"A large craft beer," Thor replied after the waiter greeted him.
After saying that, he looked at Meng Ran beside him and asked, "What will you have, brother?"
Meng Ran pondered for a moment before saying to the waiter, "A Moscow Mule, with less ginger beer."
The Moscow Mule was his favorite cocktail, made with Vodka as the base spirit.
Unlike other cocktails, the Moscow Mule had a refreshing taste, which was the most important reason why Meng Ran liked it.
This cocktail used relatively simple ingredients, only Vodka, lime juice, and ginger beer, but the taste made by each bartender would be slightly different according to their own habits.
"Hmm~ Looks like this gentleman likes a fresher taste," the waiter nodded after hearing Meng Ran's order, then said knowingly.
After saying that, he picked up the cocktail shaker next to him and began to make it. It turned out that he was not only a waiter, but also a bartender.
Seeing the bartender's flashy moves behind the bar, Thor asked Meng Ran curiously, "Moscow Mule, sounds like an animal, doesn't it?"
Meng Ran replied, hearing Thor's question, "That's right. Mules are one of the most common livestock on Earth, mostly used for working the land."
"Regarding the origin of its name, there's a certain explanation."
"Although this cocktail isn't particularly high in alcohol content, it has a strong kick. Drinking too much can make you feel like you've been kicked by a mule, which is why it's called Moscow Mule."
"The name Moscow comes from the fact that the Vodka used to make this cocktail originally came from Moscow."
Thor was very impressed after hearing Meng Ran's explanation. This origin story made him feel very interesting.
He didn't expect that even a casual "beverage" on Earth would have so many explanations.
Just then, the bartender handed Meng Ran the copper mug containing the finished Moscow Mule.
Using copper for the Moscow Mule's cup is because copper has the best thermal conductivity of all metals. When making cocktails, it maximizes the drink's chill.
"Moscow Mule, guaranteed to be refreshing." The bartender handed the drink to Meng Ran and added.
Meng Ran nodded, took the cup, and then directly raised it to take a large gulp.
Along with the slight spiciness of the Vodka and the fragrance of lime, the icy liquid flowed from the copper cup into Meng Ran's esophagus, moistening his somewhat dry throat.
"Hoo~" After gulping down a Moscow Mule, Meng Ran exhaled deeply. This feeling of happiness was truly indescribable.
Thor, drinking his large mug of craft beer, watched Meng Ran drinking the Moscow Mule with such gusto. He couldn't help but feel a little curious and had an urge to try it.
"Have one too, try it." Meng Ran saw Thor's eagerness, so he said to him after putting down his cup.
After speaking, before Thor could answer, Meng Ran asked the bartender for another Moscow Mule.
A moment later, a Moscow Mule left the bar and arrived in front of Thor.
He picked up the glass and looked at it curiously. Then, he copied Meng Ran's actions and took a large gulp.
Instantly, the refreshing, cool sensation filled Thor's mouth. The higher alcohol content than beer also began to take effect.
"Wow! This drink is great. Not only does it taste refreshing, but it also has a real kick."
Thor nodded in satisfaction after taking a sip.
Seeing his recommendation was successful, Meng Ran also smiled contentedly.
In the following time, Meng Ran and Thor chatted while drinking.
"Oh, brother, I'm thinking of my miserable brother, Loki. Although he causes a lot of trouble, I'm very sad to think of him dying like that."
"And my mother, I remember how tolerant and doting she was towards us brothers from a young age."
"During this sudden invasion by the Dark Elves, she was also killed by those damn elves."
At this moment, Thor, who had been drinking for a while, was telling Meng Ran about his recent tragic family story.
Meng Ran listened and comforted him, "Loki is so clever, and he's also extremely skilled in magic."
"Maybe his death this time is just a joke he's playing on you, and you'll see him again in a while."
"Furthermore, the dead are gone, you have to look forward. I believe your mother wouldn't want to see you so sad and heartbroken."
Meng Ran comforted Thor while subtly hinting to him.
But, unfortunately, Thor only thought Meng Ran was comforting him and didn't hold much hope for what Meng Ran said. After all, Loki had died in his arms, witnessed by him personally.
Meng Ran saw Thor's appearance, and he didn't give any further hints, just sighed slightly in his heart.
In fact, the god of thunder's suffering had only just begun. Later, he would experience his brother Loki's death and resurrection, as well as his father Odin's death and his sister Hela's rebirth.
In the end, because he couldn't defeat his sister Hela, he could only release the fire giant, allowing him to destroy Asgard and perish with Hela.
The predicted Ragnarok arrived as scheduled, and Thor could only take the remaining Asgardian people to Earth to seek refuge.
But even this last glimmer of hope was destroyed by Thanos's sudden appearance.
Not only were half of his people slaughtered, but even his most trusted companion Heimdall and his brother Loki died at Thanos's hands.
Thinking of this, Meng Ran patted the god of thunder on the shoulder in comfort.
Faced with Thor's difficult future, Meng Ran was a little worried for him.
Fortunately, Thor's sentimentality came and went quickly. After a moment of negativity, he raised his glass again and began a heated exchange with Meng Ran.
And so, Meng Ran drank with Thor in the tavern until midnight before they returned to their respective lodgings to rest.
For their physiques, the alcohol had virtually no effect on them.
After drinking, they only felt a slight sense of excitement, with no other effects like a hangover or discomfort.
Therefore, when they parted, Meng Ran and Thor were both clear-headed. They agreed to set off promptly after lunch the next day.
Meng Ran had no objections to this arrangement. Although he was eager to forge new weapons, he wasn't in a rush.
According to their plan, they wouldn't return to Earth particularly late. But after all, Thor had only just arrived on Earth, so he needed enough time to explain things and say goodbye to Jane and the others.
Only after everything was prepared could Thor leave without any worries and travel to the Dwarf Realm with Meng Ran.
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