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2. Installing the Zotero Connector for Firefox, Chrome, or Safari

(If you have come back to this part of the tutorial without completing the preceding part/s, create a separate working window using this link. )

Download and Install the Zotero Connector

The next step in using Zotero is installing the connector that will connect Zotero to your internet browser.  Connectors are available for Firefox, Chrome, and Safari.  Follow the steps below for the browser/s you use

• Copy the address of this tutorial page (see below) so that you can return to this tutorial page if you have to restart your browser:
• Click on the “ Install Firefox Connector ” button.

• A series of notification pop-ups will probably appear. The Firefox pop-ups looked like the screenshots below at one time, but the appearance of these prompts changes from browser to browser and from time to time.

•  Click on the “ Allow “, “ Install “, “ Add “, and/or “ Restart” buttons as needed.

Now it’s time to activate the Zotero connector:

• The Zotero connector sometimes starts life in the form of a “ Z ” icon in the browser header (to the right of the address box).
• If you see a “ Z ” icon click it.

• Then click the “ Got It” button (or similar button) in the pop-up that appears.

• The activated Zotero Connector in Firefox appears to the right of the browser’s address box.  It is a “page” symbol when a normal webpage is being displayed by the browser and is a “folder” symbol when multiple results of a database search are displayed.

• Click on the “ Install Chrome Connector ” button.

• You will be asked to respond to a couple prompts.  Click the “Add to Chrome” and “Add extension” buttons that appear.

• Click the “Puzzle piece”/”Extensions” icon and then click the “Pin” icon for the “Zotero Connector”

• Click the “Z” icon that appears close to the “Puzzle piece” icon to activate the Zotero Connector.

• Click the “Got It” button in the pop-up that appears.

• The activated Zotero Connector in Chrome appears to the right of the browser’s address box.  It is a “page” symbol when a normal webpage is being displayed by the browser and is a “folder” symbol when multiple results of a database search are displayed.

The Safari Connector is installed when you install Zotero on a Mac computer.  You just have to enable it.

• Use the “Safari” menu to select “Preferences”

• When the “Preferences” box appears click on the “extensions” tab (a. in figure below)

• Check the box in front of “Zotero Connector” (b. in figure above)
• Click the “Turn on” button (c. in figure above).
• The activated Zotero Connector in Safari appears to the left of the browser’s address box.  It is a “page” symbol when a normal webpage is being displayed by the browser and is a “folder” symbol when multiple results of a database search are displayed.

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For safari and pages users, zotero connector on safari.

Once Zotero is downloaded on the Safari browser, the Zotero Connector will be automatically installed.   

How to make Zotero Connector extension visible on Safari browser

• Open the Safari web browser.
• Click Safari  from the menus.
• Select Settings  from the drop-down menu.
• Select Extension s . 
• You will see Zotero Connector  on the list from the left side.
• Check the box next to Zotero Connector .
• Close the settings window.

You will see the Zotero Connector Icon on the left side of the URL address.

How to Use Zotero on Pages

Preparations in zotero settings.

• Open Zotero application.
• Select Zotero  in the menu bar.

• Go to the Sync tab and sign in to your Zotero account.
• Enter your Zotero Username and Password and click the Set Up Syncing  button.
• Go to the  Cite  tab and choose your citation style. 
• Go to the  Export  tab and choose your item format style.
• Close the popup window and click the refresh button.
• If the syncing is successful, your Zotero library will be loaded on your Zotero application.

How to bring formatted citations and bibliography to your document in Pages

Adding citation.

• Open a new document on Pages.
• Select Footnote  to enter citations.
• Select the resources you want to cite in your Zotero library.
• Select Edit  from the menu options.
• Select Copy Citation  for your note.
• Paste the copied citation to your numbered footnote of the document.

Adding Bibliography

• Click Insert from the menus in the document.
• Select Page Break to enter bibliographies on a new page.
• Select Edit from the Zotero menus.
• Select Copy Bibliography .

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The connectors are built in build/ .

