M is not a food item but it is a beverage! M is for Moscow Mule!! Several years ago, we went to visit our friends in Nashville (who we were able to see this past weekend!!) and we ate at a quirky restaurant. My friend was drinking a Moscow Mule and she let me taste it. I immediately ordered my own! Since then, I have loved Moscow Mules and I have tried them in several different restaurants. I even ordered one in Israel but they didn't know what I was ordering. A real Moscow mule is made with Ginger Beer, Vodka, and Lime juice and it is a very refreshing beverage!
As I written several times, I'm on WW and I try to steer clear of sugar. I haven't found a sugar free or no sugar Ginger Beer but I love Canada Dry Zero Sugar Ginger Ale. 1 1/2 ounces of Vodka has 3 points on blue on WW so I use Ginger Ale (0) + Vodka (3) + Lime juice (0) for a 3 point drink. A real Moscow Mule has around 8 points. A Moscow Mule from Longhorn Steakhouse has 11 points. When you have 23 points to spend for the day, it is hard to "spend" that many on a drink.
Also, I only drink a couple of these a month. I'm not a big drinker but it sure is nice to have something easy to make that tastes great!
Moscow Mule by Lisa
1 1/2 ounce Grey Goose Vodka - you may have another brand you like but I love Grey Goose. I've never been one to drink any kind of liquor straight but I think I could drink Grey Goose straight from the glass. It is soooo smooth. I keep mine in the fridge so it is always ice cold.
1 12 ounce can (cold) Canada Dry Zero Sugar Ginger Ale (you might have to purchase another brand - I don't know if this brand is sold throughout the US or not)
Juice of one lime (or lemon when you have no limes!!)
Pour Ginger Ale in mug, add Grey Goose, and add lime (or lemon) juice to your taste. I like at least 1/2 of a lime squeezed in mine. You can even save a wedge to place on rim of mug.
Gently stir ingredients and enjoy. My ingredients are always cold but if your ingredients are not, you can add a couple of ice cubes to chill your drink.
Do you have a favorite beverage that is easy to prepare?
