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Trek Superfly 5 Hardtail Mountain Bike 2017 Matte Black/White

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Season:2017

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The Trek Superfly 5 Mountain Bike 2017 has been tailored to deliver true XC racing speed, featuring a super-light aluminium frame & efficient spec that's tailored for speed. The hydro-formed aluminium frame has been continuously cold extruded to create a sophisticated set of tubes that deliver maximum strength for minimal weight.

G2 Geometry ensures that the Superfly doesn't feel sluggish on bigger wheels, this advanced frame geometry incorporates a custom offset fork to ensure precise handling at low speed, without having to compromise on high-speed stability.

Trek Superfly 5 2017 Features

• Every feature of this XC race 29/27.5 is designed to go fast 
• Ride the fastest wheel that fits with Smart Wheel Size 
• Super-light hydro-formed aluminium frame is built for speed 
• Racy geometry gets you lower, shortens the chainstays 

Superfly 5 2017 Spec Highlights

• RockShox Recon Silver RL 100mm travel fork
• Shimano Deore 2x10 speed drivetrain
• Bontrager Mustang Elite TLR wheels

Trek Men's Bike Sizing Guide

We have put together a general sizing guide for Trek road and mountain bikes. Please see the below for a general size and check out the Trek Bikes Sizing Guide for all bike model guides and how to measure yourself. 

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It's a truly great bike. Fast, light, superb handling. I live it.

There are no weaknesses

The first carbon bike I've owned. The bike is light, fast and fun.

The bottom bracket bearing wore out earlier than I would have expected.

Awesome Bike , Great improvement with the new 142 thru axle ,wow ,awesome stiff. I am 6' 230lbs , Bench 350,squat 650,this bike is a great at climbing and it goes down almost as well. Love the G2 ,always have.

I have owned many mtn bikes (20+) ,if ur lookin for a fast climbing machine that descends very well ,this is a great choice. Just got mine ,it's wonderful. I will let u knw in August how it held up. I rode 1700 on a rd bike last yr and 400 in the woods,look to do 1,000 in the woods on this. Trek Superfly 29er rules.

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2014 trek ex 9, salsa Horsethief 2014, Nukeproof Scalp,Cannondale super six evo , E5 SL Smartweld, Trek mamba,Cannondale scalpel & rush and many many others owned by me.

for the Superfly 5 2014 18,5 frame which I am rating: frame design - geometry, great handling

regarding the frame, none. Components, there is Supefly 5 - 9, you get what you pay for, choose the class which suits you and your budget and upgrade what ever you like, mainly the wheels I would recommend.

I am rating the Superfly 2014-2016 alluminium frame. Superfly 5 – 9 have the same frame and are priced according to components selection. My frame is Superfly 5 2014 size 18,5 virtual. I wanted this frame. Components, I upgraded practically everything. Great frame, fantastic geometry, handling could not be better. I had TREK Paragon 29“ 2011 which is the same design as Superfly 2012 and 2013. This frame is a next generation from these. I will repeat what I wrote for the Paragon 2011 review; It is fast, nimble, at high speeds as well while maintaining great stability. G2 geometry really works. The frame is stiff, well built. This new frame design only confirms these facts and only adds to the overall riding confidence. One big advantage of TREK 29” HT is the frame length. Probably the longest 29” HT frame out there. Size M is as long as size L of most other brands which means you can get a one size smaller frame to fit you perfectly and you get more standing clearance. It only would not fit the long legged (models). If you are of this stature and want a 29” HT, TREK Superfly is maybe the best option. It does not come with 12x142 rear wheel hub through axle set up. You have to get the TREK 12x142 conversion set. I got it, but still have to get the wheels for it. For now I am using WTB Stryker TCS Cross Country Race 29? 2012 wheel set (9x135 QR) which I used on my Paragon for about 3 years. They are a fantastic wheel set, but can not be converted to 12x142 ;( Since it was introduced in autumn 2013 I really wanted it. At the time I was still happy with the previous superfly frame design (riding the Paragon 2011) and did not quite realize what can be improved. Compared with the previous frame, this one has: more size options (added the 18,5 which I have), closed convert dropouts - 12x142 rear axle option, internal cable routing, shorter chain/seat stays – stiffer frame, curved seat tube – better pedaling angle and BB are app. 0,5 cm lower which results in better stability. After riding the Paragon 2011 for app 3 years I switched to this Superfly 2014, riding feel is noticeably better. I can not say that the difference is dramatic, but it is noticeable, I have just a little bit more riding confidence feel. Highly recommended.

