Moscow Mules are always a hit and very refreshing! We’re sharing an easy recipe for blueberry Moscow Mules! They’re perfect for summer sipping!
We love this cocktail because it’s a great drink to sip on while relaxing by the lake during the summer months and the ginger vibe makes it nice around the holidays too. The copper mug keeps it fresh and cold too!
While making them this time around, I wanted to add something different to the mix. So we made an effortless blueberry ginger syrup to pour over the Moscow Mule… and a Blueberry Moscow Mule was born!
The syrup adds a blueberry flavor and color to the cocktail. I also love the added antioxidants from the fresh blueberries!
How to Make a Blueberry Moscow Mule
Blueberry Ginger Syrup
The syrup is what gives the Moscow Mule the blueberry flavor. To make it extra gingery we use ginger juice, it’s pressed ginger without added sugar. It adds the best ginger flavor!
To make the syrup you’ll need ginger juice, sugar and fresh blueberries. See the recipe in the recipe card below.
Blueberry Moscow Mule
Ingredients
- Ginger Beer
- Fresh Lime Juice
- Vodka
- Blueberry Ginger Syrup
Directions
Squeeze fresh lime juice in a small bowl.
Add the vodka, ginger blueberry syrup and lime juice in a copper cup.
Add ice and top with ginger beer. Give it a stir to mix.
Serve with blueberries or a lime wedge.
Copper Mugs
This Moscow Mules Recipe works best if delivered in a copper vessel!
The most scientific benefit of using copper Moscow mule mugs is temperature. For centuries, the best drinkers have known that chilled drinks in copper cups offer an extra-cool sensation, due to the metal quickly taking on the icy temperature of the cocktail.
We used these copper cups for this recipe.
ORIGINS OF THE MOSCOW MULE
The mule was born in Manhattan but “stalled” on the West Coast for the duration. The birthplace of “Little Moscow” was in New York’s Chatham Hotel. That was back in 1941 when the first carload of Jack Morgan’s Cock ‘n’ Bull ginger beer was railing over the plains to give New Yorkers a happy surprise.
The Violette Family helped. Three friends were in the Chatham bar, one John A. Morgan, known as Jack, president of Cock ‘n’ Bull Products and owner of the Hollywood Cock ‘n’ Bull Restaurant; one was John G. Martin, president of G.F. Heublein Brothers Inc. of Hartford, Conn., and the third was Rudolph Kunett, president of the Pierre Smirnoff, Heublein’s vodka division.
Martin and Kunett had their minds on their vodka and wondered what would happen if a two-ounce shot joined with Morgan’s ginger beer and the squeeze of lemon.
Ice was ordered, lemons procured, mugs ushered in and the concoction put together. It was good. It lifted the spirit to adventure. Moscow Mules were born!
This story was well known for years, however, in 2007 a new version of the invention of the Moscow mule cocktail was published.
In this version the cocktail’s inventor was Wes Price, Morgan’s head bartender and the drink was born out of a need to clear the bar’s cellar that was packed with unsaleable goods such as Smirnoff Vodka and ginger beer.
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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 ginger beer, vodka and lime juice in a copper cup and stir.
- Add in the ice and then pour a little blueberry syrup on the top.
- 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.
Trang says
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.
stephanie says
Such a great recipe!!!
Krissy Allori says
This is one my favorite drinks. I am definitely going to try this next time. Yummy addition.
Zest it Up says
Blueberry yummm!!! This week we created a kiwi shrub to combine with a moscow mule. It was delish!
dave says
Hey, thanks for the recipes!
fyi Tito’s is made from corn not potatoes
April @www.lsnem.com says
Wowwww so creative! I LOVE moscow mules, and LOVE blueberries! You are my new favorite person ever 🙂
Bianca says
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
Caitlin says
Great recipe, and I have to ask, where did you get those cups!?
Ani says
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!
Judy says
I really love your recipes. But what is ginger beer?
Diana Miranda says
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.