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Swanky sailor: reviewing the rolex oyster perpetual yacht-master.

In this feature from the WatchTime archives, we take a close look at the modern version of Rolex ’s Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master , with black Cerachrom bezel and Oysterflex bracelet. Original photos are by Nik Schölzel.

A water-resistant Oyster case, large hour markers and bold hands are essential elements of Rolex’s Submariner , introduced in 1953 and made for use underwater. In contrast, Rolex’s Yacht-Master, launched in 1992, is a luxury liner – equally at home on board a yacht on the high seas or on land at a ritzy yacht club. But to enjoy this luxury you’ll need to pay almost $25,000 for the 40-mm Everose gold and Cerachrom ceramic version shown here. Stainless-steel versions of the Yacht-Master are priced about $13,000 less.

The Yacht-Master was the first watch in Rolex’s Professional Oyster Collection to come in three different case sizes: 29, 35 and 40 mm. The model we tested, launched last year, is offered in two sizes: 37 and 40 mm. We chose the larger version, which we measured at precisely 40.19 mm in diameter and 11.49 mm in height (excluding the magnifying “Cyclops” lens for the date).

The well-known Cyclops date lens was patented by Rolex in 1953 and introduced in 1954 on the Datejust. This magnifying device is made of sapphire, like the watch’s crystal, and has nonreflective coating on both sides. The jumping date advances exactly at midnight.

The watch is powered by a seasoned caliber, the Rolex 3135, used in the very first Yacht-Master in 1992. The 3135 debuted in 1988 in the Submariner. The blue Parachrom balance spring was added to the movement in 2005, five years after it was first introduced in the Cosmograph Daytona. Its paramagnetic alloy resists changes caused by temperature variations and magnetic fields.

The Parachrom balance spring is thinner than a human hair and up to 10 times more resistant to shocks than a conventional balance spring. Provided with an overcoil, it is attached to a large balance wheel with a variable moment of inertia. Fine adjustments are made using four gold Microstella regulating screws. The balance wheel is supported by a height-adjustable bridge. The entire construction ensures rate results that bring the Yacht-Master (as well as the other watches in the Oyster collection) to the rank of “Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified.” These words on the Yacht-Master’s dial mean that the watch has endured 15 days and nights of testing by COSC in addition to a series of tests conducted by Rolex in its own laboratory. Acceptable rate results for a Superlative Chronometer allow deviations of less than +/-2 seconds per day, while COSC’s test permits average deviations between -4 and +6 seconds per day. In addition, Rolex’s tests are carried out under conditions that correspond more closely to real-life situations than COSC’s tests and are conducted on fully assembled watches, while COSC tests just the movements.

We, too, tested the finished watch – fully wound and after running for 24 hours – first in five positions on the timing machine and then with a two-week wearing test on the wrist (or simulated on a winding machine). In our tests, the Yacht-Master remained within the standards specified by Rolex for a Superlative Chronometer. On the wrist it showed virtually no deviations over the two-week period. On the timing machine it showed a gain of about 1 second per day with minimal variations among the positions.

The tests performed by Rolex include a water-resistance check. Unlike the Submariner, the Yacht-Master’s water resistance is “only” 100 meters. This means that the Yacht-Master is not designed to be a professional dive watch , which requires water resistance of at least 200 meters.

The Yacht-Master’s bidirectional bezel also keeps it from being a dive watch. The bezel on a dive watch usually rotates in only one direction so it won’t show a shorter dive time if it’s repositioned inadvertently. But the Yacht-Master’s bezel is impressive: it has 120 ratchets and shows graduations in 5-minute increments using both Arabic numerals and line markers. The first quarter has well-defined minutes markers. Polished, raised graduations on the ceramic inlay stand in relief against a sandblasted, matte black background. The bezel is made of Cerachrom, Rolex’s ceramic material. The Ceramic inlay is set in a deeply grooved ring made of Everose gold, Rolex’s rose-gold alloy. A grooved caseback seals the case hermetically and can only be opened using a special tool. Three dots on the screw-down crown indicate that this watch has been sealed with the Triplock sealing system, a triple water- resistance system developed by Rolex.

The screw-down crown sits securely inside the case between two crown guards. Releasing the crown allows it to spring away from the midsection, which makes it easy to use for manual winding, rapid date change and setting the hands.