Running from the build directory

• Go to chrome://extensions/
• Enable "Developer Mode".
• Click "Load unpacked extension…" and select the build/browserExt directory.
• Go to about:debugging
• Click "Load Temporary Add-on" and select the build/browserExt/manifest.json file.
• Get and install the Mozilla web-ext tool
• cd to project root
• ./scripts/firefox/run_xpi

See https://github.com/zotero/safari-app-extension

Automatic rebuilding/reloading

Chrome on macos.

• brew install chrome-cli
• npm install -g gulp
• build.sh -d
• gulp watch-chrome

As files are changed, the connectors will be rebuilt automatically and Chrome will reload the extension.

• ./scripts/firefox/run_xpi (in a different terminal window)

As files are changed, the connectors will be rebuilt automatically and Firefox will reload the extension.

As files are changed, the connectors will be rebuilt automatically. You will need to manually reload the extension in the browser being developed for.

Requirements for packaging extensions from the command line

• Copy config.sh-sample to config.sh and modify as necessary
• Safari/Chrome extension certificates
• Google Chrome or Chromium
• xar with patch for building Safari extensions

To run tests locally, build the extension with the -d flag, and then run

Test files are located at src/common/test . See src/common/test/testSetup.js for test framework documentation

Zotero Connectors are built with standard tools, such as browser extension APIs, but the architecture is quite complex. This section is a short overview of some of the complexities, to make it more accessible for newcomers.

Technologies

Chrome/firefox browser extension framework.

The functionality exposed on Chrome and Firefox is provided by the Chrome extension framework, which has also been adopted by Firefox. See Chrome Extension docs and Firefox Extension docs for more information.

Safari Extension Framework

For Safari specifics see https://github.com/zotero/safari-app-extension

Zotero Translator Framework

The Connectors share code with Zotero desktop application , to support translation. A basic understanding of how translation works or at least the handlers it exposes in Zotero will be highly useful in understanding the codebase.

Saving resources to Zotero library is facilitated by two major components: the Zotero Connector running in the browser and either the Zotero client or zotero.org web api. The Zotero Connector itself is split into two components: code running on the webpage and a background process.

a) Injected scripts for individual webpages

Each webpage is injected ( Chrome / Firefox / Safari ) with a full Zotero translation framework . A Zotero.Translate.Web instance orchestrates running individual translators for detection and translation.

The translation framework shares some code with the Zotero codebase and provides custom classes concerning translator retrieval and item saving . These custom classes talk to the background process (b) of the Zotero Connector for functionality outside the translation framework, such as retrieving translator code and sending translated items either to Zotero (c) or zotero.org (d).

b) Background process

The Connector runs a background process ( Chrome / Firefox / Safari ) which works as a middle-layer between the translation framework running in inject scripts (a) and Zotero (c) or zotero.org (d).

The background process maintains a cache of translators and performs the initial translator detection using URL matching . Translators whose target regexp matches the URL of a given webpage are then further tested by running detectWeb() in injected scripts. A list of translators and their code is fetched either from Zotero (c) or zotero.org (d) .

The background process is also responsible for updating the extension UI, kicking off translations, storing and retrieving connector preferences and sending translated items to Zotero or zotero.org. Browser specific scripts are available for BrowserExt and Safari .

c) Connector server in Zotero

When Zotero is open it runs a connector HTTP server on port 23119. The HTTP server API accommodates interactions between the Connectors and Zotero client. Calls to Zotero.Connector.callMethod(endpoint) in this codebase are translated to HTTP requests to the connector server.

Note that Zotero cannot interact with the connectors on its own accord. All communication is Connector initiated.

d) zotero.org API

When Zotero is not available item saving falls back to using zotero.org API . The interactions with zotero.org API are defined in api.js

Message passing

The only way for the background extension process and injected scripts to communicate is using the message passing protocol provided by the browsers ( Chrome / Firefox / Safari ). Injected scripts often need to communicate to background scripts. To simplify these interactions, calls to functions in background scripts are monkey-patched in injected scripts. These calls are asynchronous and if a return value is required, it is provided either to a callback function as the last argument of the call or as a resolving value of a promise returned.

messages.js contains the list of the monkey-patched methods. If the method value is false no response is expected, otherwise the calls provide a response. An optional pre-send processing on the background end and post-receive processing on the injected end is possible to treat values that cannot be sent as-is via the messaging protocol.

