Blueberry Mule Recipe with Fresh Blueberries

This blueberry mule recipe with fresh blueberries is so delicious. It's perfect for a summertime happy hour and easy to make.

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You’ll love this blueberry mule recipe.

It’s easy to make. Fresh blueberries, fresh lime juice, mint leaves, vodka, and ginger beer are all you need to make this flavorful fruity mule.

It’s refreshing. The fresh ingredients with the spicy sweetness of ginger beer make for such a refreshing cocktail recipe.

It’s the perfect summer drink. If you are looking for easy cocktails perfect for summer sipping, this blueberry mule recipe is for you.

What is a Moscow mule?

A traditional Moscow Mule served in a copper mug combines lime juice, mint leaves, ginger beer, and vodka. It's a classic cocktail and always hits the spots, plus it has some fun variations, like this blueberry Moscow mule!

Why is a drink called a mule?

The name of a Moscow mule comes from the combination of vodka and ginger beer. Since vodka is often associated with Russian culture, that's where the "Moscow" comes from. The mule comes from the kick of flavor from the ginger beer.

Ingredients

Fresh blueberries. For that blueberry flavor, I use fresh blueberries. It's an easy way to get that blueberry flavor. You can also use 1 oz. of blueberry syrup or blueberry vodka.

Fresh lime. You'll want fresh lime juice and then save a lime wedge for a fun, colorful garnish!

Fresh mint. You'll need 2-3 fresh mint leaves, and similar to the lime, save a sprig of mint for a garnish. Mint makes for such a pretty garnish.

Ginger beer. I prefer to use any kind of diet ginger beer, but if you don't have ginger beer, you can also use ginger ale.

Vodka. You can use whatever plain vodka you prefer. Tito's Handmade Vodka is always a great, affordable go-to.

How to make a blueberry mule.

1. In your copper mule cups or a cocktail shaker, muddle your blueberries, lime, and mint.
2. Add ice cubes and 2.5 oz. vodka. If you are making this in a cocktail shaker, shake it vigorously and then pour it into your copper cups.
3. Top with ginger beer.
4. Garnish with blueberries, mint, and/or lime, and enjoy!

Variations and substitutions

Make a homemade blueberry simple syrup.

If you're looking for a fun way to elevate this blueberry Moscow mule recipe and to really get gorgeous color, making homemade blueberry syrup couldn't be easier!

Try some other fruits!

Another great idea, especially if you're trying to use some seasonal fruit, is to try this recipe with other fresh berries like strawberries or raspberries. They all make for delicious recipes.

Add some different liquor for variations of a Moscow mule.

Don't love vodka? There are different ways to enjoy this Moscow mule cocktail, like subbing the vodka for tequila or bourbon. Alternatively, if you want a mocktail, simply omit the alcohol. Ginger beer doesn't have alcohol, so you can have this as a fun, flavorful mocktail.

FAQ

What can you use in a Moscow Mule instead of ginger beer?

You can use ginger ale!

Why don't you shake a Moscow Mule?

You don't shake a Moscow mule because you can't shake anything carbonated! If you want to shake the cocktail prior to adding the ginger beer, you can.

Do Moscow Mules have a lot of alcohol?

It has 2.5 oz. of alcohol.

Amazon home finds

Of course, you'll want some copper mugs, if you don't have some already!

A muddler is a home bar must, especially for muddling fresh fruit into your cocktails!

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Want more Moscow mule variations?

• Tequila Mule
• Bourbon Mule
• Strawberry Moscow Mule
• Whiskey Mule
• Blackberry Mule