Marin Nail Trail 29" 2011, TREK Paragon 29" 2011

Fast, climbes faster than my colleagues at the office, and is much easier to control.

Haven't found any yet

I simply love this bike, almost as much as my wife and Stabak football team. It beats me older bike (Specialized Sumpjumper) in every respect. Everyday use showes it is faster, and it is much easier to controll. For me it also feels more responsive when climbing.

Gary Fischer X-Cal, LaPierre 529, Specialized Stumpjumper.

Fast, responsive, great technical capabilities for an XC bike, wonderful handling at all speeds, strong brakes, great fork, great price, cranks are easily upgraded due to being compatible with many different hollow tech type cranks.

No TLR wheels on 2014 SF 5 (fixed for 2015 models), a little heavy for an XC race bike (it doesn't feel heavy though)

If you can only have one bike this is definitely one to look at. The few gripes I had with the 2014 Superfly 5 (the lowest model available) have been fixed for 2015. The upside of not having those upgrades was that it pushed me to swap to parts that are superior to what you will find on the current stock models. I like going fast but I wanted a bike that could handle the technical sections like a trail bike. The SF definitely fits that bill even on stock components. I swapped in 2010 Bontrager Rythm Elites and paired them with Team Edition 2.3" XR3 tires. The bike is now faster due to the better wheels/hubs but also handles better due to the more aggressive tires and stronger all mountain wheels. I also changed to a single ring and dropped some weight and maintenance that way. Not everyone will want it set up like this but for me it's the best way to go. The bottom line is that the Superfly is light, maneuverable, fast and fun. I've gone back and forth on the same trails with this 29er and smaller 26" wheeled bikes and I can honestly say that even on the tightest of trails this 29er doesn't give up any maneurerability due to it's bigger wheel size and it's much faster on everything else. I know a lot of people go with the carbon frame on this board, and some of them have had durability issues. I just can't justify that extra money, the alluminum frame is already super comfortable for a hardtail, fairly light and I don't have to worry about cracking issues. I've had zero reliability concerns over the last 1200 miles and the only wear item I had to replace was the chain. Even the XR3 tires which have over 700 miles on them at this point look like they will be able to go a lot further.

I'm reviewing a Superfly 5, 2014, 19.5 inch frame: Handles well at all speeds Climbs well. Great on flowing trails Great geometry Handles technical sections well for an XC oriented bike. Cockpit dialed in. Accelerates well if you're in shape

Not tubeless ready. A bit heavy for a bike in this category. Rather have a 2 X 10 drivetrain. Crank set should be upgraded. Needs race tires (Bontrager XR1s are good all around tires, but not so "racy" like the Schwalbe 29er tires.

This bike is fast if you are, and handles flowing trails like a dream.For an XC oriented trail bike it handles technical, mid west style hill riding really well. I've taken some crazy jumps on it just fine, bombed ski slopes, hopped a lot of logs, ridden really fast. I thought to change out handle bar for a straight, but I feel they dialed in the cockpit really well with the slightly bent handlebar it has. It has Deore/ XT, but not the shadow version. It didn't feel as crisp as the Specialized Crave at the price point, but felt more forgiving, definitely better downhill. The Crave felt maybe a bit jumpy in comparison. Pretty paint job, great geometry, and well thought out frame. However, what I have since discovered is that you're not getting an entry level race bike for this price point ($1,300-$1,500) (although it's billed as such), but really just a more XC oriented hardtail trail bike. My naivete. Now I have to upgrade the wheelset to get ready for some races. (I'm new to XC racing.) I put a remote lockout on it too. The 2015 model has a remote lockout standard, but I believe there was price creep on the 2015 model. More people I know ride Specialized, but some seem to love Trek, too. Piece of advice: don't buy to save money-wait til you can spend the money for the bike you want, or you will spend more upgrading over the long run.