The background process registers message listeners in messaging.js . Zotero.Messaging class also provides a way to send messages to injected scripts and add custom message listeners.

The injected scripts monkey-patch methods in messaging_injected.js ( BrowserExt / Safari ) Zotero.Messaging class also provides a way to send messages to the background process and add message listeners.

Build process

The build process combines files from the Zotero codebase, common files to all connectors and specific files for Chrome/Firefox/Safari connectors. At the moment the build process is awkward and uses a SH script and gulp procedures. This will be reconciled in the future to only use gulp.

• build.sh copies images and extension files
• gulp process-custom-files initiated by build.sh performs post-processing on copied files

If you have any questions about developing Zotero Connectors you can join the discussion in the zotero-dev mailing list .

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Adding the Connector to Your Browser

Zotero provides a browser connector for Firefox, Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Safari. There is no compatible connector for Internet Explorer.

This page provides instructions for Firefox, Chrome, Microsoft Edge ( step-by-step and video ), and Safari ( step-by-step and video )

Step-by-Step Instructions for Firefox, Chrome, and Microsoft Edge

• Go to the Downloads page on Zotero.org
• The system will automatically recognize which browser you are using
• Follow the installation prompts from your browser
• The connector icon will appear in your browser's toolbar or add-on menu In Chrome, pin the add-on so it will be visible all of the time For Firefox and Edge, you may need to close the browser and reopen it if the Connector isn't visible

Browser Connector Video Instructions for Firefox, Chrome, and Microsoft Edge

Step-by-Step Instructions for Safari

The Zotero Browser Connector for Safari is bundled with the Zotero app when it is downloaded and installed.

The Zotero Connector for Safari requires at least Safari 15 on macOS 11 Big Sur or later.

• Open the Zotero desktop app
• Open Safari
• From the Safari drop down menu, select Preferences.
• In the Preferences pop-up window, choose the Extensions tab
• In the left sidebar, check the Zotero Connector option
• The Browser Connector icon should appear in the upper right bar of the Sarari window
• You can now search for and add sources to your Zotero Library

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Zotero is compatible with Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari.

For Chrome, Edge and Firefox

• After installing Zotero (see Install Zotero ), you should be redirected to the Zotero "Download" Web page for the appropriate browser extension. If not, return to the Zotero Download page ( https://www.zotero.org/download/ )
• Click on the "Install x Connector" button (x = name of browser) on the right to install the extension (follow all the steps and prompts to download the extension and then install it; procedures may vary based on the operating system and the browser)

The browser connector for Safari is included when you install Zotero (see Install Zotero ). To use the connector, it needs to be activated in Safari.

• Open Zotero on your Mac
• Open Safari
• From Safari, click “Safari” from the menu bar and select “Preferences”
• Select the “Extensions” tab
• Check the box next to the Zotero extension to enable it

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Task for learning: Install Zotero browser connector in your compatible browser of choice.

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If you have questions, or if you run into problems that the course does not address, e-mail the University of Ottawa Library at [email protected] .

This online course is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International license. Unless otherwise stated, it is attributed to Mish Boutet, and is based on handouts by Patrick Labelle (also under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 ).

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The Zotero Connector for Safari is bundled with the Zotero desktop application. To activate the Zotero browser extension for Safari, follow these steps:

• Make sure you have Zotero installed  on your computer, then open Zotero
• Open Safari
• In the menu for the browser, click on the  Safari  menu >  Settings  (may show as Preferences ) >  Extensions
• Click on the checkbox next to the Zotero extension
• Finally, click on the  Turn on button to activate

Your Zotero extension should now be enabled for Safari. You will be able to tell that it's working if you see a document or Zotero symbol in the top right of the URL bar in Safari . You will need to keep Zotero open while you are using the browser extension so it can communicate with the program.

If the above step do not work, you may have privacy settings set up in a way that prevents Safari from activating the extension. If you see a privacy prompt, click on the OK button, then quit Safari and re-open. You will need to repeat steps 2 - 4, then click on the  Turn On  button for the extension to be activated.

If you need additional assistance with Zotero, please refer to the library's Zotero Guide , Cite Right with Zotero video or make an appointment with  Kimberly Jackson, STEM Librarian . 

