Well, yes and no. (But long story short, no.) Granted, the effervescent concoction of ginger beer, vodka and lime over ice is refreshing regardless of its vessel. Many believe that metallic copper has properties that insulate a beverage from external heat, keeping your Mule ice-cold. However, the exposed copper of a Moscow Mule mug does quite the opposite.
At Copper Mug Co., we manufacture superiorMoscow Mule copper mugs at wholesale prices.
The original hand-hammered Moscow Mule copper mug with a brass handle is our most popular product. Few beverages are assigned such an exclusive drinking vessel, much less one as cunning and artistically-crafted like the copper mug.
Copper mugs are a timeless piece, beautiful statement piece of barware to use when serving the notorious Moscow Mule. The Original is our most classic design available, reminiscent of the original design used at the beverage’s inception. Shop for the next addition to your copper collection, or give a friend the gift of copper. Our custom copper mug engraving is a thoughtful gift for cocktail lovers, giving you the chance to add a special mark on barware that lasts a lifetime.
People love our mugs because of their:
Sturdy brass handle made of solid copper
Food-grade lacquer that prevents tarnishing
Ability to hold 16 ounces of their favorite drink
Super easy, low-maintenance upkeep
Does copper keep drinks cold?
Like many metals, copper conducts electricity (and heat.) This means that copper does not keep beverages cool, but instead, it makes beverages seem cooler. Between two beverages made identically alike – one in a copper mug and the other in a glass tumbler – the tumbler should keep the beverage cooler, as copper absorbs heat from the surrounding atmosphere.
Your near-100ºF body heat tells you that the copper mug is particularly cold as you sip from it, but in reality, the mug is absorbing the heat from your body (and its surroundings), which warms the liquid inside.
Did you know?
Hammered finishes on copper mugs help the even distribution of heat, which is intentional by design to keep drinks cooler.
The Moscow Mule copper mug is designed with a brass handle; a metal only 28% as conductive as copper, offering a (literally) hand-held solution that helps keep your drink as cold as possible and keeps your hands free of condensation around the edge of the mug.
Why Buy From Copper Mug Co? We Take Design Seriously.
Simply put, quality matters—so we don’t skimp.
100 percent pure copper.
Other companies might simply plate a stainless-steel mug with copper or use less expensive metals. But our Moscow Mule mugs are pure, 22-gauge copper. Available either hammered or smooth, they’ll add style and elegance to your bar product line and branded merchandise.
Engraving, not screen printing.
Cheaper companies screen-print, which washes off with time and use, especially in commercial kitchens and bars. Our engraving lasts forever. Best of all, this service is free on bulk orders of 100 mugs or more.
Welded handles for premium form.
Because we manufacture the mugs ourselves, we guarantee our Moscow Mule copper mug handles are welded, not riveted, so there’s no risk of leaking. Copper is highly durable, making our welded copper mugs an easy solution for high-volume bars and restaurants.
Shine on.
We manufacture our mugs with a food-grade lacquer toprevent tarnishing, ensuring that the shine will last with constant usage. Give your guests quality that’s unparalleled.
We control the process.
Rather than outsourcing manufacturing, we craft our own Moscow Mule mugs, leaving out the middleman and ensuring quality from initial design to delivery. This means you both save on cost and get the highest quality mugs.
Beyond Mugs.
We also take design seriously on our top-quality copper drinkware and barware. From wine tumblers to beer steins, straws to shakers, pitchers to ice buckets, we’ve crafted copper products to suit distinctive vibes and complement the style of any restaurant, bar, or home bar.
Branded Bar Merchandise
Go the extra mile to engrave your company’s logo on your next order of copper mugs. Engraving your company’s branding on copper mugs puts your name on the quality of your guests’ experience. An engraved mug is the perfect addition to your bar product line, adding craft, elegance and personalization to your establishment.
Let customers speak for us
Why Use Copper Mug Co.
Unbeatable Prices on Bulk Orders of Custom Engraved Moscow Mule Mugs for Your Bar or Restaurant
Copper Mug Co. manufactures their own Moscow Mule mugs and passes the wholesale savings along to you, providing the highest quality product to the foodservice industry at an unparalleled price. Ask about our bulk order discounts.
Free Engraving on Wholesale Bulk Orders
Whether you’re ordering for a restaurant, bar, or retail, we’ll ensure that our mugs exceed your expectations. What’s more, when you order in bulk (100+), we express our thanks by waiving extra fees. That’s right.
Every bulk order of 100 or more units comes with FREE engraving of your logo or message.
No hidden costs. No set-up fee. No engraving fee. Just pure copper Moscow Mule mugs at the best prices around, leaving you to deliver the highest quality experience to your guests without breaking the bank.
Customization and Lining Regulations to Keep Your Restaurant Compliant
Do your Moscow Mule copper mugs need to be lined to comply with local regulations for restaurants and bars? Perhaps you’re looking for a particular sized or shaped mug? Or how about a hammered Moscow Mule mug instead of a smooth one? We are capable of making those customizations per the health department’s regulations, all at wholesale prices.
A Brief History of Copper Mugs & The Moscow Mule
Moscow Mule. It’s an odd name. Where does it come from, anyway? Does it have Russian roots? Maybe a byproduct of the Russian Revolution? The real origin story of the Moscow Mule is colorful and distinctly American. Or stories, plural—more than one version is floating around. Both involve a couple of buddies named John and Jack, a bar…and a woman. Hollywood, California, 1941. It’s smack in the middle of the Golden Age of Hollywood, on the Sunset Strip in sunny Los Angeles. One day in his friend Jack Morgan’s Hollywood bar, the Cock’n Bull, successful importer John G. Martin was in the mood to complain. He’d purchased a then-unknown vodka distillery (a little company called Smirnoff), and he was lamenting his inability to unload the vodka. It just wasn’t selling, he said.
Still smarting from Prohibition, Americans were dearly devoted to their beer and whiskey. Vodka? Not so much. Morgan, it turned out, was having the same issue trying to sell his ginger beer. Over hours of drinks, the two came up with a strategy: combine their beverages and sell it as one cocktail. But what about the distinctive Moscow Mule copper mug the cocktail would become famous for. Depending on which story you’re telling, it’s either Morgan’s girlfriend, Osalene Schmitt, whose family owned a copper mine, or Sophie Berenzinski, a Russian woman who had traveled to America expressly to offload the two thousand copper mugs her father’s copper factory had manufactured and couldn’t sell. Each story ends the same, inside the smoky Cock’n Bull pub. Three people, three different problems, one solution: the dawn of a new cocktail that would incorporate all three elements: ginger beer, vodka, and the copper mug. And the Moscow Mule was born.
That’s where the woman comes in.
Depending on which story you’re telling, it’s either Morgan’s girlfriend, Osalene Schmitt, whose family owned a copper mine, or Sophie Berenzinski, a Russian woman who had traveled to America expressly to offload the two thousand copper mugs her father’s copper factory had manufactured and couldn’t sell.
Each story ends the same, inside the smoky Cock’n Bull pub. Three people, three different problems, one solution: the dawn of a new cocktail that would incorporate all three elements: ginger beer, vodka, and the copper mug.
And the Moscow Mule was born.