The dial has a characteristic Rolex look. The applied markers and elongated triangle at 12 o’clock are filled with Rolex’s luminous substance, Chromalight, and are displayed on a matte black background. The hour hand has a “Mercedes” circle filled with Chromalight and the seconds hand has a luminous Chromalight dot. The stark contrast of black and white ensures excellent legibility during the day; at night the Chromalight emits a blue glow for easy reading in the dark.

This watch is the first Rolex with an Oysterflex bracelet. (We use the term “bracelet” rather than “strap” because the Oysterflex, unlike standard rubber straps, has metal on the inside.) Combining a rubber strap with a gold case is nothing new, but at Rolex, known for its conservative approach to design, it’s a major innovation. The patented bracelet has a core made of nickel-titanium alloy blades, which provide excellent flexibility and are coated with a black elastomer, a synthetic type of rubber. When the material is subjected to tension and pressure, it returns to its original shape quickly. It resists environmental changes and is long lasting, waterproof and hypoallergenic – a good alternative to a metal bracelet. The bracelet’s black color goes well with the ceramic bezel and with the Everose gold case, presenting a modern, two-tone look.

Inside the bracelet is a patented cushioning system that increases wearing comfort. The bracelet accommodates changes in wrist size. The single-sided Oysterlock folding clasp made of Everose gold offers additional flexibility; it allows for three length adjustments. Screws attach the clasp securely to the bracelet. A safety bar makes opening the clasp more difficult but prevents it from opening accidentally.

SPECS: Manufacturer: Rolex SA, Rue François-Dussaud 3-7, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland Reference number: 116655 Functions: Hours, minutes, central seconds, date, bidirectional rotating bezel Movement: In-house Caliber 3135, automatic, “Superlative Chronometer” certified, 28,800 vph, 31 jewels, Kif shock absorbers, Glucydur balance with Microstella regulating screws, Parachrom balance spring with overcoil, 48-hour power reserve, diameter = 28.5 mm, height = 6.0 mm Case: Everose-gold Oyster case with black Cerachrom ceramic graduated bezel, sapphire crystal with Cyclops magnifying lens, water resistant to 100 m Bracelet and clasp: Oysterflex bracelet with Everose-gold, single-sided Oysterlock folding clasp Rate results: Deviations in seconds per 24 hours (Fully wound / after 24 hours) Dial up +3.1 / +2.9 Dial down +2.1 / +3.2 Crown up -0.7 / -1.6 Crown down -0.8 / -2.6 Crown left +2.5 / +2.6 Greatest deviation of rate 3.9 / 5.8 Average deviation +1.2 / +0.9 Average amplitude: Flat positions 292° / 265° Hanging positions 247° / 233° Dimensions: Diameter = 40 mm, height = 11 mm, weight = 154 g Variations: 37-mm case (Ref. 268655, with Caliber 2236, $22,000) Price: $24,950

gold on rubber = cool if one can afford it. I still prefer my S/S Y-M with PT dial & bezel = an understated goes everywhere quite comfortable piece. By the way… hardly mentioned BUT the curved lugs on all Yacht-Master models make for a wonderfully contoured fit + way better than straight lugs on most Rolex’

You’ll have to sell it to pay for the repairs for your yacht… but you’ll sure look good wearing it!

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An interesting piece, shame about the poor out of focus photo’s !!!

May I request for an article or review regarding swiss made SELECTRON chronograph / computer watches made possibly during the 60s-70s?

That patent on the Cyclops would have expired over 40 years ago, meaning whatever it covered now can be freely-used by the public, I’m not sure it’s a bragging point (and, no, patents cannot be renewed).

This was a very nice watch. Is it automatic or manual? Do you know a good place to buy it?

Just aquired the YM 40 in Everose, stylish a touch sporty with a different look from my other Rolex’s.

Hey GW? Was wondering, since the article didn’t mention it, how is the rubber bracelet sized?

It actually comes with three different sizes, so you just pick the pair that works best for your wrist.

Sizing is a bit of a problem, I bought mine 2nd hand but never worn. AD will have various sizes in combination to make it fit. So if i were to sell it on that person may have a heck of a time getting it to fit.

