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Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain Guide – How to Fast Travel

Have you been spending hours and hours riding your horse across the desert of Afghanistan in Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain? Wasting time sitting and waiting for your helicopter to pick you up and drop you off nearer your objective? Well wait no longer as it turns out MGSV: The Phantom Pain has a somewhat hidden fast travel system.

I say “somewhat hidden” because there is little to direct the player to its existence, though it is sitting out in the open for discovery. Unfortunately it isn’t as simple as just clicking on the desired location on the map, instead it uses some traditional Metal Gear Solid mechanics to get you where you want to go.

The key to all of this is the orange platforms found within enemy areas of the map (pictured above). These orange platforms are “delivery bays” where trucks will pick up and drop off equipment. By using these you can essentially fast travel to any other spot with one of these bays. All you have to do is stand on the platform and hop in your trusty cardboard box.

Of course it isn’t quite as simple as that, you can’t use them to travel somewhere that you haven’t been before. You first have to unlock them by interacting with the sign standing next to them, which contains an “invoice” for that location. By doing this you will grab an item that unlocks the location for fast travel.

Once you have two or more locations unlocked you just need to get into your box on the platform and hold Y once the prompt appears. This will open your map where you can select a new location. The screen will go black and you’ll magically be transported to the new location, saving you tons of horseback riding and helicopter waiting.

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain – All Invoice Locations Guide (Fast Travel Points)

September 1, 2015 by PowerPyx 1 Comment

There are 21 Invoices (Fast Travel Points) in Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain (12 in Afghanistan, 9 in Africa). When picking up an invoice you will unlock a fast travel point for its location. Most of the named places have one. The fast travel points look like orange loading zones. When you hide in a box and stay on the loading zone a truck will come and pick you up, then you can fast travel to any other place in where you’ve previously picked up an invoice. They are also required to unlock two key items for the “Collector” trophy / achievement. You must find all invoices in Afghanistan and Africa. Finding all invoices in one area unlocks the “Master Certificate (Box)” key item. Finding all invoices in both areas unlocks the “Grand Master Certificate (Box)” key item. Fastest way to get them is to ride from one place to the next with D-Horse.

AFGHANISTAN

#1 – Afghanistan Central Base Camp – 0:05 #2 – Serak Power Plant – 0:28 #3 – Yakho Oboo Supply Outpost – 0:49 #4 – Lamar Khaate Palace – 1:09 #5 – Shago Village – 1:30 #6 – Wialo Village – 1:52 #7 – Eastern Communications Post – 2:14 #8 – Ghwandai Town – 2:35 #9 – Wakh Sind Barracks – 2:56 #10 – Sakhra Ee Village – 3:15 #11 – Smasei Fort – 3:34 #12 – Mountain Relay Base – 3:54

#1 – Lufwa Valley – 0:05 #2 – Kungenga Mine – 0:28 #3 – Bampeve Plantation – 0:53 #4 – Mfinda Oilfield – 1:15 #5 – Masa Village – 1:38 #6 – Kiziba Camp – 1:59 #7 – Ditadi Abandoned Village – 2:19 #8 – Nova Braga Airport – 2:42 #9 – Munoko ya Nioka Station – 3:03

May 3, 2017 at 2:34 am

Thanks heaps for the guide mate, saved a tonne of time, finally have the smoke box now 🙂

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Metal Gear Solid 5 Fast Travel Guide: Every Location And Reward Revealed

Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain 's huge open-world environments can take a long time to traverse. Fortunately, the developers included a way to fast travel. Even players who have spent dozens of hours in the game don't know about it, though.

The biggest enemy camps have delivery points, which look like metal orange squares with railings on two sides. You'll find a sign right next to the delivery point with an invoice attached to it. If you grab the invoice, you'll then unlock that point for fast travel.

If you have multiple points unlocked, you can use fast travel by using one of your cardboard boxes and then hiding on the delivery point. A truck will then pick you up and deliver you to a base of your choice. The big catch here, though, is that you have to be stealthy. If the enemy is on alert, you can't use the fast travel.

