Copper Moscow Mule Mugs

A pure copper mug is the classic presentation for a Moscow Mule.  In fact, bartenders the world over will tell you that if it's not served in a copper mug, it's not a Moscow Mule. A popular history states that the Moscow Mule was concocted in 1941 on the Sunset Strip in Hollywood, CA by John Martin, owner of the Smirnoff vodka distillery, Jack Morgan, owner of the Cock 'n' Bull pub and his own brand of ginger beer, and Mrs. Sophie Berezinski, a Russian immigrant whose father owned a copper factory where she had designed the original copper mug.  The three worked together to create the perfect cocktail to showcase all three of their products and history was made. Copper is the perfect material for the cocktail.  Because it is a superior thermal conductor, copper mugs respond to the temperature of what is inside, keeping it chilled or warm depending on the beverage. When the mug contains a Moscow mule, the copper becomes cool, creating a chilling sensation when sipped. This is particular