Whatever happened to Smirnoff Mule?

[teag1rl]

Nice alcopop in a copper coloured bottle, I was the only one of my friends that liked it so I'm guessing it wasn't a huge seller (like that god awful smirnoff ice) and they scrapped it. Anyone know any different?

[rosieo]

I asked my husband that exact question yesterday! I loved that drink.x

[teag1rl]

lol Rosieo, it was lovely! it was cacciottis q below that made me ask. I'm sure I could try and make my own as it is based on a real cocktail, but doubt I'd get the manky coated teeth effect the same!

[Buenchico]

It's still promoted on the website at:
http://www.smirnoff.com

Most bars get nearly all of their stocks through just a handful of breweries who act as distributors for the products of many companies. If one brewery decides to stop distributing a certain product, it can disappear from many bars which, on the face of things, seem to have no direct connection with that brewery. (e.g. if, say, the Greene King brewery ceases to distribute a certain drink, it will disappear from hundreds of bars which don't even sell Greene King beer but which still get their other stock through Greene King).

Chris

[Buenchico]

PS.You can mix your own: Smirnoff + Ginger Beer + Lime.

Chris

[teag1rl]

Thanks Chris, it was the lime I was missing from the recipe in my head!

[fideldyfee]

That stuff was ace! Oh how i remember getting drunk on that when i was 15! (Much nicer than smirnoff ice in my opinion)

[teag1rl]

I think I know why it was so great as well. cos back in the day when I was able to go out two nights drinking in a row, sat night would always start a bit slowly, and I'd have no great desire, but the ginger made me feel better!!

[bubbly2000]

I used to love it. If you find out where or if it's still available let me know