Is the 1922 Mississippi Mule actually related to the Moscow Mule?

Food & Drink · Published 7 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: This video explores a rare 1922 cocktail recipe from Harry's ABC of Mixing Cocktails. You will learn how to prepare a Mississippi Mule using two different methods involving gin and cassis.

The video examines a specific recipe found on page 48 of the 1922 publication 'Harry's ABC of Mixing Cocktails'. Unlike the well-known Moscow Mule, this drink is a gin and cassis-based cocktail. The presenter demonstrates how to shake the ingredients with ice and strain them into a cocktail glass.

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