Raspberry Mule Cocktail
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Raspberry Mule Cocktail
Description
The Raspberry Mule Cocktail begins by simmering raspberries, sugar, and water to create a flavored simple syrup, which is then strained to remove solids and chilled. This syrup provides a vibrant berry sweetness for the drink. In traditional mule mugs, vodka, lime juice, and raspberry syrup are combined and stirred, then topped with ginger beer over ice.
This cocktail offers a blend of tart raspberry notes with the spicy zing of ginger beer and crisp citrus from lime juice. Fresh raspberries, lime wedges, and sprigs of mint add aroma and visual appeal, enhancing the drinking experience. The drink is ideal as a cooled, fruity cocktail for warm weather or social gatherings.
The recipe can be scaled up for a pitcher and made ahead by mixing syrup, vodka, and lime juice in advance, chilling it, then adding ginger beer and ice before serving. Omission of vodka or use of non-alcoholic vodka substitutes caters to different preferences, increasing versatility.
Ingredients
Raspberry Simple Syrup
- ¼ cup raspberry fresh or frozen
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
Raspberry Moscow Mule
- ½ cup raspberry simple syrup
- 3 ounces vodka
- 6 ounces ginger beer
- 1 ounce lime juice
- ice
- raspberry for garnish
- 2 lime for garnish, wedges
- 2 mint for garnish, sprigs
Instructions
Make the Raspberry Simple Syrup
- Simmer the fresh raspberries, granulated sugar, and water over medium low heat in a small saucepan for 15 minutes, until the raspberries drain their color out into the syrup and look slumped. Pour the simple syrup through a small mesh sieve into a heat-safe container. Cover the container and put it into the fridge to chill.
Make the Raspberry Mules
- Grab your moscow mule mugs and divide the vodka, lime juice, and simple syrup between the two mugs. Stir and add ice about ½ way full, then top with the ginger beer.
- Garnish with more raspberries, lime wedges, and mint sprigs, if desired.
Notes
- Prepare raspberry simple syrup ahead and chill to save time during cocktail assembly.
- For parties, scale recipe to make pitcher servings by mixing syrup, vodka, and lime juice in advance, adding ginger beer and ice just before serving.
- Use fresh or frozen raspberries for the syrup depending on availability and season.
- Omit vodka or use zero-proof vodka substitutes for a non-alcoholic version of the drink.
- Garnish with fresh berries, lime wedges, and mint sprigs for color and aroma enhancement.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2cocktails
Amount Per Serving
Calories 345 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 8.5ounces | |
| Calories | 345kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.4g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 59g | 118% |
| Vitamin A | 68IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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