Love the watch but I was told I had to wait a year to purchase the 40mm size in Canada. So, off I went and purchased a watch from a different manufacturerer!

Why make the consumer with cash in hand wait?

There are certainly other options available these days!

Old Caliber, a braclet which cannot be changed. What else can you expect from Rolex for a price about 24k Euro?

Yes, I agree. I don’t understand why they didn’t use the 3235 caliber.

Since spring 2019 they do use the 3235 movement.

Superb review of a superb Rolex. Thank you!

Hi, So does this mean that they have dumped the YM2 with its funny 10 second / minute countdown dial? I never liked the look of the YM2.

If they did it would explain why they are now available at Costco.

Truly lavishly stylish

Oh my goodness! Another lust object from Rolex (the origin of my watch, sorry chronometer, fetish). Faultless style and flash balanced with flawless functionality (OK, you can’t go all the way down). Opening my savings account now.

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master is truly a fabulous watch and though it cost me a lot of money, I must say it is worth the money that I had to pay for it.

Over the years it has been quite accurate and did not cause me any difficulty till date.

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Moscow Muled

7 best mint moscow mule recipes.

Nov 13, 2019

In this post, we reveal the best Mint Moscow Mule recipes on the internet. From everything from the classic Mint Mule recipe to creative variations that will have your friends impressed, we've got your covered. Let's dive in!

Introduction

The Moscow Mule cocktail has been around since the early 1940s. For almost eighty years, several variations of the drink have been developed. The Mint Moscow Mule is one of the most refreshing versions and for a good reason, too. While the traditional Moscow Mule recipe contains vodka, ginger beer, and lime juice, this recipe has mint added. If you’re in the mood for more exciting options, you can choose your favorite fruits, such as berries and peaches, to add an extra kick of flavor to the cocktail. When you need a cool-down drink on those hot summer days, there are endless choices for how you can prepare a damn good Mint Moscow Mule.

As you may already know, mint is an herb that has managed to infiltrate many drinks and food recipes. With a Mint Moscow Mule drink, the herb brings in its signature lingering and sweet flavor. This provides an excellent contrast to the sharp mix of ginger beer and vodka. 

The cocktail is quite versatile because there are lots of potential flavor combinations. There are tens of mint varieties that you can use. Spearmint, peppermint, chocolate mint, and orange mint are just a few of the common options. This means that you’re spoiled for choice when it comes to figuring out what kind of mint goes into your Mint Moscow Mule.  

Preparing the Best Mint for Your Moscow Mule

While mint will add both aroma and flavor to your drink, beware that this will not be the case if you just drop the leaves or sprig into your drink. Menthol, the oil found in mint leaves, is the extract that gives the herb its taste and scent. 

To get the most out of this important oil, you can do the following to your mint while preparing the cocktail:

• Slap the leaves between your palms. This distresses them enough to expose the oil inside. 
• Use a muddler, which is a pestle-like tool commonly used by bartenders to smash herbs to release their flavor. A wooden spoon or other similar kitchen utensils can also get the work done. However, be cautious not to crush the leaves too hard, as they will end up releasing a bitter taste that will ruin your drink. 

Always use fresh, tender mint for the best results. The younger the sprigs, the better. Old, browned, or bruised leaves will not give you the minty flavor or green look you’re after.

Serving Your Minty Moscow Mule

You'll enjoy your minty cocktail served on ice or chilled. Garnish this lovely libation with lime, mint, or whichever other fruit you have used in the preparation. And, to add a bit of tradition, it’s best served in a copper mug that preserves its cold temperature.

In the following section, we’ll take a look at some of the best Mint Moscow Mule  recipes. As you’ll find out, they’re all packed with so much more than just a heartwarming, minty flavor and taste. If you’ve been wondering about how to make a Moscow Mule with mint, here you go:

7 of the Best Mint Moscow Mule Recipes

Mint moscow mule.

Prep Time: 10 minutes Serves: 8

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch fresh mint
• 24 oz vodka 
• 2 bottles of ginger beer (24 oz)
• 1 cup of water
• 1 cup lime juice
• 1 cup of sugar
• 2 lime slices

Instructions:

• In a saucepan, combine water, sugar, and mint leaves and bring to boil for 1 minute. 
• Remove from heat and steep for an hour. 
• Remove the mint leaves. Pour the simple syrup into a pitcher. 
• Add ginger beer, vodka, and lime juice into the pitcher, then stir. 
• Refrigerate until cold. 
• Serve garnished with sliced limes and mint leaves.