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To use Zotero, you'll need to install two things:

• The Zotero application itself
• A connector to allow your browser to save citations to Zotero

Both of these are available from  the Zotero download page .

The first step is to download and install the program from  zotero.org .  It is available for Windows, Mac and Linux.  

You can then find the program in your programs or applications list or folder.

Connectors  allow your web browser to save citations to your Zotero library.

Zotero works with  Firefox, Chrome, Safari **  and Edge .

The  Zotero downloads page  should automatically detect what browser you're using and give you a link.

Each browser has its own version of the Zotero connector, so install the one for the browser you use.

Each browser puts the connector in a slightly different place.  See below:

With Chrome, make sure you click the puzzle piece and "pin" the Zotero connector to your browser interface.

** Since the release of Safari 13, the Safari connector has been broken, due to Apple locking down their browser to extensions. If you are a Mac user, please use either the Chrome or Firefox browser and extension instead.

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What is Zotero and why would I use it?

Zotero is a tool that collects, manages, and cites the sources you find during your research. In addition to saving a citation, you can add notes and images in your Zotero library and in many cases automatically download PDFs.

You can use Zotero to...

• Create and organize a personal database of references
• Import references automatically from many websites and library E-resources
• Format bibliographies in your papers

Why choose Zotero over another tool, like RefWorks or Endnote?

• Your Zotero library is saved locally and though it is possible for you to create a cloud space and sync your citations, it requires you to adjust your settings on every computer you use Zotero with. If you do your research and writing mostly on one or two computers, Zotero is a great option.
• Zotero can be used offline -- an internet connection is not necessary to work with your Zotero library.
• Learning to use Zotero is easy

Where do I find Zotero?

Download Zotero from  https://www.zotero.org/download/

1. Download the Zotero application for your operating system. If you plan to use Zotero with a word processor, close all word processing applications before running the installer.

2. When installing the Zotero connector, the option you are given depends on which browser you are using to access the page. In the example above, I used Chrome to access the Zotero site, so it prompted me to install the Chrome connector.  Connectors are also available for Firefox and Edge. Use those browsers to access the Zotero page if you want to install their connectors. You can add as many connectors as you want -- they will all connect to your Zotero application. 

Note : The Zotero Connector for Safari is bundled with Zotero 6.0. After opening Zotero 6.0 for the first time, you can enable it from the Extensions pane of the Safari preferences. The Zotero Connector for Safari requires Safari 15 on macOS 11 Big Sur or later. If you experience issues with the Safari connector, check out the documentation on the Zotero website.

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Zotero provides the ability to save references from many library catalogs and article databses with one click. Your Zotero library allows you to organize and edit the entries.

Collections: The left column shows My Library, which contains all the items. Clicking the button above the left column creates a new collection, a folder into which items relating to a specific project or topic can be placed.

Below that is the tag selector, where tags assigned to items can be added or removed.

Items : The items pane displays a list of all the items in each collection with icons that indicate the type of item (book, article, thesis, screenshot, etc.).

Item Details: This pane displays the bibliographic information that was imported by Zotero for each item. Each field can be edited. There are also options to add additional notes, attachments, links to the original sources, tags, and subject headings.

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Zotero is a free option for citation management and is cited as the citation manager of choice by many librarians. This is not just because it is a not-for-profit citation manager originally created by the Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media, but it is also a flexible and well-supported system with features such as:

• A community-based support model of user-supporters who contribute to a forums site and respond to questions quickly as a community
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• Tools for organization including tags, libraries, folders, subfolders, and related items
• Integration with word processing tools including Word, Google Docs, and LibreOffice
• Public and private group libraries for sharing citations and content
• A robust search capability within your library

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1.) Visit the Zotero homepage,  https://www.zotero.org/ , and click the "Download" button in the center of the screen. 

2.) To have the full functionality of Zotero, download both components from this page. The website should be able to sense what system and browser are used. The system will automatically guide you to download the components needed for the browser and system used. If you require other download packages Linux, Windows, and Mac are available. Browser connectors are available for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. 

3.) These steps will prompt the download of an executable file (.exe), run that file, and open up Zotero to ensure success. 

