An easy Moscow mule recipe with mint, try a blackberry Moscow mule this summer. This blackberry mint vodka cocktail is incredibly refreshing!
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Guys! It’s Friday. Cheers!
I don’t know about you, but I could really use a drink! This week has felt so long. Oscar didn’t have school last Friday and this Monday, and it always feels like a long week when he’s off school for a while. Not that I don’t like the extra time with my little dude, but without that routine and structure of school the time doesn’t seem to go as fast.
Did you have a good Easter?! We had an Easter egg hunt with the boys and although it was an early, EARLY morning, it was a fun one. Even though Oscar was disappointed that the Easter bunny did not leave him a new transformer toy, ha! The sweets seemed to make up for that 😉
So, when you guys go out for cocktails, what do you typically order? It’s always bothered me a little that I’ve never had a signature cocktail that I love to order. Some people always gravitate to their old standby, like a sangria or rum and coke. I’ve never had a standby! I never really know what to order. BUT – since discovering the deliciousness that is a Moscow mule, I now have a standby!
What is in a Moscow mule?
If you haven’t had a Moscow mule before, you need to change that. It’s made of spicy ginger beer, lime juice, and ice. Oh, and VODKA of course! I never used to be a big vodka drinker but it’s starting to grow on me.
Etienne and I like to experiment with different cocktail flavour combinations, especially in the summer! We love mashing up fresh fruit with liquor to infuse it a little and then mixing it with soda water of some sort! So good!
This blackberry mint Moscow mule is one of our most recent combinations. The tartness of the blackberries is a great contrast against the smooth mint, and paired with some zippy ginger beer and fresh lime juice, it’s a little flavour explosion in your mouth! Fresh mint is a must for this drink!
What is the best vodka for a Moscow mule?
Russian Standard Vodka is a great vodka at a great price point. Pick some up the next time you’re at the liquor store, and give it a try!
Drinks like this blackberry Moscow mule have me SO ready for summer. Can’t you just imagine sitting on your deck, sipping one of these, with the sun on your face? Yeees!!
Cheers to the weekend!
We love experimenting with cocktails. Here’s a few more I have on the blog!
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Blackberry Mint Moscow Mule
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 cocktails 1x
Description
The most refreshing Moscow Mule you’ll have this summer! Tart blackberries and mint combined with smooth vodka, spicy ginger beer and fresh lime juice, all served up in a cold copper mug. Cheers!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fresh blackberries*
- 1 small lime (~2 tbsp lime juice)
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 4 oz Russian Standard vodka
- 3 cups ginger beer
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the blackberries, lime juice and mint leaves and muddle together. If you don’t have a cocktail muddler, use the back of a spoon. Add the vodka and stir. Strain the mixture evenly between 2 chilled copper mugs and add the ginger beer (1.5 cups each). Top with ice and garnish with mint leaves, lime wedges and/or a few fresh blackberries. Serve immediately!
Notes
- You could also use frozen blackberries that have been thawed.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
Keywords: Moscow mule recipe with mint // blackberry cocktail // blackberry alcoholic drinks
The addition of blackberries is genius! This may be MY new signature cocktail, too!!!
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Thanks Liz! I wish I had one in hand right now 🙂
I’m in love with these pics and the blackberries are perfect with this
It’s always hard when the kids are out of school and the normal schedules are all thrown off! I need to join you with drinks hahaha. Looks refreshing Katherine! XOXO
What a refreshing cocktail, Katherine! Love the combo of berries, mint and ginger with a bit of vodka for ‘kick’… 😉 Have a wonderful weekend, my friend!
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This sounds good. I know vodka ( not that we are friends, hahahaha ) and this Mule looks excellent ! Will do 🙂 🙂
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Katherine, these look phenomonal! Love the flavor combination. My go-to when we go out is just dry red wine but I think I must go and get these ingredients for this weekend! YUM! Especially since it’s berry season 🙂
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OMG! I don’t have a signature cocktail either, but I think this could become one for me. Loooove anything with blueberry!