This is as simple as it gets. With the other recipes, you’ll find different fruits and ingredients that can be used alongside mint for a spicier drink. 

Mint Moscow Mule with Sweet Lemon

Prep Time: 5 minutes Serves: 1

• ¾ cup ginger beer
• 10 mint leaves
• ½ lemon, juiced
• 2 tbsp simple syrup
• Crushed ice
• Take your serving mug and fill it with the crushed ice.
• Next, add the lemon juice, followed by simple syrup.
• Rub the mint leaves between your palms before adding to the mug.
• Add ginger beer, vodka, and mix.
• Garnish with a lemon wedge and mint leaves.

For this recipe, you can make a simple syrup by boiling equal parts of sugar and water in a saucepan. Once the sugar is completely dissolved, put in a container and leave it to cool. Refrigerate for future use whenever you need to mix your drink.

Blackberry Mint Moscow Mule

Prep Time: 5 minutes Serves: 2

• 3 cups ginger beer
• ¼ cup mint leaves
• ½ cup fresh blackberries 
• 2 tbsp lime juice 
• Put the blackberries, mint leaves, and lime juice into a cocktail shaker and mix them up. 
• Add the vodka into the mixture, then stir. 
• Strain the mixture into two mugs, then add one and half a cup of ginger beer into each.
• Top with ice. 
• Garnish with blackberries, lime wedges, or mint leaves. 

This drink brings you a lot of nutritional value besides the added tartness of blackberries. These berries are packed with vitamins C, K, and vital minerals like manganese. They contribute to better skin health and healthy bone development. You’ll absolutely love this recipe if you have a sweet tooth but have been trying to avoid carbs. 

Mint Moscow Mule Mojito

• 12 fresh mint leaves
• 4 tbsp vodka
• ½ cup ginger beer
• 2 tsp sugar
• ½ cup of soda water 
• Put sugar, lime juice, and mint leaves in a glass.
• Mix these with a wooden spoon until the leaves are slightly crushed.
• Top with vodka and rum, followed by beer and soda water.

Soda water presents you with a simple way to fix a quick drink at home. With no additives or sweeteners, it’s a great choice if you want to avoid calories. Also, you’ll love the fizziness it brings to the mix. 

Strawberry Mint Moscow Mule

• 4 halved strawberries 
• 3 sprigs fresh mint
• 4 oz ginger beer
• Put the mint leaves and strawberries into a glass.
• Mix until the strawberries are crushed. 
• Add ice, vodka, and lime juice.
• Top with ginger beer, then stir until well mixed. 
• Serve immediately. 

This strawberry mint Moscow Mule is the ideal mix of tropical, American, and Caribbean cuisines. Strawberries are full of antioxidants that improve the body's immunity. Some studies have shown that taking them with alcohol boosts their antioxidant properties, which should give you even more reason to add them to your Mint Moscow mule.  

Jalapeno Mint Moscow Mule

Prep Time: 10 minutes Serves: 2

• 8 sprigs fresh mint leaves 
• 2 oz lime juice
• 8 oz ginger beer 
• Lengthwise, halve the jalapeno. Get rid of the stem and seed. Slice it into two, cutting across.
• Place the jalapeno pieces in a cocktail shaker with the mint leaves. Mix to extract jalapeno juices and agitate the mint to extract oil. 
• Add vodka, lime juice, and ice into the shaker and cover. Shake vigorously for 20 seconds.
• Put ice cubes in two serving glasses, then add the mixture. Top with 4 oz of ginger beer for each glass. 
• Garnish with mint sprigs or slices of lime and serve. 

The jalapeno adds a spicy twist to your drink. Make sure to use it while fresh for the best flavoring effect. It’s rich in antioxidants, B vitamins, and vitamins K and C that boost the immune system.

