Cutwater Spirits Fugu Vodka Mule
Cutwater Spirits Fugu Vodka Mule is a 7% ABV ready-to-drink Moscow Mule in a copper-colored can — Fugu Vodka with natural ginger, bitters and a hint of lime, in the brand's words "spicy, sweet, bitter, and tart." Sold as a 4-pack of 12oz cans from Cutwater's Miramar, San Diego distillery. Order canned cocktails online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 7%
- Size: 4 × 12oz cans
- Style: Moscow Mule RTD — Fugu Vodka, natural ginger, bitters, lime
- Origin: San Diego, California — Cutwater Spirits
- Award: Silver, 2025 San Francisco Ready-to-Drink Competition
The Mule, Minus the Copper Mug
The Moscow Mule is a three-ingredient balancing act — ginger heat, lime acid, vodka neutrality — and Cutwater's canned version nails the ratios, finishing with real ginger bite rather than syrup. Crack one over crushed ice in a copper mug if you have it; the can works fine without. Check out more Cutwater Spirits RTDs and the bourbon aisle for a Kentucky Mule upgrade path.
Tasting Notes
Brand profile: spicy ginger up front, sweet-tart lime in the middle, a bitter snap on the finish; clean vodka base keeps it crisp rather than heavy.
How to Enjoy
Serve ice-cold over crushed ice with a lime wedge. The classic copper mug is optional; a tall glass with a mint sprig does the job.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is in a Cutwater Fugu Mule? Fugu Vodka, natural ginger, bitters and a hint of lime — a canned Moscow Mule at 7% ABV.
Is it gluten-free? Not claimed on every label — check your can; the brand doesn't tag this one as explicitly as its other RTDs.
How many cans in a pack? Four 12oz cans — the store's Size tag is "4p - 12oz".
Ginger heat, zero bartending — buy Cutwater Fugu Vodka Mule online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
