Old Dutch ~ Moscow Mule Mug ~ 16 oz ~ Solid and 44 similar items

This sale is for One (1) Moscow Mule Mug Measures approximately 5" wide (including handle) x 5" tall Opening measures approximately 3.5" rim to rim Solid copper ~ Nickel lined Lacquered to resist tarnishing Mug holds 16 Ounces Easy to hold handle Mug is new in original packaging Please view photos for a good description of this item Thank you! FYI ..... Though it has a conflicting origin story, the Moscow mule was at least in part created around 1941 by Jack Morgan, the owner of LA British pub Cock ?n? Bull. (A recent publication also says that the bartender of Cock ?n? Bull helped develop the drink) According to cocktail historian Ted Haigh, Jack Morgan had a girlfriend who owned a copper-making company. Some versions suggest the original copper purveyor may have been Sophie Berezinski, a Russian immigrant. Either way, copper mugs arose as a feasible receptacle with which to brand the drink. Together with Jack Morgan, John Martin (who had recently bought Smirnoff), developed the drink because neither could sell their respective goods: Morgan, ginger beer, and Martin, vodka. To market the drink ~ John Martin went from bar to bar, taking photos of celebrities with Moscow mules and bartenders holding copper mugs and Smirnoff vodka. This campaign boosted the popularity of the drink as served in a copper mug. Copper is a superior thermal conductor, so copper mugs respond to the temperature of what is inside, keeping it chilled or warm depending on the beverage. When containing a Moscow mule, copper mugs become cool, creating a chilling sensation when sipped. This is especially desirable in warm weather when cold drinks can easily melt. The temperature property is particularly true for pure, unlined copper mugs. Lined copper mugs are typically copper plated over or lined with nickel, stainless steel, or tin. Though this makes lined mugs more durable and less susceptible to copper leaching, they do not respond to temperature as precisely as unlined mugs Cold copper seems to intensify the fizziness of the carbonation in Moscow mules, making for refreshing sips and an aromatic fragrance. Many Moscow-mule drinkers also say that the copper cup enhances the flavors of the spicy ginger beer and citrus lime. It is best to use mild dish soap and a soft sponge to avoid corroding or scratching the metal. Use a soft cotton or hemp cloth to dry your copper mugs, not polyester or synthetic cloths, as they may scratch the surface. *Any leftover water or dampness can result in oxidation and tarnishing of your copper mugs, so a second drying is essential to preserve shine and keep the copper intact.