Mint Moscow Mule with Peach

• 2 peeled and pitted peaches 
• 6 mint leaves 
• 8 oz ginger beer
• 4 oz vodka 
• Garnish (peach slices, mint leaves, lime wedges) 
• Puree the peaches in a blender until smooth.
• Take two mugs and put a slice of lime into each, and three mint leaves. Mix gently with a wooden spoon.
• Add ice into the glasses.
• Pour the peach puree into the glasses, then add 2 ounces of vodka into each.
• Top each glass with 4 ounces of ginger beer and stir the mixture.
• Garnish with peach, lime, and mint on the rim of the glass. 

Talking of hot summer day drinks, a mix of peach and mint will have you feeling human again. The sweet, fruity taste of peach combined with the cool tones of what you choose as your Moscow Mule recipe mint provides an invigorating effect. 

Different Ways to Make Your Drink 

As seen from the above recipes, you can choose one of many ways to make your Moscow Mule with mint. Each fruit brings a different flavor and twist. Another popular combination that you should definitely try is the cucumber mint Moscow Mule. All you have to do is find the perfect mix made up of your favorite types of mint, fruit, vodka, and ginger beer, and you're good to go. 

Keep It Fresh

Whichever way you choose to make your cocktail, always go for fresh ingredients. While still fresh, they contain the flavor and fragrance necessary to make a great, delicious, refreshing, and unforgettable copper mug of Mint Moscow Mule.  

Bottoms up!

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Pomegranate Rosemary Moscow Mule

drinks · Holiday Favorites November 11, 2017

This post has been sponsored by Schweppes ® . All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Pomegranate Rosemary Moscow Mule – A festive twist on the classic Moscow Mule, made with bruised rosemary, pomegranate juice and Schweppes ®  Ginger Ale

So are you shocked that it’s the inspiration of my newest festive cocktail made with Schweppes Ginger Ale?

Each season, I make a fun drink that suits its flavors and/or themes. For the summer, I was obsessed with these watermelon margaritas . Last winter, these cranberry lime mojitos were a hit.

And today, I bring to you the festive drink to top all festive drinks – the Pomegranate Rosemary Moscow Mule !

And when I say festive, I mean festive. I mean, look at the pomegranate seeds and sprig of rosemary! Doesn’t it look like holly berries and pine tree branches?! You can’t get much more festive than that, people.

Classic moscow mules are made with 3 simple ingredients: lime, vodka, and ginger beer. Ginger beer is a fermented drink with a bold ginger flavor. The ginger is particularly strong for me so I prefer using Schweppes  ® Ginger Ale for a sweeter take on the flavor. You can easily find it in the soda aisle of your local Walmart.

Many cocktails tend to be garnished with herbs instead of mixed with herbs. But I want that flavor to shine through the whole drink. I thought about infusing the vodka, similar to what I did with this drink . But that takes some time so I didn’t want to bother with it for this recipe.

Instead, I decided to bruise the rosemary leaves a little with a muddler (or you can use a mortar and pestle). This will help the oils release from the leaves and mix a hint of rosemary essence into the drink. And thus, the rosemary isn’t just for garnish – it’s got a role in the drink, as well!

After bruising the leaves, you simply add the lime juice, vodka, and pomegranate juice and stir together. Distribute the mixture between two mugs filled with ice and then top with Schweppes ®  Ginger Ale. Don’t forget the garnishes – pomegranate seeds and rosemary sprigs make all the difference in the presentation. And presentation is EVERYTHING when it comes to festive drinks.

This recipe perfectly makes two drinks. You can easily make a pitcher of these, if you’re serving a crowd. But I recommend making the base without the ginger ale because it will lose the fizz when it’s stirred in a pitcher. So you should make the base, pour into mugs, and then top with the ginger ale when serving.

And if you don’t have copper mugs of your own yet, you can pick some up during your Walmart trip. That’s one of my favorite things about my Walmart trips – it’s a one-stop shop!

This is drink is as simple as they get, guys. But that won’t stop me from sharing some tips! I’ll warn you, though, you may have seen some of these before in my other drink posts:

• Only use fresh lime juice in this drink – and forever. I have never been a fan of buying lime juice in a bottle because it’s too tart and tastes different to me. You just cannot get the same flavor without using the fresh stuff.
• Pomegranates are not yet available in my local Walmart so I bought the pomegranate seeds from the produce section rather than seeding a pomegranate myself. If this is the same for you, check the refrigerated fruit area. If you’re struggling to find it, you can use cranberries.
• Always make sure to top off your drink with ginger ale after it’s been stirred already. The more you stir carbonated drinks, the quicker the fizz will escape.