2011 Trek Superfly ELITE Relatively light, handles well, rides

Trek Corporation

I purchased a $4,700.00 Trek Superfly Elite (carbon frame), when after a few rides the frame cracked (as did many others). Trek (the company) replaced my ELITE with an entry level DELUXE. After the LBS received the frame, I knew right away this was an inferior cheaper frame. The obvious feature was NO replaceable dérailleur hanger and the fact that it weight a quarter pound more than my original frame. Prior to purchasing my Superfly, my inquiry to the bike shop retailer with regard to warranty was explained as- "Trek will replace with the exact frame, if the exact frame is not available they replace with the next model up" THAT WAS A COMPLETE LIE. Trek was insistent that the replacement frame was identical to my original. When I asked them about the weight difference and replaceable dérailleur hanger, they had no answer and just hung up. Trek's Lifetime (limited) is very limited. Caveat venditor- buyer beware of Trek policy's

Great frame for aluminum category ! Fantastic brakes ! Decent shifting. Rides quick !

The seat. The seat. The seat. Bike supplied with non tubeless compatible tires.

A decent reliable Shimano drivetrain with excellent brakes and an awesome (for aluminum) frame. TREK 2014 Superfly 6. At about $1650 this would make a great casual race bike or a better bike touring load hauler with its nice frame. These should be out there at a discount now that the 2015 models are coming out. A better wheelset, tires, and seat are all this bike needs.

grippy shimano brakes, wide gear range with triple crankset, stiff frame

a bit heavy, front derailleur a tad slow

bought a 2013 Superfly in July 2014. Got great price from City Cycle in Corte Madera. Love the way the 29" tires roll over terrain that was slow going on my Klein Attitude w/26" wheels. Actually bought it to replace a Specialized carbon road bike that was stolen. I put 700c x 38 mm Michelin road tires on the rims and it handles great on pavement. Love flying over the trails with the stock 2.2" MTB tires. Shimano brakes are quiet and confident. Had to get 2013 model to get triple crankset. 2014s are all compacts. I use that 3rd front chainring all the time, on the road and on trails. Very happy with the bike.

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Bike summary

Bike components.

Alpha Platinum Aluminum, E2 tapered head tube, internal derailleur routing, PF89.5, balanced post mount brake, Closed Convert dropouts, G2 Geometry on 29ers

Suspension Fork

RockShox Recon Silver RL, Solo Air spring, remote lockout, E2 tapered steerer, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset on 29ers, 100mm travel

Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore XT, Shadow

Front Derailleur

Shimano Deore

Shift Levers

Shimano Deore, 10 speed

Shimano HG50, 11-36, 10 speed

Race Face Ride, 36/22

Bottom Bracket

Bontrager sealed bearing

Bontrager Mustang Elite Tubeless Ready 28-hole (tubeless strips and valves sold separately)

Bontrager XR1 Expert, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 29x2.20" (15.5: 27.5x2.20")

Shimano M425 hydraulic disc

Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, 7 degree, Blendr compatible

Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise

Bontrager Race

Integrated, cartridge bearing, sealed, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom

Bontrager Evoke 2, chromoly rails

Bontrager alloy, 2-bolt head, 27.2mm, 8mm offset

Bike geometry

Model overview.

Superfly 5 is a Trek Superfly model. There are 123 bikes that carry this model name. Check out the entire range from 2017 of this model, by clicking this link .

Model range prices

Trek Superfly 16 2017 is the cheapest bike model and costs 309 $ . Trek Superfly 9.7 2017 is the most expensive one and costs 2899 $ .

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Average price for Crosscountry bikes

According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Crosscountry bike is 1905 $ . However, even though the average price of a Crosscountry bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.

This bike was released in 2017 and its price was 1519 $ . Comparing the average cost of a Crosscountry bike to this one, you will see that Superfly 5 price is 25.41 % smaller .