There are nine fast travel points in Afghanistan and twelve in Africa. Again, they're located at key enemy bases. Don't bother looking in tiny guard posts with a couple guards. If you're having trouble tracking down the delivery points' exact locations, watch these videos from PowerPyx :

Mother Base also has delivery points of its own so you won't need to use the helicopter or jeeps to get from one platform to the next. Here's a video from Random Chievo's showing where you can find the delivery points throughout Diamond Dogs' headquarters:

If you collect all the invoices in either Afghanistan or Africa, you'll unlock development of the C.BOX (WR), a water-resistant box for Snake/Big Boss that won't be damaged by rain. Should you manage to collect all the invoices in both countries, you'll get C. Box (SMK). This box releases smoke when destroyed to cover your escape from enemies.

I'm surprised that Metal Gear Solid 5 doesn't announce this feature more clearly to the player. It can save you a huge amount of travel time throughout the game. However, the Metal Gear Solid franchise has a proud tradition of Easter eggs so I suppose I shouldn't be so shocked.

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Metal Gear Solid V: How to Fast Travel Around Mother Base

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is a huge game. The world is huge, the missions are huge, some of the guns are huge, and even your personal space, Mother Base, is absolutely huge. And, believe it or not, Mother Base gets even bigger as you progress through the game. So much so that traversing this Diamond Dog outpost requires a vehicle and several minutes. Driving is easy, but can become tedious since it’s so slow. Luckily, the developers decided to put in a rather ingenious way of getting about.

On each platform is a package drop-off point. It will be marked on your iDroid map as a cargo box, and when you go in person, you will see a platform with a sign stating “Cargo Loading Zone.” Stand here then proceed to equip your box item. Once that’s done, hold “Triangle” (“Y” on the Xbox controller) and the screen will go dark as the sound of a delivery truck blares through your speakers.

The map will pop up prompting you to pick another of the same zone on any one of your platforms. After a few seconds Big Boss will be delivered express to the platform of his choosing. It’s an odd system that works well and fits in perfectly with the insanity that is  Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain . No more hiking across bridges for this soldier.

For more guides, tips, tricks, features, and information on  Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain , be sure to check out our constantly growing wiki .

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This is an interesting way to fast travel in Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain

Did you know you can fast travel using your cardboard box in Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain? Well, you can.

In the video above, Arekkz Gaming shows you how. Boxes aren't just for cats to play in, apparently.

Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain released yesterday on PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360 and Xbox One.

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MGSV Phantom Pain Invoices Locations Guide

Read our MGSV invoices locations 'fast travel points guide to help you reach locations faster. We tell you all about them.

There is a total of 21 invoices [Fast Travel Points] in Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain: 12 in Afghanistan and 9 in Africa. These points appear as orange loading zones, and most locations have them. Some named locations, like OKB Zero, do not have Fast Travel or invoices points in MGSV. Successfully finding one unlocks fast travel for that area.

You also need to find these invoices to acquire a couple of key items, thus unlocking the ‘Collector’ Achievement/Trophy. In this guide, we’ll go over all 21 Invoice locations in MGSV Including their exact location on the map.

Afghanistan Invoices Locations

Fast travel point #1.

Location : Afghanistan Central Base Camp Once you get to the designated location; head straight and across the bridge. You will find the location on your right, next to a few boxes.

Fast Travel Point #2

Location : Serak Power Plant The Invoice will be present in front of a radio tower (and to the left of a small building) on the main road in the Power Plant.

Fast Travel Point #3

Location : Yakho Oboo Supply Outpost When you’re near the supply outpost, you need to look near the bridge towards the right side of the area. The point will be found right where the bridge ends.

Fast Travel Point #4

Location : Lamar Khaate Palace This fast travel point is located in front of a half-destroyed building in the area.

Fast Travel Point #5

Location : Shago Village Once you’re in the area and on a path flanked by fences, look towards your right while facing the compound. The point will be present right off the path.

Fast Travel Point #6

Location : Wialo Village This point is found on the main road of the village. Make your way to the location marked on the map above. The point will be found next to a tank.

Fast Travel Point #7

Location : Eastern Communications Post This point is present on the outskirts of the post. As you’re making your way to the main area, look toward your left.

