Spooky Black Moscow Mule Cocktail Recipe
This Spooky Black Moscow Mule is a dark and fizzy twist on the classic cocktail, perfect for Halloween parties. Made with vodka, lime juice, fresh blackberries, and ginger beer, it gets its eerie black hue from black vodka or activated charcoal. With spooky garnishes and optional dry ice, it’s an easy yet dramatic drink that’s sure to wow your guests.
Equipment
- Copper Moscow Mule mug
- Cocktail shaker
- Muddler
- Measuring jigger
- Bar spoon
- Ice scoop
- Strainer
- Knife and cutting board
- Tongs (optional, for dry ice)
- Napkins or cloth
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka or black vodka
- ½ oz fresh lime juice approx. half a lime
- 1 oz simple syrup
- ½ tsp activated charcoal optional
- 3 –4 oz ginger beer
- 2 –3 fresh blackberries
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters optional
- Garnish: fresh mint blackberries, lime wedge, rosemary, cinnamon stick, or sage leaves
Instructions
- Fill your copper mug with ice and set aside.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, lime juice, simple syrup, fresh blackberries, and activated charcoal (if using).
- Muddle the blackberries and charcoal gently to release juice and color.
- Add ice to the shaker and shake for 5–10 seconds until chilled.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared mug over fresh ice.
- Top with ginger beer.
- Add 1–2 dashes of Angostura bitters, if desired.
- Stir gently with a bar spoon.
- Garnish with mint, lime, blackberries, rosemary, or other spooky garnishes.