After you purchase your Schweppes Ginger Ale for this recipe, make sure to upload your receipt to Schweppesholidayga.com to receive a free festive Schweppes scarf (when you spend $10 or more on any Schweppes products)! Giveaway period is 11/15 through 12/22.

I hope you enjoyed today’s festive cocktail. What other seasonal cocktails are you making right now? Let me know in the comments below! And make sure to check out www.schweppesholidaysips.com for even MORE holiday drink inspiration.

Ingredients

• 2 sprigs rosemary
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 4 ounces vodka
• 3 ounces pomegranate juice
• 9 ounces Schweppes Ginger Ale
• pomegranate seeds for garnish

Instructions

• Pinch of a few leaves off one sprig of rosemary (about 10). Set aside sprigs for garnish. Place into a pint glass and bruise leaves with a muddler to release the flavor. Add lime juice, vodka, and pomegranate juice. Stir together. Set aside
• Fill two copper mugs with ice, about 2/3 full. Split juice/vodka mixture among the two mugs. Fill mugs with Schweppes Ginger Ale, to taste. If you want it stronger, add a few splashes. If not, fill to the top (max of 4.5 ounces per mug). Garnish with one sprig of rosemary and a sprinkle of pomegranate seeds per mug.

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November 17, 2017 at 10:52 am

This looks amazing! So refreshing and festive. YUM.

November 15, 2017 at 9:05 am

YUM! This looks not only delicious but also so pretty. Perfect for the holidays!

November 14, 2017 at 11:31 pm

I don’t drink so I’d go sans vodka, but I bet this would still taste delicious!

November 14, 2017 at 9:56 am

What a fun, seasonal drink! I’d love to make this for my next party.

November 14, 2017 at 3:46 pm

Yes, it’s such a hit at parties!

November 14, 2017 at 8:00 am

i’m not much of a drinker but this sounds delicious and it’s so pretty too…might have to try it out during the holidays (:

November 14, 2017 at 3:45 pm

Thanks so much!

November 14, 2017 at 12:14 am

I love Moscow Mule cocktails! Yours is the perfect holiday drink. I have a tree full of gorgeous pomegranates. This recipe will come in very handy!

November 14, 2017 at 3:44 pm

Oh that’s so cool that you have a pomegranate tree! This recipe is the perfect way to get some use out of it!

November 13, 2017 at 10:32 pm

This is a perfect cocktail or mocktail for the holiday season. The rosemary and pomegranate combination is delicious!

Thanks so much! I think so too!

November 13, 2017 at 8:50 pm

Yum! Love a good Moscow Mule. And this is the perfect version for this time of year! Cheers! Morgan

November 14, 2017 at 3:43 pm

Right?! Those colors make (and the rosemary sprig) make it look perfectly festive!

November 13, 2017 at 6:44 pm

This looks so delicious! If I were to nix the vodka it would be a great drink for kids, too!

November 14, 2017 at 3:42 pm

November 13, 2017 at 5:52 pm

I need to try this, it looks so yummy! I bet the rosemary tastes amazing.

November 14, 2017 at 3:41 pm

Omg yes! Love rosemary and tart flavors!

November 13, 2017 at 4:50 pm

This sounds SO yummy!! I love Moscow Mules, but this one sounds ever better and so perfect for the holidays. I think I will have to make these for my family!

November 14, 2017 at 3:40 pm

Thanks so much! I love festive drinks so much!

November 13, 2017 at 1:43 pm

This drink is so pretty and festive! I definitely want to give it a try this holiday season 🙂

Isn’t it the cutest?!

November 13, 2017 at 12:55 pm

I love pomegranates and these look super yummy.

November 14, 2017 at 3:39 pm

November 13, 2017 at 12:39 pm

Oh this looks so festive! I never thought to mix pomegranate and rosemary!

It’s such a great duo! Thanks for stopping by!

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The Comprehensive Guide to Moscow Nightlife

• Posted on April 14, 2018 July 26, 2018
• by Kings of Russia
• 8 minute read

Moscow’s nightlife scene is thriving, and arguably one of the best the world has to offer – top-notch Russian women, coupled with a never-ending list of venues, Moscow has a little bit of something for everyone’s taste. Moscow nightlife is not for the faint of heart – and if you’re coming, you better be ready to go Friday and Saturday night into the early morning.

