Blueberry Moscow Mule
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4.8
Blueberry Moscow Mule
Description
This cocktail starts with a blueberry simple syrup made by simmering fresh or frozen blueberries with sugar, water, and optionally fresh ginger, then straining the mixture to create a fruity, sweet base. The syrup adds depth to the drink while maintaining the blueberry’s natural flavor.
In a copper mug, fresh blueberries are muddled to release juice and combined with vodka, ginger beer, lime juice, and the simple syrup. The ginger beer lends spiciness and carbonation, balancing the syrup’s sweetness, while lime juice adds acidity and brightness. The drink is served over ice to keep it chilled and garnished with fresh mint, lime wedges, and whole blueberries for contrast and aroma.
This variation offers a colorful and aromatic cocktail option, enhancing a classic mule with fruity notes and natural sweetness. It can be prepared in batches ahead by making the syrup and mixing the non-carbonated ingredients, then adding ginger beer just before serving.
The simple syrup keeps refrigerated for at least two weeks, allowing for extended use. For a mocktail, omit vodka and increase ginger beer for a similarly flavored non-alcoholic option.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup blueberries fresh
- 4 ounces vodka
- 8 ounces ginger beer
- lime juice juice of one lime
- ice for serving
- mint lime wedges, fresh blueberries, for serving, sprigs
Blueberry Simple Syrup
- 3 tbsp blueberries fresh or frozen
- 1/2 inch fresh ginger optional, knob of
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Blueberry Simple Syrup
- Place all simple syrup ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir and smash blueberries gently against the sides of the pan. Let simmer until all the sugar is dissolved.
- Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a heat-safe container with a lid.
- This keeps in the fridge for at least 2 weeks.
- Moscow Mules
- Muddle fresh blueberries in your copper mugs until they are thoroughly mashed.
- Add the vodka, ginger beer, lime juice, and blueberry simple syrup evenly into the cups over ice.
- Garnish with mint sprigs, a lime wedge, and fresh blueberries.
- Serve cold.
Notes
- The blueberry simple syrup can be made up to a week in advance and stored in the fridge in an airtight container.
- Mix the vodka, lime juice, blueberries, and syrup up to two days before serving; add ginger beer just before serving.
- For a non-alcoholic version, omit vodka and add extra ginger beer to fill.
- Lightly crushing mint leaves before garnishing releases aromatic oils to complement the cocktail.
- Chill copper mugs beforehand to keep the drink cold longer.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2drinks
Amount Per Serving
Calories 239 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 239kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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