Average weight for Crosscountry bikes

Crosscountry bikes have an average weight of 12.4 kg (27.34 lbs) . It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.

With a weight of 12.3 kg (27.12 lbs) , Trek bike is slightly lighter than average. In short, the average Crosscountry bike weight is 0.81% higher than this one.

Internal Cable Routing

Moreover, this bike comes with internal cable routing allowing you to keep the cables in a good condition. It also makes it look more professional.

Superfly 5 components

This bike has the RockShox Recon Silver RL fork installed. The fork’s travel is 100mm . Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.

When it comes to wheels, the Superfly 5 bike is equipped with the 27.5″ aluminum model. These wheels will provide you with more control over the bike. However, the overall traction of 27.5″ wheels is lower than 29″ wheels.

When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Superfly 5 has Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.

There are 5 sizes available for this model. Rider height can be anywhere between 154 cm – 196 cm (5.05 ft – 6.43 ft) . In conclusion, you won’t have a problem finding one that suits you.

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Trek Superfly review

Proven and well-natured performer

justin loretz

Trek, or more specifically Gary Fisher, were the first big name to really ‘get’ 29ers. This understanding of the big-wheel phenomenon is clear from their design philosophy. Their bikes look different and ride differently to other 29ers.

• Highs: The Superfly is easy to ride fast and easy to ride slow
• Lows: It needs a bigger front tyre
• Buy if... You want a go-anywhere, do-anything racer with upgrade potential

Trek’s commitment to carbon is one of the longest-standing in the industry. Their Optimum Compaction Low Void (OCLV) monocoques have 20 years of iterative tweaks to offer frames that are stiff, light and blessed with a comfort factor that makes many other bikes feel like church pews.

Gary Fisher’s G2 geometry reduces trail (the distance between a line to the floor through the centreline of the steerer and a line falling vertically to the ground), which Trek use to increase steering stability. Many mountain bikers like this characteristic, as it enhances performance and confidence on steep or loose surfaces. Add in a tapered head tube for a stiffer front end and a wide, strong, press-fit BB90 bottom bracket, and the Superfly frame is ready for your power.

The Shimano transmission and brakes mix eye-catching XT rear and SLX front derailleurs, a non-series triple chainset, SLX brakes and that solid workhorse, a RockShox Reba fork. The rest of the bike is a trip through the Bontrager catalogue, with everything from grips to tyres from the Trek component arm. No one liked the overuse of blue anodising, which cheapens an otherwise tidy bike. We’d like a slightly more aggressive front tyre too.

All of our testers commented upon the Superfly's easy-riding nature. It goes exactly where it’s pointed, exploiting whatever grip the fast-rolling 2.2in Bontrager 29-1 tyres can find. The Trek gets you doing the basics right – climbing in the saddle without having to over reach, carving turns, railing around uphill switchbacks and letting you take liberties on line choice. Not having to jig about in the saddle to bring both wheels into play is refreshing.

This bike has a proven track record for performance, with the same frame being ridden to numerous World Cup podium spots. That the Trek was also popular with less experienced riders speaks volumes – it has a true pedigree not just as a speed machine, but for riding on dirt. There are more glamorous bikes, but few that ride as well as the Superfly.

This article was originally published in What Mountain Bike magazine, available on Apple Newsstand and Zinio .

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Colour / Matte Trek Black/Roarange

Size / 15.5, 17.5, 19, 21"

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Specifications

• Frame Alpha Platinum Aluminum, E2 tapered head tube, internal derailleur routing, Balanced Geometry
• Wheels Shimano TX-505 front hub; Shimano M3050 centerlock rear hub; Bontrager XR850 36-hole 28mm wide double-walled rims
• Wheel Size 29"
• Tires Bontrager XR3, 29x2.30"
• Crank RIDE+ aluminum 15T w/chainguard
• Rear Derailleur Shimano Alivio M430
• Shifters Shimano Altus M370, 9 speed
• Brakeset Shimano M315 hydraulic disc, 180mm rotors
• Handlebar Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise
• Saddle Bontrager Evoke 1.5
• Seatpost Bontrager SSR, 2-bolt head, 31.6mm, 12mm offset
• Stem Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 7mm rise, Blendr compatible
• Headset Integrated, cartridge bearing, sealed, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom

Q: What size wheels does the 2017 Trek Powerfly 5 have?

