Blackberry Mint Moscow Mule
- beverages
- cocktails
- summer
- granulated sugar
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Ginger, lime juice and sweet blackberry syrup give this traditional Moscow Mule a refreshingly fruity flair. Add an extra kick to this vodka-based cocktail with the addition of fresh mint and whole blackberries.
Prep Time
15 minutes
Servings
For the Blackberry Syrup
- 1 cup Fresh blackberries 1 cup Fresh blackberries
- C&H® Demerara Cane Sugar 5 tablespoons 5 tablespoons C&H® Demerara Cane Sugar
- ¼ cup Water ¼ cup Water
For the Moscow Mule
- 1 cup Ginger beer 1 cup Ginger beer
- ½ cup Vodka ½ cup Vodka
- 1 ounce Freshly squeezed lime juice 1 ounce Freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 ounce Blackberry syrup 1 ounce Blackberry syrup
- Mint leaves, for garnish Mint leaves, for garnish
- Ice Ice
Instructions
Step 1
In a small saucepan, place the blackberries, demerara sugar, and water and cook at medium heat for about 10 minutes. Squish the blackberries while they are cooking and stir occasionally.
Step 2
Remove from heat and pass mixture through a strainer. Let the blackberry mixture cool at room temperature. Reserve.
Step 3
In a small pitcher, combine ginger beer, vodka, lime juice, and blackberry syrup. Stir to combine.
Step 4
Add ice to two copper mugs and add the cocktail mixture. Garnish with mint and fresh blackberries.