Browser Connector

To ensure the success of the Zotero browser connector, you may need to restart the browser. Here are examples of where your Zotero connector should be in each of the browser types. You only need to have one of the browser connectors, but having more will not interfere with processes. It's recommended to add the browser connector on your most frequently used browser.

The browser connector is a small icon that resides near your URL bar. This icon will light up and take on different icons when various item types are recognized during your web browsing and searching. As an example, here is a Google Scholar search , this search when brought up in any browser will turn into a folder icon. The folder icon represents that there are multiple items on the screen which you may want to add to your library. In contrast, when looking at the homepage of Google Scholar , the icon should be inactive. 

While in the inactive mode, clicking on the icon will save the current location as a webpage in your Zotero library. The webpage will be somewhat limited in what types of data it can pull. When searching web databases, it may take a few moments for the icon to recognize the content in the browser and become active.

Active Icon:

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As of January 2020, the Safari Connector is in Beta. To add it, download the Zotero beta and in your Safari browser, enable the extension by navigating to Safari >> Preferences, and turn on the Zotero extension. Because this version is in beta, it may be glitchy at times - it's recommended to also add the extensions in another browser as a backup.

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Creating an Account

Once Zotero is downloaded, the next step is to create an account. 

1.) Open the register website and create an account. You'll get an email that you need to confirm before your account will be active. 

2.) Once you've confirmed your account, click on your Zotero desktop application. Navigate in the top menu to Zotero >> Preferences. Once the preferences window is open, click on the "Sync" icon across the top of the preferences window. This is where you'll enter the username and password created in step 1.

3.) Once you are signed in, several options will appear in the "Data Syncing" window. These include:

• Syncing automatically
• Syncing full-text content
• Library specific file syncing

It's good to consider how you manage your workflow when deciding whether to enable these options. Syncing automatically may be good practice if you are usually connected to the web when using your library. Syncing full-text content is going to allow you to access PDFs and other attachments across multiple computers, but also has the limitation of 300mb of storage for free. More storage can be purchased from Zotero at a yearly rate. If you are planning to have private group libraries for sharing PDFs and other documents, you must have the storage enabled for those libraries. 

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Check back in Fall 2024 for more scheduled workshops on Zotero. You can also request a workshop for a group of people via the following form.

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Previous Recordings

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• Use a personal Google Chrome profile , that is not affiliated with UT. To enable this, you may need to delete your current iteration of Chrome and redownload. You can still access all of your UT items including your email and drive storage.
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Zotero at Swarthmore

• TriCo Libraries Guide to Zotero

Introduction to Zotero

Zotero is a tool for organizing, citing, and annotating your readings and other research materials.

The Swarthmore Libraries now subscribe to Zotero Institution. Current Swarthmore users now have unlimited cloud storage for documents in Zotero. To enable storage, add your Swarthmore.edu email to your Zotero account. How can you use Zotero?

•  Create a folder for each of your courses and keep track of your reading assignments
•  Save sources for your final papers and cite them in APA, MLA, etc.
•  Make a Zotero Group for your lab or project team
•  Read, highlight, annotate, and organize your readings - all in one place

Support is available. Ask a subject librarian for help with Zotero or email [email protected].

• Enable Connector (Chrome)
• Enable Connector (Safari)
• Create Account
• Update Existing Account
• Enable Sync

Installing the Zotero Desktop App and Connector

• Go to Zotero.org/download /
• Download the desktop app for your system (Mac/Windows) by clicking the button on the left. Install the app.
• Download the Zotero Connector for your browser by clicking the button on the right.
• Firefox, Chrome, and Edge users: install the Zotero Connector
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Enabling the Zotero Connector in Google Chrome

• Download the Zotero Connector for Chrome
• Pin the extension to your toolbar by clicking the extension icon on the top right of your Chrome window. Click the pushpin icon next to the Zotero Connector.

Enabling the Zotero Connector in Safari

• Download the Zotero Connector
• Open Safari settings by clicking "Safari" on the top left menu bar and then clicking "Settings..."
• Navigate to the "Extensions Tab"
• Find the Zotero Connector and click on it
• Click the checkbox next to Zotero Connector to enable
• Click "Always Allow on Every Website"

Creating Zotero Account for the First Time

• Go to Zotero's website
• Choose "Log in" in the upper right corner.
• Select "Register for a free account"
• Register using your @swarthmore.edu email

Adding Your @Swarthmore Email

• Log in to your existing account.
• Go into "Settings," then choose the "Account" tab
• Under "Manage Email Addresses," add your Swarthmore.edu email address

Consider adding personal (non-Swarthmore) email as well, in case you lose access to your Swarthmore email.