This comprehensive guide to Moscow nightlife will run you through the nuts and bolts of all you need to know about Moscow’s nightclubs and give you a solid blueprint to operate with during your time in Moscow.

What you need to know before hitting Moscow nightclubs

Prices in moscow nightlife.

Before you head out and start gaming all the sexy Moscow girls , we have to talk money first. Bring plenty because in Moscow you can never bring a big enough bankroll. Remember, you’re the man so making a fuzz of not paying a drink here or there will not go down well.

Luckily most Moscow clubs don’t do cover fees. Some electro clubs will charge 15-20$, depending on their lineup. There’s the odd club with a minimum spend of 20-30$, which you’ll drop on drinks easily. By and large, you can scope out the venues for free, which is a big plus.

Bottle service is a great deal in Moscow. At top-tier clubs, it starts at 1,000$. That’ll go a long way with premium vodka at 250$, especially if you have three or four guys chipping in. Not to mention that it’s a massive status boost for getting girls, especially at high-end clubs.

Without bottle service, you should estimate a budget of 100-150$ per night. That is if you drink a lot and hit the top clubs with the hottest girls. Scale down for less alcohol and more basic places.

Dress code & Face control

Door policy in Moscow is called “face control” and it’s always the guy behind the two gorillas that gives the green light if you’re in or out.

In Moscow nightlife there’s only one rule when it comes to dress codes:

You can never be underdressed.

People dress A LOT sharper than, say, in the US and that goes for both sexes. For high-end clubs, you definitely want to roll with a sharp blazer and a pocket square, not to mention dress shoes in tip-top condition. Those are the minimum requirements to level the playing field vis a vis with other sharply dressed guys that have a lot more money than you do. Unless you plan to hit explicit electro or underground clubs, which have their own dress code, you are always on the money with that style.

Getting in a Moscow club isn’t as hard as it seems: dress sharp, speak English at the door and look like you’re in the mood to spend all that money that you supposedly have (even if you don’t). That will open almost any door in Moscow’s nightlife for you.

Types of Moscow Nightclubs

In Moscow there are four types of clubs with the accompanying female clientele:

High-end clubs:

These are often crossovers between restaurants and clubs with lots of tables and very little space to dance. Heavy accent on bottle service most of the time but you can work the room from the bar as well. The hottest and most expensive girls in Moscow go there. Bring deep pockets and lots of self-confidence and you have a shot at swooping them.

Regular Mid-level clubs:

They probably resemble more what you’re used to in a nightclub: big dancefloors, stages and more space to roam around. Bottle service will make you stand out more but you can also do well without. You can find all types of girls but most will be in the 6-8 range. Your targets should always be the girls drinking and ideally in pairs. It’s impossible not to swoop if your game is at least half-decent.

Basic clubs/dive bars:

Usually spots with very cheap booze and lax face control. If you’re dressed too sharp and speak no Russian, you might attract the wrong type of attention so be vigilant. If you know the local scene you can swoop 6s and 7s almost at will. Usually students and girls from the suburbs.

Electro/underground clubs:

Home of the hipsters and creatives. Parties there don’t mean meeting girls and getting drunk but doing pills and spacing out to the music. Lots of attractive hipster girls if that is your niche. That is its own scene with a different dress code as well.

What time to go out in Moscow

Moscow nightlife starts late. Don’t show up at bars and preparty spots before 11pm because you’ll feel fairly alone. Peak time is between 1am and 3am. That is also the time of Moscow nightlife’s biggest nuisance: concerts by artists you won’t know and who only distract your girls from drinking and being gamed. From 4am to 6am the regular clubs are emptying out but plenty of people, women included, still hit up one of the many afterparty clubs. Those last till well past 10am.

As far as days go: Fridays and Saturdays are peak days. Thursday is an OK day, all other days are fairly weak and you have to know the right venues.

The Ultimate Moscow Nightclub List

Short disclaimer: I didn’t add basic and electro clubs since you’re coming for the girls, not for the music. This list will give you more options than you’ll be able to handle on a weekend.

