Blackberry Mule Cocktail Recipe – Zero cocktails are prone to be more fruity in nature, and the golden rule is that there must be a spicy end to it. So, the Blackberry Mule Cocktail Recipe is an above-par drink for such cocktail lovers. It is a revamped version of the traditional Moscow Mule with a zingy, ginger-kissed staple and the addition of sweet, tart fresh blackberries. The result? The drink is both refreshing and beautiful is not only beautiful, but delicious as well….
A cocktail that combines blackberries that have been muddled with cold vodka, lime juice, and ginger beer, which is offered over ice in a stainless-steel mug of copper. The rich, deep colors of the berries are what lend a beautiful color to the drink, and the flavor profile takes the fruity-sweetness of the berries and binds it with the spiciness of ginger and its citrusy bite.
Recipe Overview
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
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Active Time: 3 minutes
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Resting Time: 0 minutes
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Total Time: 8 minutes
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Servings: 1 cocktail
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Cuisine: American
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Course: Cocktail / Beverage
Equipment You’ll Need
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Copper mug or cocktail glass
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Muddler or spoon
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Jigger or measuring shot glass
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Bar spoon or stir stick
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Citrus juicer (optional)
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Fine mesh strainer (optional)
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Ice cubes
Ingredients
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5–6 fresh blackberries (plus more for garnish)
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2 oz vodka
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½ oz fresh lime juice
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½ tsp honey or simple syrup (optional, depending on berry sweetness)
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4 oz ginger beer (chilled)
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Ice cubes
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Garnish: Blackberries, lime wedge, or mint sprig
Nutrition
| Nutrient | Amount |
| Calories | 170 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 16 g |
| Sugars | 13 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Sodium | 6 mg |
| Alcohol by Volume | ~12–14% ABV |
Instructions
Step 1: Muddle the Blackberries
Put the blackberries at the bottom of your glass or mug. Crush them with a muddler or spoon just until they give out their juices. This brings a lot of flavor and the purple color to the drink.
Step 2: Vodka, Lime, and Sweetener
Add 2 oz of vodka and 1/2 oz of fresh lime juice. In case your blackberries are tart, you may add 1/2 tsp of honey or a mixture of water and sugar in equal amounts (simple syrup).
Step 3: Ice and Stir
Put ice into your mug or glass, up to the wall. Stir with a spoon and mix it all up, the muddled berries, the vodka, and the lime.
Step 4: Ginger Beer On Top
Gradually add a cooled-off ginger beer onto the mixture–approximately 4 oz or whatever fills the glass. The mixture must be stirred lightly to mix and yet retain carbonation.
Step 5: Serving and Garnishing: 5min Step
Top with additional blackberries, fresh-cut lime, or a sprig of mint. Give one straw or cocktail stirrer at once.
Tips & Variations
- In case you can’t find fresh blackberries, thaw frozen varieties first.
- Go herbal: Add fresh mint or basil into the muddle to have a fresh taste.
- Experiment with flavored vodka: Or serve it with blackberry, citrus or even vanilla vodka.
- Change the spirit Try gin instead of botanicals, or tequila when you want a big kick.
- Pitcher recipe: Muddle a cup of berries, add 1 cup of vodka, 1/4 cup of lime juice and add a bottle of ginger beer. Serve on the ice
Flavor Profile
- This drink contains:
- Tangy lime freshness
- Blackberry sweetness, Juicy, Inimitably sweet,t A good tip upon the mental
- Ginger beer frothiness
- Vodka smooth crisp
Why This Blackberry Mule Cocktail Recipe will be your Favorite
Fruity but not heavy handed – Not to heavily sweet
Fast, easy and quick-takes less than 10 minute
Gorgeous to the eyes 7 Deep purple color is stunning
Easy to entertain with – The choice of impressing the crowd at brunch, BBQ, or first date
Hydrating feel -Renewing and non-weighty feel
FAQs
Q1: Is it possible to use blackberry syrup instead of fresh berries?
Yes! In lieu of muddled berries, use 1/2 oz of blackberry syrup. It will also taste a bit sweeter and a bit smoother, but it will remain delicious as well.
Q2: Which is the best ginger beer?
To have a greater kick use a spicy bold ginger beer like Fever-Tree or Reed. When it comes to lighter varieties, Bundaberg or Q Mixers are a good idea.
Q3: Is it possible to strain the drink to make it more smooth in texture?
Absolutely. Strain the juice to get rid of the berry pulp by using a fine mesh strainer in case you prefer a cleaner drink.
Q4: Is it possible to do non-alcoholic?
Yes. A Blackberry Mule mocktail can be made by replacing vodka with soda water or even more ginger beer.
Q5: What is the shelf life of muddled blackberry mix?
The muddled blackberry + vodka + lime mix can be kept in fridge up to 24 hrs. Only top with ginger beer when you are ready to serve it.