The 2017 Trek Powerfly 5 has 29" wheels.

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Wednesday, June 21, 2017

The moscow mule cocktail.

• 1½ to 2 ounces vodka
• ½ ounce fresh-squeezed lime juice (about ½ medium lime)
• ~4 ounces ginger beer (to taste; you might want a bit less or more)
• lime wheel or wedge for garnish (optional; may also use a sprig of mint)
• Fill a copper mule mug (or a tall glass) with ice cubes. Add the vodka and lime juice, then top up with ginger beer. Give the drink a quick stir to combine the ingredients.
• Add the garnish (if using) and a pair of straws, if you like (we do). Serve and enjoy.

• In cocktail parlance, a “mule” is a drink that combines a spirit with citrus juice and ginger beer or ale. An earlier (largely forgotten) name for this category of drink is a “buck.”
• Because of The Moscow Mule’s popularity, vodka has become the best-known spirit for this type of cocktail. But you can make a mule with any base liquor – bourbon, brandy, rum, whatever.
• The Dark and Stormy Cocktail , which uses dark rum as its base spirit, is a type of mule (at least if you include lime juice – which you should, in our opinion). 
• Ginger beer is a spicier, more vivacious cousin of ginger ale. It’s usually nonalcoholic, though you can find versions with booze. Most liquor stores carry several different brands of ginger beer, and they all have different taste profiles. Experiment until you find one you like.
• The Moscow Mule originally was made with the Smirnoff brand of vodka. But any good vodka will work in this drink. 
• So, how did the Moscow Mule come to be? One legend goes like this: In the late 1930s, the Heublein drinks company purchased the rights to Smirnoff. John G. Martin, an executive at Heublein, was tasked with making Smirnoff popular – a tough sell because most Americans at the time associated vodka with eastern European immigrants. Drinkers in the US were into whiskey. And gin.
• Then one day in 1941, Martin visited the Cock ‘n’ Bull Pub in Los Angeles, where he dined with the owner, a friend of his named Jack Morgan. Martin started complaining about how hard it was to sell vodka. Morgan, in turn, began lamenting an epic lapse of judgment on his own part – he had provisioned his bar with way too much ginger beer, and couldn’t move the stuff.
• So the two men put their heads together – over a drink, of course – and brainstormed the idea of combining Smirnoff vodka with ginger beer. And lime. They called it the Moscow Mule because vodka was thought to be quintessentially Russian.
• How did the copper mug enter the scene? Well, supposedly Morgan’s girlfriend had a copper factory. And she was long on copper mugs that she couldn’t unload. So the three cocktail conspirators decided to use copper mugs as the drink’s signature vessel. Win, win, win.
• The mug turned out to be a brilliant stroke of marketing. When people saw someone drinking from a copper mug in a bar or restaurant, they wanted to know what was being consumed. Then they had to order one too –  and maybe liked it so much they ordered another. And stole the mug to take home.
• Swell story. Is it true? Probably not. Eric Felten, in a 2007 Wall Street Journal article, says the drink was actually invented by Wes Price, Morgan’s head bartender. Though Price apparently was motivated to move some excess ginger beer and vodka out of the storeroom (the Cock ‘n’ Bull was overstocked with both). 
• According to Price, he served the first Moscow Mule he mixed to the actor Broderick Crawford, who liked it. Crawford then told his friends among the Hollywood glitterati. They liked it too, and the Moscow Mule became a Tinseltown favorite. Soon, the whole country liked it. A legend was born.
• Oh, and that vodka stuff that nobody ever drank? Well, it went on to star in countless new drinks.

102 comments:

I bet it's very good! Cheers!

Hi Angie, it is! :-) Thanks for the comment.

This was the drink of choice when my German visits were here. Cheers !

