A History of the Classic Moscow Mule

The best bar at the Lake of the Ozarks happens to reside inside of the best BBQ restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks! Not only can you watch all of your favorite sports action, enjoy Happy Hour 6 days a week, and order just about anything your heart desires from our fully stocked bar, but Wobbly Boots Roadhouse recently updated our drink menu too. 

The latest collection of creative cocktails to be featured on our in-house drink menu are the perfect companion to any meal. You will find selections from a variety of different categories: Specialty Drinks, Frozens, Bourbon Avenue, Martinis, Classic Cocktails, and our incredible wine list. Today, we will be highlighting a popular classic that we have put a few of our own spins on - The Mule! 

The Moscow Mule - NOT From Russia!
Contrary to what the name might lead you to believe, the original Moscow Mule was created right here in the good ol' U.S.A. In 1939, John G. Martin, of G.F. Heublien Brothers out of Hartford, Connecticut, bought Smirnoff vodka. Little did he realize, Americans were not too fond of vodka at the time and the product proved hard to sell.

Martin put his head together with Jack Morgan, the owner of a Los Angeles pub named Cock 'n' Bull, to come up with a way to move the vodka. Morgan's company produced their own house brand of ginger beer, which was also hard to convince customers to buy. In an effort to help each other out, they combined these two liquids, along with a squeeze of lemon, and a new cocktail was born. (Although today, you are more likely to have it with a squeeze of lime.)

Why the Copper Mug?
If you order a Mule drink, it's not authentic unless it is served in a copper mug. Many believe that this is because the copper keeps the drink the perfect, ice-cold temperature. While the copper mug does seem to make the drink much colder while you are drinking it, the original reason for the device was a publicity stunt. 

Martin traveled the country introducing bartenders to this new delicious cocktail. Once sold, he would ask them to pose for a Polaroid picture holding the copper mug and a bottle of Smirnoff. One photo would be left at the establishment for advertisement, while the other picture was taken to the next bar to show off the fact that their competitor was selling this popular new drink, so they should too!

  
Mule Drinks at the Boot
Your favorite BBQ restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks offers an entire section of our drink menu that is filled with a unique variety of specialty Mule recipes. Every one of our Mule drinks is topped with Missouri-made Ginger Beer, then garnished with a lime and an orange for added freshness and flavor. Also, each one that you order will arrive in that infamous copper mug. Here are our versions of this classic cocktail.

• Moscow Mule - Made with 360 Vodka
• Zesty Mule - Made with Absolut Citron or Mandarin Vodka
• Johnny's Mule - Made with Effen Apple Vodka
• Fruity Mule - Made with Cruzan Coconut Rum
• The Highball - Made with Basil Hayden Kentucky Bourbon
• Rhubarb Mule - Made with Organic Rhubarb Tea Liqueur
• Mango Mule - Made with Finlandia Mango Vodka
• Seasonal Mule - Ask your server for the newest seasonal flavor option.

Any fan of the Mule will love our Wobbly Boots Roadhouse versions. If this is a brand new drink to you, then we believe ours will make you a fan. The next time that you stop in for a bit of the best BBQ at the Lake of the Ozarks, order up one of our Mule Drinks. An excellent compliment to an incredible meal. 

Voted the BEST BBQ At Lake of the Ozarks

by Lake Lifestyles Readers' Poll!!

4717 Osage Beach Parkway

Osage Beach, MO 65065

573-348-2277

Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn, and check out our website 

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Dining Hours: 

11am - 10pm, 7 Days Week

Bar Hours:     

11am - 1am, Mon-Sat

11am -12pm Sun  

Menu Showdown: Ribs vs. Wings

Here we go. It's time for another Wobbly Boots Roadhouse Menu Showdown! In honor of football season, we're pitting a couple of our mouth-watering BBQ items against each other that any football fan would love to munch on while watching the game.

The best BBQ at the Lake of the Ozarks comes out of our kitchen, and two of our most popular items are the Wobbly Wings and our BBQ Ribs. Both equally as delicious as the next... or are they? We're asking all of you to try to pick a favorite between these two hickory-smoked dishes. Think you can? Get plenty of napkins ready, because this could get messy. 

Ribs
You simply can't think "BBQ" and not imagine a great big plate of tender, juicy ribs. Here at the Boot, you've got two choices when it comes to ribs: Baby Back Ribs and Classic Pork Spare Ribs. 

They each begin their cooking journey by getting coated in our special dry rub. After that, we slow-smoke them over hickory logs to perfection, and the Baby Back Ribs get a light turn on the grill. Next, we coat all of the ribs with our secret recipe house-made BBQ sauce. Depending on how hungry you are, these are available by the slab and half slab.    

