RARE, Vintage, Copper, Moscow Mule Mugs, 2024 Handmade, set-of-two; Engraved Glyphs,

In 1941, Sophie Berezinski was a woman on a mission. She had immigrated to the United States from Russia and was carrying a heavy burden: 2,000 solid copper mugs. Sophie's father owned and operated a copper factory in Russia known as the Moscow Copper Co. Back in Russia, Sophie had created the design for the original copper mug that is now so famously linked to the Moscow Mule cocktail. Her father ran the presses that stamped out 
the mugs.*

The one tool both Sophie and her father lacked was the slick skills of a salesman, so the decision was made that Sophie and the mugs would journey to America. After all, it was well known that America was the land of opportunity. However, after some time, Sophie's husband Max was tired of the copper mugs cluttering the house, and issued her an ultimatum: “Find a buyer for the mugs or I'm tossing them.”*

Sophie began desperately seeking out a buyer, walking door to door in Hollywood in search of a restaurant or lounge owner interested in the mugs. During one of her long days in search of a buyer for the mugs, fate intervened at the famous Cock ‘n' Bull pub on the Sunset Strip. Sophie walked into the pub at just the right time, on the right day in 1941 to help create a cocktail America would fall in love with. John Martin had purchased the floundering Smirnoff Vodka distillery (yes, that Smirnoff ) in the 1930's.*

Americans had no interest in vodka. Beer, whiskey, and other cocktails ruled the roost in America at this time. As the duo lamented their lackluster sales and sought redemption for their respective products, in walked Sophie with her solid
 copper mugs. From there, the trio spent hours developing a drink that would bring together the fizzy nature of the ginger beer, the punch of the vodka, and the cold properties of copper to create the next great cocktail. After a number of taste tests and a few failed concoctions, they stumbled upon a recipe for a cocktail that would solve all their problems. The Moscow Mule was born on that day in 1941.*

These handmade mugs exude an ancient aura with their cryptic glyphs and aged patina. Standing a little over 3" tall each mug holds a standard pour. The aged, copper patina which can be as is or shined to its original lustre (see images). I have searched the web for comparable copper mule mugs with no success which underscores how unique this pair is. The handles are sturdy and have been secured with by two copper rivets each (see pictures). Whether cleaned and shined for use or let as it for display, these mugs are the 2024 perfect addition to any home dry bar.

These mugs are approx. 3" tall and 3" around (not including the handle)

NOTE: These mugs are sold as is and have not been treated for use in drink consumption. Therefore, it is the decision and responsibility of the buyer to prepare the mugs for drinking.

WHY WE LOVE IT...The Proper, Copper, Moscow, Mule
Sure, you can drink a Moscow mule in a regular glass just as you would most other prepared cocktails. But, it just doesn't have the same majesty to aid in one's appreciation of this celebrated libation. Copper is very good at conducting temperature, so when an ice cold mule is poured inside, the glass actually takes on that temperature and keeps the drink frosty cold longer. These mugs were explicitly made for this purpose.

* = from Moscowcopper.com