Connect Your Account & Enable File Syncing

• Open the Zotero Desktop App (Mac/PC)
• Open the Zotero Settings/Preferences menu
• Navigate to the "Sync" tab
• To connect your account, enter your Zotero username and password.
• Sync automatically
• Sync full-text content
• Sync attachment files in My Library using Zotero
• Close Settings/Preferences to save

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Moscow Muled

Best moscow mule with ginger ale.

Nov 02, 2019

Have you ever wondered whether you can make a Moscow Mule with ginger ale instead of ginger beer? The answer is "yes"! In this post, we reveal the best recipe for a Moscow Mule with ginger ale. Grab your cocktail glasses and let's start!

Introduction

When most people think about drinking a cocktail, chances are they’re thinking about spending good times with friends, unwinding after a difficult day at the office, or getting started on a long night of debaucherous fun. Essentially, they’re using this sugary alcoholic drink as a means to an end: they want to develop a bit of a buzz, and cocktails represent a tasty and convenient way to do exactly that. 

Nothing wrong with that, of course. But some of us like to think of these drinks as carrying the weight of their own history, having gone through all kinds of versions and permutations over decades of history as they get re-interpreted by countless people until finally reaching us in their present forms.

Yes, there is such a thing as a cocktail history nerd. Bet you didn’t know that.

The mighty Moscow Mule is one of those cocktails with a rich history behind it. A delicious concoction made up of vodka, lime juice, and ginger beer (more on that in a second!), the recipe reached a certain level of ubiquity before it started gradually fading from the memories of bar staff and patrons alike, now slowly building back up towards what appears to be a sort of Moscow Mule renaissance. Along the way, it picked up a number of alternate versions: a gin version, an Irish whiskey version, an absinthe version, etc. Each with their own catchy spin on the name. But the classic recipe remained intact: vodka, lime juice, and ginger beer.

Well…  except it’s not intact. In fact, more and more the “ginger beer” portion of the recipe has been substituted for ginger ale . Why is that? And what difference does it make in the resulting drink? Well, in order to determine that, we must think about the role that ginger beer plays in Moscow Mules in the first place.

One of the most interesting things about the genesis of ginger beer is that it was born out of necessity. There was a long period of time where water was not safe to drink, and so the beer that was produced had to have high enough alcohol content to kill any bacteria. Alcohol being, well, alcohol, the resulting beers didn't taste great, and so ginger was added to the brewing process. Ginger anything is delicious, so it stood to reason that people would embrace this new invention of ginger beer. Fast forward several decades: potable water is a thing now, and ginger beer has fallen somewhat out of popularity, but many still enjoy it. 

Ginger ale, however, is a whole other beast. For one, it is markedly sweeter -- ginger ale was developed as a way to capitalize on the soda-fountain craze, and so this sweetened, carbonated drink with ginger flavor became wildly popular among the general population. Unlike ginger beer, ginger ale is not brewed. It is essentially carbonated water with ginger syrup. It overtook the very alcohol-heavy ginger beer as the most famous ginger drink, favoring sweetness over the difficult, rich, almost-peppery taste of ginger beer.

Substituting ginger beer for ginger ale in a Moscow Mule makes a world of difference because, as you can probably imagine from the above descriptions, ginger beer and ginger ale are dramatically different drinks. While the classic recipe calls for ginger beer, the ginger ale provides an entirely new drinking experience, its sugary sweetness perfectly complimenting the lime juice and the kick from the vodka. It is an overall fizzier drink, much milder to the taste but also better suited for entertaining and sharing drinks with friends. Ginger beer is considerably spicier and more bitter, while the texture will also be flatter and less reminiscent of a classic soda-fountain soft drink.

It’s important to understand that, although this substitution is becoming more and more common, you are fundamentally altering the drink in every way that counts. Some people may prefer the fizzy sweetness of ginger ale in contrast to the harsher, spicier, murkier complexity of ginger beer, and that’s okay. There is space for both approaches, and it ultimately comes down to personal preference.

