Raspberry Moscow Mule

This raspberry Moscow mule is one of my favorite Moscow mule variations! It's so perfect for the summer, and it is so easy to make! 

You'll love this raspberry Moscow mule

It's easy to make. With a few fresh ingredients, you'll love this fresh twist on a classic Moscow mule it's the perfect combination of sweet and zesty! 

It's delicious. I love the fresh raspberry flavor paired with the fresh lime juice and fizzy ginger beer! It's so refreshing! 

It's perfect for summer. Summer is peak raspberry season! It's the best taking advantage of in-season produce to make delicious cocktails. 

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 Raspberries. I love using a small handful of raspberries for this recipe, but you can always use thawed frozen raspberries, too! Frozen fruit are frozen at peak ripeness, so you'll still get that delicious, sweet flavor. 

Lime Juice. Just like the traditional Moscow mule, you need lime juice for this! I love pairing fresh citrus juice with raspberry cocktails. The zesty lime flavor with tart raspberries is just too good. 

Mint Leaves. Again, this is a must in a Moscow mule cocktail! If you don't have fresh mint, I included some other fresh herbs below that you can use instead! 

Vodka. Like the traditional Moscow mule cocktail, I use vodka in this raspberry Moscow mule. My favorite vodka to use is Absolut or Smirnoff.

Ginger Beer. I personally like diet ginger beer, but you can use regular ginger beer, too! The spicy ginger beer is the perfect offset to the sweet raspberries. 

How to make this refreshing raspberry Moscow mule cocktail

1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle together fresh raspberries, lime juice, and mint leaves. 
2. Add 2.5 oz of vodka, ice, and shake.
3. Strain into a copper mule mug filled with ice cubes.
4. Top with ginger beer, garnish, and enjoy! 

do moscow mules have to be served in a copper mug?

First, the copper acts as an insulator ensuring your drink stays cold for as long as possible. Second, some people say that copper enhances the flavor of the cocktail's ingredients. The copper begins to oxidize when the vodka is poured in, making the flavors a bit more elevated. So, yes, a fancy copper mug is necessary!

Substitutions and variations

Fresh Fruit. You can use any other fresh fruit you'd like! If you like this raspberry Moscow mule, you would probably love this strawberry mule or this blueberry mule. 

Other Liquor. You don't have to use vodka! You can make mules with tequila, rum, or bourbon! 

Citrus Juice.​ If you don't have limes, you can also use fresh lemon juice, too! 

Ginger Ale. If you like your drinks a bit sweeter, you can swap out the ginger beer for ginger ale. 

Simple Syrup. You can also add simple syrup to sweeten up this raspberry mule. 

Homemade Raspberry Syrup. You can totally make your own homemade raspberry simple syrup! Simmer ½ cup of white sugar, ½ cup of water, and ½ cup of raspberries over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat, and let the raspberries steep for 45 minutes to an hour. Pour into a fine mesh strainer, let it cool, and enjoy! 

Garnish ideas

• Sprig of mint
• Whole raspberries 

FAQs

what is the best ginger beer for moscow mules?

I like Goslings, Fever Tree, or Q. Q has a very spicy ginger beer if you like that!

do you use alcoholic ginger beer for moscow mules?

All ginger beer is non-alcoholic ginger beer, so no, you don't use alcoholic ginger beer.

can you replace ginger beer with ginger ale in moscow mule?

Yes! But it will be far sweeter and less spicy.

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