow mule using quality gin. In fact, popularly known as the Gin-Gin Mule cocktail, this recipe features a gin of your choice for the base, tangy lime juice, simple syrup, and ginger beer mix for the drink. Add a few mint leaves to the mix to cut down on the acidity and also enhance the flavor of the mule drink with some peppermint. Gin has a milder taste when compared to vodka and whiskey, making this drink a popular choice for more casual social gatherings.

Kentucky Moscow Mule
Bourbon lovers can definitely go for this amazing twist of classic cocktails featuring the strong earthy taste of bourbon. Jim Beam, Woodford Reserve, Michter’s US No-1, Four Roses, Maker’s Mark, and Russell’s Reserve are among some of the best picks in bourbon to make stunning variations of the Moscow mule. Each bourbon base has a unique taste element to it, so you’ll have a fruitier, floral, spicy, or even wood-distilled taste for the cocktail. The rest of the recipe remains the same, where you use freshly squeezed lime juice, ginger beer, and garnish. Adjust the ratio of ice cubes to the drink depending on the intensity of the liquor.

Dark ‘n Stormy Moscow Mule
Finally, a classic twist for all you rum lovers out there! Nothing beats the earthy taste and pungency of aged rum when it comes to cocktails. In fact, the Dark ‘n Stormy cocktail is the closest variation of the original Moscow Mule recipe, albeit with a rum base. The rest remains the same with lime, liqueur, ginger beer, and ice. You can top off the drink with lime wheel garnish, and experts suggest using Gosling’s brand rum for this particular recipe. But you can also try this with any house favorites!