Hi Gerlinde, this went out of style for a bit, but it's become really popular again. And it should be -- wonderful flavor. Thanks for the comment.

I always learn from you--I had no idea vodka hasn't always been so popular here. But now I'm really thirsty :). Moscow Mules are appropriate for lunch, right?

At the moment I am busy cleaning the concrete floors in Manservant's unflooded office to get it ready for staining. 6pm is quitting time and this will be in my head until then. Have all the ingredients and I am hotter than a mule on this 97 degree day. This is looking mighty fine!

My culinary reading group read a wonderful history of the family that invented the eponymous Smirnoff Vodka: "The King of Vodka: The Story of Pyotr Smirnov and the Upheaval of an Empire" by Linda Himelstein. The reason why an American corporation got the rights to the name and product is interesting too. best... mae at maefood.blogspot.com

Fantastic story, especially how the copper mugs came into play! We're in the middle of a sunny week so a frosty Moscow Mule sounds very inviting.

Wow! John....that looks so cool and refreshing. I've been working pulling weeds from the flower beds and came in for a break. This is just what I need right now, but then I would probably crash and not finish the weeds....lol PS...I love this photo :)

Love this, a great little drink for 5:00 here! And lucky me---the ingredients are waiting for me! Like the copper mug story also! But, I'm glad I don't have to have one to make this smooth cocktail. Wonder how it would be with Dry Gin... Thanks, my comrade for the recipe!

Hi Kelsie, most definitely appropriate for lunch! All that ginger beer makes this a light drink. :-) Thanks for the comment.

Hi Abbe, you'll definitely want one or more of these to cool off! Thanks for the comment.

Hi Mae, sounds like an interesting book! Booze history can be fascinating. :-) Thanks for the comment.

Hi Deb, the mug really does make this drink, doesn't it? Thanks for the comment.

Hi Pat, maybe one of these after the weeds? :-) Thanks for the comment.

Hi Pam, I'll bet gin would be good in this! Just call it a gin buck. :-) Thanks for the comment.

I love that copper mug, what you serve something in really does make a difference. I am always more interested in something if it is served in a unique or aesthetic way

Hi Dahn, the mug is a lot of fun, isn't it? However its use came about, it was genius. :-) Thanks for the comment.

I do like this drink, especially in a frosty copper mug. I am intrigued by the notion of using brandy to make it. Will let you know how it works out!

I've been using vodka to make a Harvey Wallbanger, which has orange juice. But adding ginger beer and lime juice sounds like a nice alternative!

This drink looks like something my husband would love!

Hi Lydia, do let me know how the brandy works! Sounds pretty good. :-) Thanks for the comment.

Hi Fran, love the Galliano in the Harvey Wallbanger! That drink and this have different flavor profiles, of course, but both are quite refreshing. Thanks for the comment.

Hi Peachy, you need to make sure he has one. :-) Thanks for the comment.

This is my favorite drink of all time and I just bought the Copper mugs to make them in! Love it!

Hi Ashley, the copper mugs are SO much fun! :-) Thanks for the comment.

I am SO INTO Moscow Mules right now!! With the 3 digit temperatures we're having, they are the perfect heat buster and I've been ordering every time we go out to eat. I'm going to have to make that Dark and Stormy as I love dark Jamaican rum. YUM! Thanks for sharing the recipe John!

Hi MJ, such a refreshing drink, isn't it? If you like this, because you like dark Jamaican rum you'll really like the Dark and Stormy, too. Both really nice drinks. Thanks for the comment.

Almost the Russian version of a caipirinha, Brazil's national drink. Cheers to summer!

Hi Denise, this is somewhat similar -- nicely lime (almost lemon-lime) flavor. Thanks for the comment.

This wasn't only a great post with a delicious beverage, but a very educational one, John! ;)

You can't go wrong with a Moscow mule, especially not in the sunshine!

I always wondered how the copper mug for this came about. Thanks for the info! This is a great cocktail for hot weather. Is it 5 o'clock yet?

Hi Agness, we love cocktail history, so whenever we know something interesting about a drink, we like to share it. :-) Thanks for the comment.