So, once you’ve decided that you’ll swap ginger beer out for ginger ale, which do you use? 

First, let’s get the basics out of the way and cover how to make a Moscow Mule with ginger ale, because if you’re anything like us, you thought this was way more complicated than it ended up being.

This is what you’ll need to make a Moscow Mule with ginger ale:

You want to make sure to use good quality vodka, as the ginger and lime flavors are going to be dominating the mix. As unobtrusive as vodka can be, you also want to make sure that it's not too bland; we tend to favor Tito's brand vodka for Moscow Mules.

You want to squeeze your lime juice straight from fresh limes. No bottled lime juice, please -- though this rule should extend beyond Moscow Mules and into life in general.

As stated, this would traditionally be ginger beer, but we’ve established that we’ll be switching things up and going with the sweeter alternative. There are, of course, various ginger ale options to pick from, and we’ll be getting into that in a moment.

Combine half an ounce of lime juice and 2 ounces vodka in a copper mug . Top with ginger beer serve with a straw. Easy!

Now that we have the recipe out of the way, let’s tackle the topic of which ginger ale we should use for our Moscow Mule. Below are five great options.

Hotlips Real Roots Soda Ginger Ale:  We’ll start this list off with our absolute favorite ginger ale. Everything that we can point to as a favorite quality -- from its sweet-tart balance to its overall heat level -- is also something that we can call an essential part of my Moscow Mule drinking experience. It’s the most well-balanced of all these products, and did the best job of making our Moscow Mule a great drinking experience. Hotlips Real Roots Soda was definitely our favorite of the traditional ginger ales.

Blenheimn Hot Ginger Ale: Next up, a ginger ale with a bit of a kick. Blenheim comes in three levels: Hot, Not as Hot, and Diet. The Hot ginger ale not only packs a punch (without going overboard on the heat level), but it is also absolutely delicious, with its sweet bubbly nature working almost as a trojan horse for the hot, pepper-y explosion that soon follows. Definitely a heat-forward ginger ale. The Not As Hot option is also great, but your Moscow Mule will definitely lose some of its punch. And if you’re looking to keep your Moscow Mule as low-calorie as possible, the Diet option is your best bet.

Boylan’s Bottling Ginger Ale: What makes Boylan's ginger ale stand out is its strong citrus flavor. Those tangy, fruity notes enhance the peppery flavor of ginger and help balance out the sweetness. Not only that, but they've managed to perfect the level of carbonation to the point where it feels exactly right for each drink you're fixing. Plus, Boylan's is so easily accessible that you won't have a problem finding this in most major grocery store chains in the country.

Canada Dry Ginger Ale and Lemonade: Speaking of easily available! Canada Dry has become all but synonymous with the term ginger ale; this citrusy twist on the ubiquitous classic can be found at virtually all major grocery stores. It is a combination of lemonade and ginger ale, which works surprisingly well when paired with vodka and lime juice. Yes, it is considerably milder than a lot of different types of ginger ale you can try, but it’s also a sugary classic that is absolutely undeniable.

R.W Knudsen Spritzer Ginger Ale: Knudsen’s ginger ale is surprisingly sweet, with clearer caramel notes and a much more subdued ginger taste than the other options listed here. It’s a fruitier ginger ale overall, and will liven up your Moscow Mule, but it is definitely the least ginger-forward of these options. You might want to skip this if you are looking for that classic ginger flavor.

Recipe Ideas

Strawberry moscow mule with ginger ale.

If you're feeling a little adventurous, you can try one of these twists on the classic Moscow Mule cocktail. The simplicity of this drink allows us to play around with ingredients and flavor profiles that match well with it. For example, we’ll be starting things off with this Strawberry Moscow Mule recipe. This bright, seasonal recipe is great for any occasion, and can even be turned into a non-alcoholic drink to share with family members of all ages.

This recipe is, of course, extremely straightforward! The first thing you need to do is muddle the strawberry. Once that's done, we add the ginger ale, some vodka, some simple syrup, and our lime juice. We stir together, add ice, garnish with some fresh mint, and voila! You've made a Strawberry Moscow Mule with ginger ale.

