Moscow Mule or Moscow mule is a popular cocktail that contains ginger beer, lime juice and vodka, it is usually served in a copper mug. According to researchers from Carroll College, in less than half an hour, the copper levels in the drink exceed the safety standard established for drinking water.
The metal container keeps the drink fresh and supposedly adds part of the flavor. The metal oxidizes slightly, which would enhance the aroma and effervescence of the drink.
In the January-February edition 2022 in the Journal of Environmental Health addresses concerns about copper leaching into the cocktail, given the acidic nature of the drink. The published study indicates that a significant copper concentration was quantified in 27 minutes.
“It was found that the copper leaching rate in the Moscow Mule cocktail is significant and the accumulated concentration of copper exceeds the standards of the Environmental Protection Agency of the United States”, publishes the magazine.
Copper is a mineral that the body needs in very small amounts. “A small amount of copper in our diet is necessary for good health. However, some forms of copper or excessive amounts can also cause health problems”, explains the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The Minnesota Department of Health indicates that eating or drinking too much copper can cause vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea, liver damage, and kidney disease.
Carroll College researchers share that any risk posed by copper buildup can be mitigated by serving the Moscow Mule cocktail in a stainless steel-lined copper cup to prevent direct contact of the acidic liquid with the copper surface, as mandated by the Administration. of Food and Drugs.
Where does the Moscow mule come from
The Moscow mule is a American cocktail that was invented in Los Angeles. According to Esquire magazine, the cocktail was invented the same year the Soviet Union and the United States became allies, 1941.
The cocktail was made by two people, the manager of the Cock ‘n’ Bull bar in Los Angeles, and a Smirnoff executive who wanted to sell vodka to Americans. The Moscow mule became very popular among the Hollywood elite, which according to beverage historian David Wondrich, helped America become more familiar with vodka.
You may be interested in:
–Bartender shares four warning signs to consider when ordering a drink
–How bad is it to eat food that has been at room temperature for several hours
–The amount of alcohol you drink can increase sexual desire or completely ruin an intimate encounter
// /Recipe of the day Widget */ // .recetadeldia_widget { margin: 620px 0; padding: 620px 0; border-top: 1px solid #ddd; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; } .recetadeldia_widget h2{ text-align: center; text-transform: uppercase; padding-bottom: 14px; margin-top:0; margin-bottom: 27px; font-size: 14px; } .recetadeldia_widget h2 a { text-decoration: none; } .recetadeldia_widget .recetadeldia_widget_content { max-width: 620px; text-align: center; margin:auto; display: block; } .recetadeldia_widget .recetadeldia_widget_content h3 { font-size: 22px; } .recetadeldia_widget .recetadeldia_widget_content h3 a { color: black; text-decoration: underline; } .recetadeldia_widget .recetadeldia_widget_content pa { color: blue; text-decoration: underline; } .mobile .recetadeldia_widget .recetadeldia_widget_content h3 a { text-decoration: none; } .recetadeldia_widget .recetadeldia_widget_content p { text-align: center !important; margin-bottom:0 !important; }
What to cook today
Fruit bread recipe
Accompany your days with this delicious fruit bread fruits, fluffy and full of flavors, that together with your coffee, be the star of the evening.