Wobbly Wings
Next up, the tenderest chicken wings you're going to find anywhere. Our award-winning Wobbly Wings are pretty hard to resist. These jumbo, bone-in wings are given a similar treatment to what the ribs go through, but turn out with a flavor that's all their own. We start with that special dry rub, then slow-roast them in the hickory pit until they are simply irresistible.

The flavor is so amazing, there's really no need for any sauce, but we've got four incredible options for you if you happen to enjoy sauce on your hot wings. 

• BBQ: Our house recipe sauce. A great addition to anything!
• Original: A sauce like no other. Try it, you'll be hooked.
• Chipotle Buffalo: Our version of traditional buffalo.
• Teriyaki: Sweet meets heat. Delicious!

Too tough to choose?
It's nearly impossible to choose one of these unbelievable dishes over the other. Don't stress about it though, because we've made it easy for you to have both! Our appetizer menu offers a couple of different options so that you can enjoy our award-winning wings and tender ribs together. 

First of all, the Ribbies & Wings plate is exactly what it sounds like. A big plate filled with 4 individual pork spare ribs and half a dozen Wobbly wings. If you can handle just a bit more deliciousness, you should give the Wobbly Boots Sampler a try. Not only does it feature 4 Wobbly wings and 4 spare ribs, but it also contains 4 of our giant, hand-breaded onion rings along with 4 large bacon wrapped gulf shrimp. Definitely a winner!

Now that we've got your mouth watering and your stomach rumbling, make your way on over to the best BBQ restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks. We're playing all the games on our 21 TVs, including the giant projection screen. We're also smoking meat daily, so there will be plenty of all of your Wobbly Boots Roadhouse favorites to keep you filled up and satisfied. 
   
  

Voted the BEST BBQ At Lake of the Ozarks

by Lake Lifestyles Readers' Poll!!

4717 Osage Beach Parkway

Osage Beach, MO 65065

573-348-2277

Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn, and check out our website 

www.WobblyBootsBBQ.com

Dining Hours: 

11am - 10pm, 7 Days Week

Bar Hours:     

11am - 1am, Mon-Sat

11am -12pm Sun  

Come for the Bikefest Passport Stamp, Stay for the Delicious BBQ!

photo from www.Funlake.com 

It's Bikefest Week, and Wobbly Boots Roadhouse can't wait to fill our parking lot with everyone that has come to town for this exciting event. Join us for lunch, dinner, or one of our incredible Happy Hours for some great company and the best BBQ at the Lake of the Ozarks. 

10th Annual Lake of the Ozarks Bikefest
We happen to live in an area that offers some of the most breathtakingly scenic rides in the nation, and Bikefest is an awesome time to check them all out. Thursday-Sunday, September 15-18, 2016, there will be events going on all over the lake area in celebration of this popular annual event. Concerts, extreme motocross, vendor villages, bike nights, and more will be happening at over 200 locations throughout the lake. 

Passport Ride
One of the highlights of this event is the Passport Ride. For a $20 donation at any of the 24 stops, you will receive a passport to get stamped along your travels over the course of the event. (Your favorite Lake of the Ozarks BBQ restaurant happens to be one of these stops!) 

Once it's all filled in, deliver it to the Official Passport Stop at Lake of the Ozarks Harley-Davidson before 2 pm on Sunday, September 18. Why, you ask? Because one of the completed passports will win its owner a 2015 Harley-Davidson Street Bob Breakout Motorcycle! You will find a list of rules and contact information for each of the stops at www.LakeBikefest.com. This year's stops include:

• Lake of the Ozarks Harley-Davidson
• Wobbly Boots Roadhouse
• Dog Days Bar & Grill
• Shorty Pants Lounge & Marina
• Harmy's Cheese Store & More
• Redhead Lakeside Grill
• Ozark Distilllery
• Surdyke Yamaha
• Tirebiter's Peanut Pub
• Yacht Club Powersports
• Osage Beach 1st Assembly of God
• Backwater Jack's
• Shady Gaotors
• Camdon on the Lake/ H. Toad's
• J.J. Twig's Pizza & BBQ
• The Leather man
• Tuckers Shuckers Oyster & Tap
• Lucky's Bar & Grill
• Paradise Tripcial Restaurant
• Picklehead's Roadhouse Event Center
• American Legion Zack Wheat Post 624
• Franky & Louie's
• Cannon Smoked Saloon
• Captain Ron's Bar & Grill

Happy Hour at the Boot

During Bikefest this year we'll have not just 1, not 2, but 3 Happy Hours! Every weekday, Monday-Friday, our Happy Hour runs from 3-6 pm with amazing prices on drinks, BBQ Pork Nachos, Sliders, and our famous Wobbly Wings. Stopping by on Sunday is even better, because we'll have those specials for you ALL DAY LONG! You also won't want to miss out on our slow-smoked, perfectly seasoned, hand cut Prime Rib Dinner on Friday & Saturday after 5 pm. 