Fast Travel Point #8

Location : Ghwandai Town Like the previous location, the fast travel point in Ghwandai Town is also present on the outskirts of the area. It’ll be on the left on the path leading to the town.

Fast Travel Point #9

Location : Wakh Sind Barracks As you’re making your way up to the Barracks, the point will be present on the left, next to a couple of shipping containers.

Fast Travel Point #10

Location : Sakhra Ee Village Once you’re in Sakhra Ee Village, walk across the main road and you will find the point right next to a watchtower.

Fast Travel Point #11

Location : Smasei Fort When you’re in front of Smasei Fort, head down the main path. The fast travel point will be located towards your right.

Fast Travel Point #12

Location: Mountain Relay Base The fast travel point can be acquired from your left on the road leading to the Mountain Relay Base. It’ll be next to a green tent, beyond a couple of roadblocks.

Africa Invoices Locations

Location : Lufwa Valley When you reach the marker on the map above, you will find the point in front of a large white building.

Location : Kungenga Mine When you enter the mine, keep heading straight until you spot a watch tower. The fast travel point will be present to the left of it.

Location : Bampeve Plantation On the road leading up to the plantation, the fast travel point will be present towards the left, near a jeep and a watch tower.

Location : Mfinda Oilfield Once you’re at the main entrance of the oilfield, head left when from the white building. The fast travel point will be present next to a wall.

Location : Masa Village This MGSV invoices is found on the road leading up to the village, you will find the point near a watchtower.

Location : Kiziba Camp This point is located between a watchtower and a tent camp along a muddy path in Kiziba Camp.

Location : Ditadi Abandoned Village The MGSV invoices point is located near a jeep and several wooden sheds on the road leading up to the fork.

Location : Nova Braga Airport When you enter the Airport, head to the back-left portion of the compound. The point will be present next to a couple of boxes.

Location : Munoko ya Nioka Station The last fast travel point is located in Munoko ya Nioka Station; near some tent structures and cartons along the muddy path.

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10 Spoiler-Free Tips For Starting MGS V: The Phantom Pain

After years of waiting, gamers are finally playing Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain today. In terms of depth and scope, this installment takes the series to a new level, which means fans have more Metal Gear to explore than ever. However, it also increases the chances that details and features might slip through the cracks. To make sure you don’t miss anything important, we’ve put together a spoiler-free list of tips and tricks to ensure you get the most out of your time as Big Boss.

1. Enter A Real Name, Fake The Birthday Early on, you are asked to enter a name and a birthday. I won’t explain why, but I recommend using an actual name (it doesn’t even need to be yours) instead of something like “Buttz” or “Flaccid Snake.” As for the birthday, there’s just a fun in-game nod when the date rolls around. You can either lie about it, or tell the truth and just change your system’s internal clock.

2. Watch For Fast-Travel Stations Getting around the massive maps in The Phantom Pain isn’t easy, and the game never clearly explains one of the ways it addresses the problem. As you explore, you find enemy bases and outposts. Some of these have cargo stations nearby, and those stations have posts with vouchers you can take. Once you have a voucher, you can use that station to ship yourself (via cardboard box) to the other cargo stations you’ve unlocked. If you start this early and stay on top of it, getting from place to place between missions is less of a hassle.

3. Return To ACC The Aerial Command Center (ACC) is where you go to launch your missions. You need to call in a helicopter to get there from Mother Base, but not from the battlefield. When you’re in the open world, you can call for an extraction chopper that gets you there, but that costs GMP. Instead, pause the game (press the left side of the touchpad on PS4 controllers) and choose “return to ACC.” You can lose progress when you do this, so it's best to do right after a mission or side-op, but it’s a quick (and free) ticket home.

4. Pay Attention To GMP Your basic currency is GMP, and most parts of it are pretty basic: You earn it, and you spend it. If you want to research new equipment, it costs GMP. If you want to expand Mother Base, it costs GMP. However, every time you deploy into a mission area, it also costs GMP based on the equipment you are using. Every item you bring along – guns, grenades, even buddies – has an associated GMP cost. Some items also require other items, like specific plants or metals. Unlike previous Metal Gear games, you don’t want to go into a mission loaded down with all of the best items you can carry, because you end up paying for stuff you never use and bleeding resources that could be better spent on other things.