Preparty – start here at 11PM

Classic restaurant club with lots of tables and a smallish bar and dancefloor. Come here between 11pm and 12am when the concert is over and they start with the actual party. Even early in the night tons of sexy women here, who lean slightly older (25 and up).

The second floor of the Ugolek restaurant is an extra bar with dim lights and house music tunes. Very small and cozy with a slight hipster vibe but generally draws plenty of attractive women too. A bit slower vibe than Valenok.

Very cool, spread-out venue that has a modern library theme. Not always full with people but when it is, it’s brimming with top-tier women. Slow vibe here and better for grabbing contacts and moving on.

High-end: err on the side of being too early rather than too late because of face control.

Secret Room

Probably the top venue at the moment in Moscow . Very small but wildly popular club, which is crammed with tables but always packed. They do parties on Thursdays and Sundays as well. This club has a hip-hop/high-end theme, meaning most girls are gold diggers, IG models, and tattooed hip hop chicks. Very unfavorable logistics because there is almost no room no move inside the club but the party vibe makes it worth it. Strict face control.

Close to Secret Room and with a much more favorable and spacious three-part layout. This place attracts very hot women but also lots of ball busters and fakes that will leave you blue-balled. Come early because after 4am it starts getting empty fast. Electronic music.

A slightly kitsch restaurant club that plays Russian pop and is full of gold diggers, semi-pros, and men from the Caucasus republics. Thursday is the strongest night but that dynamic might be changing since Secret Room opened its doors. You can swoop here but it will be a struggle.

Mid-level: your sweet spot in terms of ease and attractiveness of girls for an average budget.

Started going downwards in 2018 due to lax face control and this might get even worse with the World Cup. In terms of layout one of the best Moscow nightclubs because it’s very big and bottle service gives you a good edge here. Still attracts lots of cute girls with loose morals but plenty of provincial girls (and guys) as well. Swooping is fairly easy here.

I haven’t been at this place in over a year, ever since it started becoming ground zero for drunken teenagers. Similar clientele to Icon but less chic, younger and drunker. Decent mainstream music that attracts plenty of tourists. Girls are easy here as well.

Sort of a Coyote Ugly (the real one in Moscow sucks) with party music and lots of drunken people licking each others’ faces. Very entertaining with the right amount of alcohol and very easy to pull in there. Don’t think about staying sober in here, you’ll hate it.

Artel Bessonitsa/Shakti Terrace

Electronic music club that is sort of a high-end place with an underground clientele and located between the teenager clubs Icon and Gipsy. Very good music but a bit all over the place with their vibe and their branding. You can swoop almost any type of girl here from high-heeled beauty to coked-up hipsters, provided they’re not too sober.

Afterparty: if by 5AM  you haven’t pulled, it’s time to move here.

Best afterparty spot in terms of trying to get girls. Pretty much no one is sober in there and savage gorilla game goes a long way. Lots of very hot and slutty-looking girls but it can be hard to tell apart who is looking for dick and who is just on drugs but not interested. If by 9-10am you haven’t pulled, it is probably better to surrender.

The hipster alternative for afterparties, where even more drugs are in play. Plenty of attractive girls there but you have to know how to work this type of club. A nicer atmosphere and better music but if you’re desperate to pull, you’ll probably go to Miks.

Weekday jokers: if you’re on the hunt for some sexy Russian girls during the week, here are two tips to make your life easier.

Chesterfield

Ladies night on Wednesdays means this place gets pretty packed with smashed teenagers and 6s and 7s. Don’t pull out the three-piece suit in here because it’s a “simpler” crowd. Definitely your best shot on Wednesdays.

If you haven’t pulled at Chesterfield, you can throw a Hail Mary and hit up Garage’s Black Music Wednesdays. Fills up really late but there are some cute Black Music groupies in here. Very small club. Thursday through Saturday they do afterparties and you have an excellent shot and swooping girls that are probably high.

Shishas Sferum

This is pretty much your only shot on Mondays and Tuesdays because they offer free or almost free drinks for women. A fairly low-class club where you should watch your drinks. As always the case in Moscow, there will be cute girls here on any day of the week but it’s nowhere near as good as on the weekend.

In a nutshell, that is all you need to know about where to meet Moscow girls in nightlife. There are tons of options, and it all depends on what best fits your style, based on the type of girls that you’re looking for.

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