Don't forget about football!

If you happen to be a biker that also loves football, then Wobbly Boots Roadhouse is definitely the place you will want to be on Saturday and Sunday. We'll have all the games playing on our 21 televisions, including the giant projection screen. No matter where you sit, at a table or at the bar, you'll be able to keep an eye on your favorite teams. 

See you soon!
We can't wait to welcome everyone to the lake for Bikefest. Swing by for your passport stamp, and stick around for the best BBQ at the Lake of the Ozarks and some good ol' lake hospitality. Drive safely and have a great time this week! 

Voted the BEST BBQ At Lake of the Ozarks

by Lake Lifestyles Readers' Poll!!

4717 Osage Beach Parkway

Osage Beach, MO 65065

573-348-2277

Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn, and check out our website 

www.WobblyBootsBBQ.com

Dining Hours: 

11am - 10pm, 7 Days Week

Bar Hours:     

11am - 1am, Mon-Sat

11am -12pm Sun  

Sign Up NOW for the Bogeys & Beer Golf Tournament

In just a few weeks, it is time for one of our favorite annual events at the Lake of the Ozarks - the Bogeys & Beer Golf Tournament! It's not too early to gather your team and reserve your spot for the most fun day of golf you've ever played. Wobbly Boots Roadhouse is one of many incredible sponsors making this awesome event possible again this year. 

WHAT:

The 17th Annual Bogeys & Beer Golf Tournament

WHEN:

Wednesday, September 28, 2016

WHERE:

The Oaks at Tan-Tar-A Resort

WHY:

Because you like playing golfing, helping others, and having FUN!

Gather Your Team
It's not too early to reserve your team's spot for the tournament. Mark your calendar now, then start calling your best teammates (or the buddies you have the best time with) and get them on board. There is one price for a team of four, plus additional sponsorship levels if you would like to donate a little more and get some extra exposure for your business. 

TEAM - $340

• 4 players in tournament
• Box lunch/dinner

BIRDIE - $415

• 4 players in tournament
• Hole sponsor sign
• Listing in 2016 brochure
• Box lunch and dinner

EAGLE - $1,000

• 4 players in tournament
• Mention in all radio ads
• Hole sponsor sign
• Banner on putting green or driving range
• Listing in 2016 brochure
• Recognition/Banner at silent auction & awards
• Box lunch and dinner 

PAR - $100

• Hole sponsor sign
• Dinner

Tournament Day

This annual benefit golf tournament takes place every year to raise money for some incredible, local organizations. All proceeds raised benefit: Lamb House, Kid's Harbor, Kiwanis Club, L.A.N.I., and the CADV.

Registration on tourney day starts at 10 am, with a shotgun start beginning at 11 am. There will be cash prizes for the top golfers, as well as 18 hole proxies. Mexicali Blues will be providing box lunches for all participants.  

You can register for the Bogeys & Beer Golf Tournament by dropping your completed registration off at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse, or putting it in the mail to:

Wobbly Boots Roadhouse

4717 Osage Beach Parkway

Osage Beach, MO 65065 

Silent Auction & Awards 

Once the tournament fun is over, it's time to head on over to Dog Days Bar & Grill to keep the party going! Dinner will be provided for everyone in the tournament, and there will also be lots of great silent and live auction items up for bid.

What are you waiting for? Go ahead and get your registration turned in at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse. We highly suggest dropping it off in person Monday-Friday between 3-6 pm, because if you're here during the best Happy Hour at the Lake of the Ozarks, you might as well stay for a drink and a bite to eat! Thank you all in advance for helping us to raise money for some great local organizations. 

Voted the BEST BBQ At Lake of the Ozarks

by Lake Lifestyles Readers' Poll!!

4717 Osage Beach Parkway

Osage Beach, MO 65065

573-348-2277

Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn, and check out our website 

www.WobblyBootsBBQ.com

Dining Hours: 

11am - 10pm, 7 Days Week

Bar Hours:     

11am - 1am, Mon-Sat

11am -12pm Sun  

Labor Day Weekend & Beyond - September Events at the Lake of the Ozarks

For some, Labor Day marks the end of their summer fun. That's not the case for the lake area! Some of the best annual events at the Lake of the Ozarks take place in September. Wobbly Boots Roadhouse is open year-round for the wonderful people in the area, and these fun events make it not only a great place to live, but an awesome place to visit, no matter what the season. 

Labor Day Weekend - Sept. 2-5
Always a great holiday weekend to head to the lake! Our "summer" is still in full swing, and there is lots of fun to be had all over the area. Wobbly Boots BBQ will be available all weekend long, both right here at the restaurant and available to go if you want to pack a picnic basket and enjoy one of the many gorgeous outdoor spots in the area. 