5. Follow The Yellow If you want to make sure you’re getting the key information about The Phantom Pain’s story, the game has conveniently color-coded it. Anything that is story-critical – including main missions, side ops, and even cassette tapes – is highlighted in yellow text or with a yellow dot. If you don’t know what to do next, you can’t wrong with something yellow.

6. Destroy Anti-Air Radar Normally, your helicopter needs to land a fair distance from your mission areas. However, you can change that by taking out anti-air radar stations, which open up new landing zones right next to enemy territory. This is great for a quick extraction or for dropping into the action hot on later missions, but be warned that using these high-risk landing zones means that you and your chopper are likely to take enemy fire.

7. Get Skilled Personnel Obviously, you want soldiers with good abilities on your staff at Mother Base. However, their prowess goes beyond the letter grade they have in various categories. Some staff members have additional skills (which you can see when you analyze them through your scope) that you should actively seek. The most important ones to look for are specialists – soldiers with expertise in fields like cybernetics, missile guidance, and noise suppression. You need to have staff members with these skills to develop important upgrades and equipment. The good news is that the main mission select screen shows you which specialists are available in each mission, so you know where to look if you’re missing one.

8. The Grind Made Easy Like Peace Walker, the The Phantom Pain has a phase in which you need to continue doing activities to gradually unlock the next story-critical mission. The problem? The new main missions on your list will just be much harder versions of missions you’ve already completed, so you might think that you need to finish them to advance. That’s not the case. Doing side-ops will “advance the clock” in the same way, so don’t bang your head against the wall too much.

9. How To Customize Weapons Weapon customization is a valuable tool. In my playthrough, it allowed me to add a suppressor to a non-lethal sniper rifle long before I unlocked the ability to research a silenced sniper rifle through the tech tree. However, unlocking this feature is weirdly hidden behind a series of side-ops that look just like the others. Keep an eye out for the operations about finding a legendary gunsmith, and complete them as soon as you can.

10. The Demon Inside The game keeps track of your good deeds through a heroism score. When you do good things, like rescue prisoners or earn a high mission rank, your heroism goes up. When you do unheroic things, like trigger combat alerts or get injured, your score goes down. The heroism number is on display for players to see, but the game also keeps track of a hidden demon score. You won’t get notifications when your demon score increases or decreases, but bad things like killing people (or animals) and developing nuclear weapons make it go up. The most noticeable consequence of a high demon score is that the shrapnel/horn coming out of Big Boss’ skull grows larger and more demonic.

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Originally posted by Bite : Well, you can make it go faster by upgrading it, and you can get rid of the trip back to Mother Base by selecting "Return to ACC" from the pause menu.

Originally posted by Jigg : do what I do and smonk the kush if yaknowwhatimsayin. but nah just use the phantom cigar for 2 seconds.

Originally posted by G-Rombo : Originally posted by Jigg : do what I do and smonk the kush if yaknowwhatimsayin. but nah just use the phantom cigar for 2 seconds.

Originally posted by Jigg : return to acc only works in free roam, not in main missions, so using the phantom cigar is the only choice you have if you wanna get PEQUOD TO LZ faster. That or leaving the zone, depends on the mission.

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Moscow Muled

Why do moscow mules come in copper mugs.

Oct 18, 2019

Have you ever wondered why the Moscow Mule cocktail is served in a copper mug? In this post, we answer that question in detail. As it turns out, the answer is partly based on historical events and partly based on the extra "kick" that copper brings to this classic cocktail. Let's dive in!

Introduction

A remarkable cocktail is something you notice from across the room, easily identified by the signature drinking vessel it's served in. Few are more distinct than the burnished copper mug of a Moscow Mule. 

Great cocktails aren't just alcohol and mixers––they should be something more, a full sensory experience from beginning to end. It starts as you observe the precise convergence of ingredients in a golden ratio that blossoms into flavors and aromas of citrus and spicy ginger. It is then delivered into an ice-filled copper mug and garnished with fresh mint and a slice of lime.  Finally, it is presented before you, shiny and cold, compelling you to taste.

