Cocktail Hour: The Moscow Mule

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Cocktail Hour: The Moscow Mule

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May 12, 2021

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This cocktail of vodka, ginger beer, and lime gets its kick from the way it sets off our heat sensors. Anney and Lauren burn through the spicy science and scattered history of the Moscow Mule.
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May 12, 2021

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Cocktail Hour: The Moscow Mule

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