Hi Carolyn, this is a wonderful drink to sip on a hot sunny day! Thanks for the comment.

Hi Lisa, it's 5 o'clock somewhere! :-) Thanks for the comment.

aaaaaand you've just hit upon my favorite drink of the summer: I live on Moscow Mules when the weather kicks into high temperatures, simply because it's super-refreshing and yes, easy to do by eye (which is exactly how I make it.) I had no idea that "mule" actually described a larger genre of drinks - I learn something new from you each time you post. :) thanks!

I have seen lots of different takes on the Moscow Mule at restaurants in my area but I haven't tried any yet. You've inspired me!

This is a must try for me. What kind of ginger beer do you recommend? Whether or not it's in the copper mug, it looks very refreshing!

Hi Shannon, this is such a nice summer drink, isn't it? You might want to try a Dark and Stormy sometime -- a bit heavier than the Moscow Mule, but more flavor too. Thanks for the comment.

Hi Laura, you definitely need to give this a try! Fun drink. And tasty. :-) Thanks for the comment.

Hi Tricia, Fever Tree is my current favorite when it comes to ginger beer, but not the easiest to find. Gosling's is available even in supermarkets where I live, and is good and quite refreshing. A bit sweet, but it works in this drink. Thanks for the comment.

Aaaaaahhhhh....you're totally speaking my language. The Moscow Mule is perfect for summer. We make a Texas Mule with grapefruit vodka and the same other ingredients. CHEERS!

Hi Pamela, haven't had a Teas Mule -- really like the idea of it. :-) Thanks for the comment.

I'm off the booze at the minute, but a virgin mule would taste the business too, I am sure. I need me some of those copper mugs. They are gorgeous. As are your photographs.

Hi Anna, a virgin mule would taste quite good. Maybe increase the lime a bit (perhaps double it?). Thanks for the comment.

I actually HAVE THOSE MUGS!!!

Hi John, this drink probably has one of my favorite stories to date, always learn something interesting when I read your post. I've been seeing these mugs in all the shops now I know what they are all about, thanks!

Hi, Gigi, you'll enjoy putting them to good use. :-) Thanks for the comment.

Hi Cheri, the story behind this drink is fun, isn't it? Although like with all drink stories, kinda sketchy. :-) Thanks for the comment.

I like the copper mug looks refreshing. I bet the drink is refreshing as well.

Hi Amira, the mug looks nice, doesn't it? And yes, the drink is refreshing. :-) Thanks for the comment.

This Moscow mule would certainly hit the spot on a hot summer's eve--which will probably occur every day for the rest of the summer!! So refreshing!

Looks like perfect drink for the season.

Hi Liz, it's definitely the season for frosty, cooling drinks. :-) Thanks for the comment.

Hi Holly, it really is. Definitely a nice cooler. :-) Thanks for the comment.

A perfect drink. It looks superb. Yum :)

Such a great, drink I had my first pretty recently because MOntreal is going through a Moscow Mule obsession lol. I love the copper mugs too. And I am a big fan of ginger beer!

I just recently had my first Moscow Mule but yours looks better!

Hi Ritu, it is superb! :-) Thanks for the comment.

Hi Evelyne, ginger beer is wonderful, isn't it? Love its tangy flavor! Thanks for the comment.

Hi Chris, good drink, isn't it? If you haven't had a Dark and Stormy, that's worth trying, too. Thanks for the comment.

I love drinks served in signature glasses and this one is so cute in the copper mug! It's a good story too, and it really doesn't matter if it's true or not. I like vodka, the clear alcohols have less carbs and generally don't give you a hangover (unless, of course, consumed in copious amounts!) LOL!

Hi Eva, it's all about quantity, isn't it? :-) Those mugs really do look nice. And it's a good story. Lot of cocktail lore is kind of dubious, but as long as it's a good story, it's OK in my book! Thanks for the comment.

Hi John, This is one of my favourite summer drinks but for some crazy reason ginger beer is not very popular in Canada so I always have to go in search of it when I make them. I need a copper mug too! Great photo and beautiful drink :) Cheers!