The copper mule mug not only tells the story of the drink it contains, but also is essentially functional to the full experience. You might already know that the cone-shaped bowl of a long-stemmed Martini glass was designed so that olives would stand perfectly upright, and the elegantly curvaceous welled Margarita glass was designed to add ample salt, sugar and garnishes.

But why are Moscow Mules served in copper mugs?

Inquiring minds want to know, so this article will sum up the science and history of why traditional Moscow Mules come in copper mugs, and other legit benefits of serving cocktails in pure copper mugs. This includes:

A Brief History of the Moscow Mule

The science of using copper mugs.

• How Copper Mugs Amplify the Taste & Aroma of your Moscow Mule
• The Enhanced Experience of Drinking from a Pure Copper Mug

The origin of this timeless cocktail is the tale of the American Dream. One fateful day in 1941 , three struggling entrepreneurs had a serendipitous meeting at the Cock 'N Bull bar on the Sunset Strip in Hollywood: A bar owner passionate about his unpopular home-brewed ginger beer, a businessman who took a big chance and purchased Smirnoff vodka, and a Russian immigrant with a cache of copper mugs she couldn't seem to sell. That day, the unlikely trio wisely decided to join forces in a bold venture that would not only save their individual businesses, but also create an iconic American cocktail.

Essentially, the Moscow Mule is the most successful marketing campaign in cocktail history. At a time when most Americans had never even heard of vodka, this cocktail introduced them to the traditional Russian alcohol, and established Smirnoff as a necessity in both bars and homes alike.

Thanks to celebrity endorsement, the Moscow Mule soon took the Hollywood cocktail scene by storm, and quickly became the most beloved mixed drink of the 1950's.

It's popularity understandably waned during the Cold War, and it was briefly re-branded as the Smirnoff Mule to distance itself from communism. However, the recent cocktail renaissance of the 21st century has seen the Moscow Mule come kicking back, as evidenced by lists like Esquire's Top 10 Cocktails of 2019 , and Business Insider's 8th Best-selling Cocktail in the World, 2018 .

But the answer to why Moscow Mules are served in copper mugs goes much further than a conveniently clever alliance between co-founders desperate for a big break. The story of the Moscow Mule is both the struggle of the immigrant searching for success, and the flashy lifestyle of the rich and famous.

It boasts a simple recipe , yet a complex flavor profile, encapsulated in a shiny copper mug. And as delicious and refreshing as the Moscow Mule may be, it's the copper mug that makes the cocktail so extraordinary.  Like the drink itself, the pure copper mule mug is a balance of form and functionality.

The most scientific benefit of the copper mug is its ability to regulate temperature. When a drink is served in a copper mug, it gets cold fast––and stays that way.

Copper is a renowned thermal conductor that will keep your beverage frosty in any weather, and is one of the reasons the traditional Moscow Mule has become synonymous with summer. Add a little ice, and the copper chills drinks instantly, and sustains a refreshingly icy rim with every sip.

Because copper is such an excellent conductor, it can keep your cold beverages colder for longer. The downfall of many ill-fated cocktails on a hot summer day is melting ice. Copper mugs stay brisk, and don't disrupt the recipe's ratio, so the simple yet distinct flavors of the Moscow Mule remain strong till the last drop.

Another important feature of the solid copper Moscow Mule mug is the handle. Much like the stem of a wine glass, the copper mug handle keeps the nearly 100 degree body temperature of your hand from impacting the status of your deliciously frosty cocktail.

How Copper Mugs Amplify the Taste and Aroma of Your Moscow Mule

If you want to know what a Moscow Mule tastes like, purists would insist the only way to experience it is in a 100% copper mug. Aside from being a great American tradition, copper mugs offer some unique enhancements to both the flavor and aroma of the Moscow Mule (or almost any finely-crafted cocktail).

Although subjective, most discerning drinkers would agree that copper mugs imbue cocktails with a superior taste. Experts explain that the copper oxidizes the vodka upon contact, thus enhancing the flavor profile and potency of the aromatics.