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Maybe one day we can drink our new signature cocktail together!! Thanks Kelsie!
Cheers to the weekend Katherine! I’m always up for a cocktail and these sound delish!
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Thanks Mary Ann! Maybe we can cheers together one day 😉
I love experimenting with different cocktails in the summer! (And, if I’m being honest, during the winter too!) And Moscow mules have recently become one of my favourites. The blackberry mint combo sounds refreshing and perfect for summer! Now I just need some warm weather around here, and I’ll be all set!
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Hah, yes the winter doesn’t stop us from experimenting either! I’m waiting for that warm weather though, so I can sit outside with one of these and my feet up in a lounge chair!! 🙂
this sounds delicious! moscow mules are one of my go to’s and i love that you gave it a fruity spin with the berries (:
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I am in love with Moscow mules these days! Thanks Heather – it’s a good one!!
I just finished a weekend garage sale and I wish I had one of these waiting for me! A girl can dream!
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Haha oh man, garage sales! You definitely deserve a few cocktails!
I have recently become a fan of the Moscow mule, and now I have a new way to try it. Love the blackberry mint addition. Thank you!
Thanks Colleen! I am such a fan of Moscow mules. This is definitely a great flavour to try!
I love Moscow Mules and yours looks scrumptious! I haven’t had one with blackberries yet but the addition of that fruit is inspired! I can’t wait to try your delicious recipe!
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Thank you Elaine! I love the addition of blackberries, it gives it that extra bit of flavour!!
I don’t know if I want to drink these or just look at your photos! What am i saying, I wanna drink them. Off to buy boysenberries!
Haha!! How about looking at the photos WHILE drinking one!? 🙂
I was introduced to Moscow Mules a couple years ago and just love them. The addition of blackberries and mint would be amazing. Definitely have to try it this summer!
Now this is my kind of drink! I love Moscow Mules, such a refreshing summer drink and I love that fruity edge you have given these!
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Yay, Carrie! Thanks. I love them too – my favourite lately!! Now I just need a few hot summer days 😉
This looks so crisp and refreshing! love the blackberry and mint together…pairs beautifully in this! Cheers 🙂
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Blackberry and mint is perfect together!! Thank you Tammy! Cheers 😉
YUMMM! I can’t wait til we can go blackberry picking this summer and make these! I’m a vodka girl all the way so this recipe is right up my alley!
I’m so jealous, I would love to go blackberry picking!! My friend keeps inviting me out to their place with tons of wild blackberries. I need to tag along one of these days!
I have a clamshell of fresh blackberries in the fridge right now and will be making this delicious-looking libation for our guests tonight! Thanks for the inspiration!!
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Aw, yay Dan!! I hope they loved it!!
Can’t wait for the blueberry season to start over here! This looks so quenching and so delicious, I can’t wait to try one of these!
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I can’t wait, either!! It’s the best when they’re in season and you can get a whole bundle for cheap!! Thanks Anna!!
This is a perfect drink for the summer! and I love your idea to add blackberries to this drink! So refreshing and yummy!
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Thank you Veronika!! It’s a great flavour along with the mint! Goes so well together. Cheers!
This looks so refreshing!! I’ve never heard of this vodka but I’m a vodka fan! I can definately see myself making this drink during the summer months!! YUM!
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I’m starting to be a vodka fan more and more, especially when there is a Moscow mule involved 😉 Thank you!!
I’m always a fan of Moscow Mules and love the addition of blackberry to your version! Saving for summer cocktail parties!
Thanks Kathryn!! It’s a perfect summer cocktail 🙂
Loving this addition of fresh and juicy blackberries, a perfect cocktail for any summer parties.
Thank you Jagruti. I love fresh fruit in my cocktails!!
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Wow what a fantastic idea for this moscow mule! It sounds so refreshing Katherine!
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