Our sister restaurants, Dog Days Bar & Grill and Shorty Pants Lounge & Marina are there for you if you'll be traveling by water over the holiday. Just like us, they have amazing food and fantastic drinks, plus incredible live entertainment all weekend long. As with most summer holidays at the lake, there will be plenty of fireworks displays at the Lake of the Ozarks to enjoy too. Be sure to join us for dinner before those start, or stop by for a drink when they're over. 

Hot Summer Nights "Vettes For Veterans" - Sept. 9
The Final Hot Summer Nights for 2016 will salute our wonderful veterans. In addition to the monthly fun that this event always features (classic cars, live DJs, street performers, & more) there will be a parade of corvettes carrying local veterans. Get your spot early. The parade will begin around 6:15 pm, but parking spots always go fast for this event.   


Lake of the Ozarks Air Show - Sept. 10
The annual air show at the Camdenton Memorial Lake Regional Airport salutes our military with a day full of exciting acts, both in the air and on the ground. Parking at the airport is $10, or you can catch a free shuttle and park at no cost at Camdenton High School. Kids always love the Ping Pong Ball Drop for prizes, and people of all ages enjoy the up-close look at the airplanes, as well as the amazing acts that perform all day long.    

Osage Beach Fall Festival - Sept. 10
This family-fun event is full of activities for all ages to enjoy. From 10 am - 5 pm, Osage Beach City Park will feature a petting zoo, large inflatables and bounce houses, fishing and pellet shooting, lots of local displays, and even a Bow Wow Competition for your four-legged friends. There will also be craft booths, food, art, a hayride, and live entertainment.  

PWC Ride For Freedom - Sept. 11
In honor of those that risk their lives for us everyday, and especially those that sacrificed their lives on 9/11, a PWC ride has been organized. It is free to participate, but pre-registration is required. The entire community is invited to join this ride from Surdyke's Port 20 to the Truman Dam and back. Plan your outfit too, because there will be prizes for the best patriotic outfit and best decorated PWC.   

Wishes For Wonderland - Sept. 14
Wobbly Boots Roadhouse is proud to be involved with this wonderful event at The Topsider from 5-7 pm. Wonderland Camp provides a summer camp experience in the Lake of the Ozarks for campers of all ages with all ability levels. This night will feature many great auction items to bid on while you enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres, live music, and highlights from the camp's year. 

Lake of the Ozarks Bikefest - Sept. 15-18
One of the biggest and most exciting weekends at the lake - Bikefest! This time of year is perfect for a scenic ride, and there will be lots of events happening at the over 200 biker-friendly bars and restaurants that are participating. 

You'll even have the chance to win a 2015 Harley Davidson Street Bob Breakout Mortorcycle. Wobbly Boots Roadhouse is one of this year's Bikefest Passport Stops. Visit all of the stops to get your passports stamped, and that bike could be yours.    

Osage Beach City Wide Rummage Sale - Sept. 17
If you like garage sales, this is a great weekend to scour Osage Beach for a good deal. If your significant other enjoys them a lot more than you do, let them have the car to shop after they drop you off at the Boot to watch sports with us! Then you can all meet up for dinner at the end of the day.  


Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge - Sept. 24-25
The Hy-Vee/Target parking lot will host this brand new event to the Lake area. It seeks to encourage firefighter fitness while demonstrating to the public the rigors of the profession. Firemen race against the clock in pairs to complete a series of tasks. There is also a free kids' firefighter challenge for ages 4-12.   

Bogeys & Beer Golf Tournament - Sept. 28 

This is always one of our favorite events of the year! It's tons of fun, and all to benefit some great causes: Lamb House, Kid's Harbor, Kiwanis Club, L.A.N.I., and the CADV. Registration begins at 10 am, with a shotgun start at 11 am. 

Box lunches are provided by Mexicali Blues, and dinner and awards will take place at Dog Days Bar & Grill along with a silent auction following the tournament. You can download a registration flyer here, then drop it off at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse or mail it to 4717 Osage Beach Parkway, Osage Beach, MO 60565.  

So you see, Labor Day isn't the end of the summer for us, it's just the beginning of another season of spectacular things to do at the lake. The best BBQ restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks will be here for you both before and after you enjoy each of these events. Wobbly Boots Roadhouse is open all year long, seven days a week, to make sure you are well-fed and energized for all of the action at the Lake. 

Voted the BEST BBQ At Lake of the Ozarks

by Lake Lifestyles Readers' Poll!!

4717 Osage Beach Parkway

Osage Beach, MO 65065

573-348-2277

Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn, and check out our website 

www.WobblyBootsBBQ.com

Dining Hours: 

11am - 10pm, 7 Days Week

Bar Hours:     

11am - 1am, Mon-Sat

11am -12pm Sun