Apple Pie Moscow Mule with Ginger Ale

Here is another fruity twist on the Moscow Mule formula. This Apple Pie Moscow Mule uses apple juice as the base of the cocktail. It's sweet, but not overwhelmingly so; an autumnal take on the Moscow Mule tradition that will delight everyone lucky enough to be around when you're serving it.

Ingredients:

Cinnamon-Infused Simple Syrup:

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup water
• 2 sticks cinnamon

Apple Pie Moscow Mule:

• 2 oz. apple juice
• 3 oz. ginger ale
• 1 ½ oz. vodka
• ½ oz. lime juice, freshly squeezed
• ½ oz. cinnamon simple syrup

Instructions:

The first thing we're going to do is make a cinnamon-infused simple syrup. In a saucepan, bring water and sugar to a boil, then remove from the heat. Then add in your cinnamon sticks and cover for anywhere between 30 minutes to two hours. Once the syrup has finished infusing and tastes cinnamon-y enough, strain and pour into a mason jar. Refrigerate until it's time to start making the cocktails.

Once you’ve got your cinnamon simple syrup, it’s just a matter of mixing everything together. Measure out the apple juice, ginger ale, vodka, lime juice, and cinnamon simple syrup in a copper mug (not required, of course, but that is the traditional Moscow Mule serving container). Stir up the ingredients with a spoon and top with some ice. That's it! Enjoy with friends and family.

Low Carb Moscow Mule with Ginger Ale

Finally for today, we're going to take a look at a low-carb Moscow Mule with Ginger Ale recipe. It might seem counter-intuitive to make a low-sugar version of such a sweet cocktail, but, with the right ingredients, you can pull it off!

For the Ginger Syrup:

• 1/2 cup peeled ginger, thinly sliced
• 2 cups water
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar substitute

For the Moscow Mule:

• 4 oz premium vodka
• 1 oz fresh lime juice
• 1 oz ginger syrup
• 8 oz diet ginger ale (the aforementioned Blenheim Diet is a good choice)
• Fresh mint leaves to garnish

To make the ginger syrup, combine ginger, water and sweetener in a small saucepan. Bring it to a boil over high heat. Once it boils, lower the heat to medium and let it simmer for ten minutes. Then cool for hour, strain, and store in a clean jar in the fridge. It lasts for up to 2 weeks.

To make the Moscow Mule, combine your vodka, lime juice, ginger syrup and ginger ale in a small pitcher. Make sure to stir well. Pour it over ice and garnish with a bit of fresh mint. To ensure a stronger mint flavor, smash the mint leaves in the bottom of the mug before drinking! 

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If there's no primary webpage, you can click the Save to Zotero button while viewing the PDF in your browser to save the PDF directly.

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When you add a PDF directly, Zotero will initially save it as a standalone attachment and then automatically attempt to retrieve metadata for it and create a parent item. This should work well for most academic PDFs (though it may sometimes yield lower-quality metadata than using the Save to Zotero button on the article page). For other documents, while Zotero can sometimes extract basic information (title, author), you shouldn't expect that — anything can be distributed as a PDF, but that doesn’t mean there’s any standard metadata available for it.

If Zotero isn't able to retrieve metadata for the PDF, you'll be left with just the standalone attachment. You have a few options:

• If you can find a source for metadata online, you can save a regular bibliographic item by using the Save to Zotero button on the article page and drag the attachment item onto the new item.
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With Zotero, you can create an item from any webpage by clicking the save button in the browser toolbar. If the page isn't recognized by a translator , you'll see the gray webpage icon. If the page does have a recognized translator, you can force Zotero to save a Web Page item instead by right-clicking (click-and-hold in Safari) on the Zotero save button and choosing “Save to Zotero (Web Page with/without Snapshot)”

If “Automatically take snapshots when creating items from web pages” is enabled in the General tab of the Zotero preferences, a copy (or snapshot) of the webpage will be saved to your computer and added as a child item. You can also save a snapshot with this setting disabled by right-clicking (click-and-hold in Safari) on the Zotero save button and choosing the relvant option. To view the saved copy, double-click the item or the snapshot in Zotero.

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