Blueberry Moscow Mule Cocktail Recipe
This one’s all about the tang of lime, the bite of ginger beer, and the sweetness of blueberries. It’s a colorful spin on the classic Moscow Mule.
Equipment
- Copper mug (traditional but optional)
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger or measuring tool
- Muddler
- Bar spoon
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Ice
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka
- 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh blueberries plus extra for garnish
- 4-6 oz ginger beer
- 1/2 oz simple syrup optional
- Ice cubes
- Lime wheel and mint sprig for garnish
Instructions
- Toss the blueberries into a cocktail shaker and muddle them until they’re crushed and juicy. Don’t worry about getting it perfect.
- Add vodka, lime juice, and simple syrup (if you’re using it) to the shaker along with the smashed berries.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake hard for about 15 seconds. You want it nice and cold.
- Strain everything into a copper mug or glass packed with fresh ice. Use a fine mesh strainer so you don’t get too much pulp.
- Top off with ginger beer and give it a gentle stir with a bar spoon.
- Garnish with a lime wheel, some extra blueberries, and a mint sprig. Looks great, tastes even better.
- The drink should show off a pretty purple-blue color from the berries. Serve right away while it’s still cold and fizzy.
Notes
Want it non-alcoholic? Just skip the vodka and pour in more ginger beer. If you’re after a stronger blueberry vibe, try blueberry-infused vodka.
It’s really best fresh—the ginger beer loses its fizz if it sits too long.
You can totally swap in raspberries or blackberries, or mix them up, for a different flavor and color. Why not experiment?
If you like things sweeter, bump up the simple syrup to 3/4 oz. Craving more tang? Add a bit more lime juice. There’s room to play here