The intense cold of the copper also creates more stability in the bubbles of the ginger beer carbonation, and balances the tangy citrus of the lime with the earthy spice of the ginger.

For the skeptics out there, the theory of superior taste is easily verifiable. Simply make or order two Moscow Mules––one served in a plastic cup, and one served in a copper mug. Take a moment to inhale deeply, enjoy a big sip, and let your senses be the judge.

The epiphany should take a matter of moments, and you soon realize why a Moscow Mule is best served in a copper mug, and why any other cup or glass is vastly inferior. The difference can be so vivid, you might even consider drinking all your favorite beverages from copper mugs, even hot tea and coffee!

The Enhanced Experience of Drinking From a Pure Copper Mug

Throwing back shots with reckless disregard is a great way to get hammered, but a terrible way to enjoy something delicious. People order cocktails for the full package––observing its creation, revelling in its presentation, and slowly savoring its captivating story and unique taste.

Not only is a cocktail a well-balanced combination of spirits and mixers, it's also about the aesthetic and function of the vessel it's served in. A cocktail should be an object of inspired beauty, presented thoughtfully in a suitable glass or mug and garnished appropriately. It should take time, because it's made by hand.

Although the copper mug has become the symbol of Moscow Mules, it can also pair exquisitely with many other cocktails. Many people seem drawn to the shine and nostalgia of the metal, and Mixologists seem impressed by the scientific properties of the copper mug. Other drinks prominently featured in copper mugs include Dark 'n Stormy, Mescal, Gin & Tonic, and Cuba Libre.

No matter how frosted a beer glass gets, nothing can keep a mixed drink colder than a copper mug. The sensation when one's lips touch the ice-cold rim with every sip is part of the unique experience.

The flavors are heightened, the aromas amplified, and the balance of vodka, lime juice and ginger beer is never watered-down by melting ice. Provided your Moscow Mule is served in a pure copper mug, the last sip should be just as robust and enjoyable as the first.

The benefits of drinking from copper mugs aren't a newfound discovery. In fact, copper has been the preferred metal for drinking vessels for thousands of years.

Gurus in India have been using copper mugs for hundreds of years, and copper goblets called Escra have been found in ancient Irish ruins. Even American settles in 1645 drank exclusively from a massive tankard made of pure copper, known today as the Virginia Tankard .

The Moscow Mule is a classic drink served in a magnificent copper mug because it tells a compelling story, and enhances your consumption experience. It is an unforgettable drink because it's served in a mug that is both more beautiful than and functionally superior to glass.

Three Reasons Moscow Mules Come in Copper Mugs

The reason your Moscow Mule is served in a copper mug is not a fluke. It is not because it's the latest trendy hipster craze. It's not just a marketing ploy (although it definitely started out as one), nor is it a conspiracy by the lobbyists for Big Copper.

Moscow Mules come in copper mugs for three reasons: taste, temperature, and presentation.

The unique experience of drinking a Moscow Mule is a balanced combination of these three elements. It's also the reason this drink is not only the most recognizable, but also consistently one of the most popular drinks in global cocktail culture history.

Taste: The natural properties of the copper oxidize the alcohol, resulting in powerful aromatics and superior flavors. The bubbles of the ginger beer stay fizzy, and perfectly counter the acidity of the fresh lime juice. It's spicy yet refreshing. Simply put, it's delicious!

Temperature: Copper is an ideal thermal conductor, instantly chilling your beverage upon creation, and maintaining a consistently arctic temperature. This prevents the ice from quickly melting and dulling the cocktail ratio, while keeping the rim refreshingly frosty with every sip. The handle also keeps your hot little fingers from fluctuating the temperature with every touch.

Presentation: A glinting copper mug looks authentic and catches the eye. It is vintage, yet modern, and tells a story of creativity, charm and resilience. It is instantly recognizable, and makes for a fine looking beverage. Yes please!

The Bottom Line

The copper mug is iconic, a great American tradition of nearly 80 years, and is the only proper way to drink a Moscow Mule. Cheers!

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