I need to try this drink. My neighbors love a Moscow Mule and are always talking about it. Now that I have your recipe I'll give it a whirl.

Hi Robyn, too bad about it being so difficult to find ginger beer! You need to speak to the authorities. :D Thanks for the comment.

Hi Vicki, it's a nice drink! And I know you don't drink that much -- you can put maybe an ounce of vodka in this and (I think) it'd still be a good drink. Thanks for the comment.

Happy Birthday John! Can we toast to your B-Day? Love moscow mules cool and refreshing and light and bright. I don't know why but drinking them in the copper mugs always makes them feel colder and even better.

Hi Bobbi, those mugs are fun! Thanks for the B-Day wishes, and the comment. :-)

The mug is working the same magic on this cocktail in restaurants today. GREG

Hi Greg, that mug is such great marketing, isn't it? Thanks for the comment.

Certainly thirsty for a drink or two now, phew!. Thanks for sharing the recipe, warm greetings to you!

Hi Blogaratti, the downside with posts like this is they do make you thirsty. The upside is, well, you're thirsty! :-) Thanks for the comment.

I like literally everything about this drink, even that you can pour it on eye <3

Hi Marta, this is a good one! :-) Thanks for the comment.

Thanks forthe history lesson! I've had many Moscow Mules, and have often wondered about their backstory.

Hi Jeff, fun story, isn't it? Most of it probably isn't "true" but the drink tastes "true" which is all that matter. :-) Thanks for the comment.

Can you believe I've never had one? But I am a big dark and stormy fan, so I'm pretty sure I'd love it, and thanks for the history lesson, as always!

This is one of my sister-in-law's favorite cocktails! I will be sure to forward her your post, she will enjoy it! You two are so cute!! :)

Hi Sue, you definitely need to give one of these a try! The flavor isn't as deep as a dark and stormy -- much more lemon/limey. But good! Thanks for the comment.

Hi Marcelle, next time you see your sister-in-law, you should both have one of these. :-) Thanks for the comment.

I want to go with the entrepreneurial story: too much vodka, too much ginger beer, and a surplus of copper mugs. I love it!

I love anything ginger. And who can resist the bling of the copper mug? Now wonder Moscow Mules are having a moment.

This drink sounds refreshing. Love the copper mug.

Hi Debra, that's a fun scenario, isn't it? :-) Thanks for the comment.

Hi Carolyn, copper mug bling is fun! Thanks for the comment.

Hi Dawn, that mug is really hard to resist. :-) Thanks for the comment.

From such types of drinks vodka is the only one I drink and I will certainly try this one out! Looks perfect!

Hi Katerina, you'll like this! :-) Thanks for the comment.

I've actually never had one of these drink, but now that I see that they contain ginger beer I will need to change that because it's one of my favorites!

Hi Amy, ginger beer is so tasty, isn't it? We love the stuff! Thanks for the comment.

I love Moscow mule cocktail, but I have never made it at home. Thank you so much for this wonderful recipe. Loving your photos.

LOVE Moscow mules. Looks and sounds perfect!

Hi Anu, you need to give this a try sometime -- fun drink to make. Thanks for the comment.

Hi Pam, so refreshing during the hot summer months! Thanks for the comment.

Sounds like a nice combination. I might try substituting some other liquor for the vodka—I think rum would go nicely with the ginger beer? Or maybe try a "virgin" version.

Hi Frank, if you like dark rum, that's my suggestion. Otherwise bourbon or brandy should be pretty nice in this. And the virgin version would be good too -- really refreshing! Thanks for the comment.

I used to hate these drinks but last year I had one (at a hip Vietnamese restaurant) that totally changed it for me and now I love them! I'll have to try yours.

Hi Alyssa, this really is a refreshing drink in the summer -- worth drinking for that reason alone. Thanks for the comment.

Glad to finally learn why these drinks are traditionally served in copper mugs! I've actually never had one of these drinks. But it sounds and looks so refreshing! Beautiful photos, John! :)

Hi Anne, it's a nice summer drink -- very refreshing. Thanks for the comment.

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