This blueberry Moscow mule is a fruity twist on the classic mule. It’s a fun seasonal mule filled with blueberry flavor and spicy ginger. It’s the perfect summer cocktail.
If you love berry cocktails, try our blueberry mojito, smoking lavender blueberry martini, and berrylicious floral cocktail.
Blueberry Moscow Mule
When the blueberry season arrives, you better believe I’m on a mission to pick as many as possible! I love making cocktails with them, eating them fresh for breakfast every morning and using them in my blueberry recipes, such as blueberry muffins, baked blueberry donuts, and roasted blueberry popsicles.
For this mule, I made an effortless blueberry ginger syrup to sweeten it. The syrup adds a blueberry flavor and color to the cocktail. I also love the added antioxidants from the fresh berries!
Check out more of my favorite Moscow Mule recipes, including my classic Moscow mule, apple cider mule, pineapple mule, Tokyo mule, or gingerbread mule.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Vibrant flavor: The fresh blueberry and ginger combination creates a deliciously fruity twist on the classic Moscow Mule that’s both sweet and spicy.
Versatile: Perfect for birthday parties, the Fourth of July, or just relaxing after a long day – this mule fits any occasion.
Customizable: Easily adjust the sweetness, ginger kick, or alcohol content to suit your personal taste preferences.
Antioxidant boost: The fresh blueberries add a healthy dose of antioxidants to your cocktail experience.
Blueberry Moscow Mule Ingredients
Ginger Beer: Use good quality ginger beer made with natural ginger.
Fresh Lime Juice: Only use freshly squeezed lime juice for the best flavor.
Vodka: Use a high-quality vodka.
Blueberry Ginger Syrup: This is made with fresh blueberries and ginger. Check out the instructions below.
Ginger Blueberry Syrup
The syrup gives the Moscow Mule its blueberry flavor. I use ginger juice – pressed ginger without added sugar- to make it extra gingery. It adds the best ginger flavor!
You’ll need ginger juice, sugar, and fresh blueberries to make the syrup. The recipe is in the recipe card below.
The syrup can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to one week. Use it to whip up mules quickly or as a drizzle for desserts.
How to Make a Blueberry Moscow Mule
Prepare the Blueberry Ginger Syrup: Combine fresh blueberries, sugar, and ginger juice (or grated fresh ginger) in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, mashing the blueberries to release their juice. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve, discarding solids, and let the syrup cool.
Build the Mule: Fill a copper mug with ice. Add vodka, lime juice, and blueberry ginger syrup.
Top with Ginger Beer: Pour ginger beer over the mixture and gently stir to combine.
Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh blueberries, a mint sprig, and a lime wedge for a beautiful presentation.
Recipe Variations
Make it Non-Alcoholic: Replace the vodka with a zero-proof alternative or club soda for a refreshing blueberry ginger mocktail. The blueberry ginger syrup still provides all that great flavor!
Berry Swap: Try this recipe with raspberries, blackberries, or strawberries for a different berry twist. Each berry brings its own unique flavor to complement the spicy ginger.
Frozen Blueberries: No fresh blueberries? Frozen blueberries work perfectly! They’re often more affordable and available year-round. Let them thaw slightly before making the syrup.
Add Herbs: Muddle in fresh basil, rosemary, or thyme with your blueberries for an herbal dimension that takes this mule to the next level.
Eden’s Tips
Use Quality Ginger Beer: Choose a good quality ginger beer made with natural ginger for the best flavor profile.
Fresh Juice Only: Always use freshly squeezed lime juice – the bottled stuff just doesn’t compare!
Copper Mugs Matter: Serve in a copper mug for the best flavor, but a mason jar works for a fun alternative.
Get Creative with Vodka: Experiment with flavored or infused vodka to give your mule an extra kick.
Muddle for More Flavor: Muddle fresh blueberries in the mug for an even more intense blueberry flavor.
Beautiful Garnishes: Add fresh blueberries, edible flowers, lime wedges, dehydrated citrus slices, or mint sprigs for a gorgeous presentation.
Lemon Substitute: No lime? Use fresh lemon juice for a delicious lemon blueberry Moscow mule!
Ginger Juice Alternative: Can’t find ginger juice? Use 3 tbsp fresh peeled ginger when making the syrup and simmer longer.
What Spirit is in Moscow Mules?
In a Moscow mule, the spirit is always vodka. That said, there are lots of other versions out there like the Tijuana Mule that has tequila and the Kentucky Mule that has bourbon.
When to Serve This Blueberry Moscow Mule
If it’s summertime, then it’s the perfect time for a blueberry Moscow mule! Here are my favorite occasions to serve these refreshing drinks:
More Moscow Mule Recipes
If you love this refreshing drink, try any of these Moscow mule recipes!
- Lemon and Sage Moscow Mule
- Kombucha Mule
- Cranberry Mule Recipe
- Kentucky Mule
- Apple Cider Mule
- Lemon Moscow Mule
- Halloween Moscow Mule
- Classic Moscow Mule
Also, check out a list of my best vodka cocktails and cheap drinks to make at home!
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Blueberry Moscow Mule Recipe
Ingredients
Blueberry Moscow Mule
- 1 1/2 ounce vodka
- 1/2 ounce blueberry ginger syrup, recipe below
- 1/2 ounce lime juice
- 1 cup ginger beer
Blueberry Ginger Syrup
- 3/4 cup ginger juice, unsweetened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup blueberries, fresh
Instructions
Blueberry Moscow Mule
- Pour the vodka, blueberry syrup, and lime juice into a copper cup.
- Add the ginger beer and stir.
- Fill the glass with ice.
- Give it another stir and garnish with blueberries and a lime wedge.
Blueberry Ginger Syrup
- Add the ginger juice, sugar and blueberries into a medium saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a soft boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
- Strain through a strainer to remove the blueberries. You'll be left with a thick, purple blueberry syrup.
Ooo. I’m gonna have to admit that I am a moscow mule fan… but I didn’t know how easy this is to make at home. This is a dangerous info! LOL. I’m going to have to try this blueberry syrup too. Love the change to the recipe.
Such a great recipe!!!
This is one my favorite drinks. I am definitely going to try this next time. Yummy addition.
Blueberry yummm!!! This week we created a kiwi shrub to combine with a moscow mule. It was delish!
Hey, thanks for the recipes!
fyi Tito’s is made from corn not potatoes
Wowwww so creative! I LOVE moscow mules, and LOVE blueberries! You are my new favorite person ever 🙂
Oh this looks delightful. I typically like to stick to the original when it comes to mules though. Check out Grey Goose’s video tutorial if you want to stick to the standard http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zM4uTrwUuc
Great recipe, and I have to ask, where did you get those cups!?
Had my first Moscow Mule last week here in Maine! Love the blueberry idea, now I need to order some copper mugs 😉 when we get back!
I really love your recipes. But what is ginger beer?
I’ve been craving a Moscow Mule for the longest time! I always have them at one of my favorite restaurants with their fresh oysters, but I’ll need to make your blueberry version from now on, and with so much fresh fruit this season, the possibilities are endless.