Copper mugs for Moscow Mules?

[sunshineandpinot]

My mom has really started to enjoy Moscow Mules and she has mentioned she would like a set of 8 mugs. I'm super stoked bc she is impossible to buy for and this is something she wouldn't buy herself. 
But holy cow, they're $$$! Amazon has a bazillion choices. Do I want 16 oz? 20 oz? Any recs? 
A local upscale restaurant sells them for $10 which is actually the cheapest I've seen; I think they were sick of people stealing them. 
I have a while; these will be a Mother's Day gift. 
TIA!

[jennistarr1]

I don't think you need large ones

I did see them at home goods, still about 10 a piece

I bought them for h on amazon, let me see if I can find that brand, they were fine

[jennistarr1]

These are15 now, I paid 18, the size is good though Copper Mug for Moscow Mules - 14 oz - 100% pure copper www.amazon.com/dp/B00EPGZG68/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_x4Divb0ZQSW9N
www.amazon.com/dp/B00EPGZG68/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_x4Divb0ZQSW9N

[imojoebunny]

We have these. I would find the 8oz ones useless. I would get 4 for Mother's Day and be done with it, over getting some subquality or super small cup. Mule cups need to be 100% copper. They also need to be big enough for the ingredients, juice of one lime, with ratios of ginger beer and vodka. It would be a pain in the butt to try to separate the juice of one lime between two or more cups. Our local nicer bar has the same ones.

www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E8PXTNS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[Deleted]

We are getting these for our bar:

www.markandgraham.com/products/copper-mug/

They are pricier but I love the shape & the monogramming, and Mark & Graham has sales (20% off) ALL THE TIME.

[boiler717]

Apr 6, 2015 4:13:13 GMT -5 @shoegal said:

We are getting these for our bar:

www.markandgraham.com/products/copper-mug/

They are pricier but I love the shape & the monogramming, and Mark & Graham has sales (20% off) ALL THE TIME.

We have these and I love them.

[Muddled]

Crate& barrel has them. I don't remember the price, though.

[msmerymac]

I got some for my brother from Bed, Bath and Beyond.

[irene adler]

Admittedly dumb question--are the copper mugs just for looks? Is there some sort of benefit to the shape of the mug or the copper material? Or is it on par with how it feels better/fancier to drink wine our of a wine glass v. a paper cup?

I am unsatisfied with the results of a google search saying it started as simply a marketing gimmick. Enlighten me, MM.

[sunshineandpinot]

Apr 6, 2015 10:18:43 GMT -5 irene adler said:

Admittedly dumb question--are the copper mugs just for looks? Is there some sort of benefit to the shape of the mug or the copper material? Or is it on par with drinking how it feels better/fancier to drink wine our of a wine glass v. a paper cup?

I am unsatisfied with the results of a google search saying it started as simply a marketing gimmick. Enlighten me, MM.

I think it's more than just looks. My 5 sec googling led be to believe that the copper keeps the drinks colder... and maybe you can taste the minerals or something. Consensus was it makes the drink better. At ~$20 ea, it better!

[keweenawlove]

I grew up in a copper mining town so all the bars do Moscow Mules. One of the owners told me she's been getting all her mugs from Target. People were stealing all her good ones so she just started using the cheap ones. No one seems to notice the difference.

www.target.com/p/threshold-moscow-mule-copper-mug/-/A-15639644?force-full-site=1&full-site-confirm

[Deleted]

PSA: I've becone a fan of Montana Mules. Like a Moscow Mule, but made with whiskey or bourbon instead.

Fuck being pregnant next fall is going to suck.

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Apr 7, 2015 17:07:11 GMT -5 @rennido said:

Apr 7, 2015 17:00:49 GMT -5 @idaholakelady said:

PSA: I've becone a fan of Montana Mules. Like a Moscow Mule, but made with whiskey or bourbon instead.

Fuck being pregnant next fall is going to suck.

During football season??

We're aiming for a spring baby, so yep. I sound like such a booze hound...

[keweenawlove]

Apr 6, 2015 22:38:42 GMT -5 @rennido said:

Apr 6, 2015 21:55:11 GMT -5 keweenawlove said:

I grew up in a copper mining town so all the bars do Moscow Mules. One of the owners told me she's been getting all her mugs from Target. People were stealing all her good ones so she just started using the cheap ones. No one seems to notice the difference.

www.target.com/p/threshold-moscow-mule-copper-mug/-/A-15639644?force-full-site=1&full-site-confirm

They make you leave your license with the bartender if you order a Moscow mule here.

That would be a smart thing to do. I think our dive bars don't want to deal with it. We've got our good mugs for drinks at home with my parents

[sunshineandpinot]

UPDATE- I found some at HomeGoods- $12ea. They're copper, nickel plated on the inside. Does that make a difference? The nickel plated part? I'd like to get them the "real deal."

[imojoebunny]

Apr 10, 2015 15:38:56 GMT -5 sunshineandpinot said:

UPDATE- I found some at HomeGoods- $12ea. They're copper, nickel plated on the inside. Does that make a difference? The nickel plated part? I'd like to get them the "real deal."

I would not be happy with the nickel, but we are the people who "have everything".  If she is a person who wants for not much, then fewer of the better quality is preferable.  If she is more the, "I like this for my party, and I want to have all my friends over and serve this drink," then the less expensive ones are fine.