Q&A: Founder of Customized Copper Mule Cups

It has quickly become the “It Cocktail.”  A Moscow Mule is a simple concoction of vodka, ginger beer and lime, served in a shiny copper mug. With companies like Denver Based, Custom Copper Mugs, you can enjoy the cocktail with a design of your choice. The Mustache Mule Cups  are only variety offered that has surged in popularity. Colorado resident, Robin Behrstock, has set up the business in Denver.

Carri: How did the idea come to be?

Robin: I was at a bar and the liquor rep came in with Tito’s copper mugs. Everyone who worked there was so excited to get them. At that moment I realized there was so much potential for copper mugs to be used in more restaurants and bars, in peoples’ homes and as gifts. I realized they were hard to find and quite expensive, so I used my international connections to find a manufacturer. I had a few samples made, built a simple website, started marketing and had a great response from the start.

Carri: Why did you decide to incorporate a mustache? Those must be a huge hit!

Robin: I have always loved mustaches. In fact I was voted Ms. Movember at a Movember gala a few years ago. I glued a brown furry mustache on my face with eyelash glue! But it was actually my friend Matilda who recommended I put the mustache on the mug. I loved the idea and went with it! And yes, they’ve been quite popular!

Carri: What do you most love about Denver?

Robin: Living close to the mountains. I’m a mountain girl at heart. I also have a soft spot for hipsters with mustaches, and there seems to be a lot of them here.

Carri: What is something people would be suprised to know about you?

Robin:  I set up my business so I can work from anywhere. I love to travel and have visited every continent but Antarctica… which could probably use some copper mugs… I will have to go there next!