Blackberry-Cucumber Mule
A refreshing twist on the classic Moscow Mule featuring muddled blackberries, cucumber, and mint. This cocktail combines vodka, fresh lemon juice, and ginger beer for a sophisticated summer drink.
1 servings
3 min
Ingredients
- •3 whole ripe blackberries
- •2 slices cucumber slices, 1/4 inch thick
- •10 leaves fresh mint leaves
- •2 ounces vodka
- •¾ ounce fresh lemon juice
- •½ ounce 1:1 simple syrup (see note)
- •2½ ounces ginger beer
- •1 serving mint sprig and cucumber wheel
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Muddle blackberries, cucumber, and mint in the smaller half of a cocktail shaker. Add vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup and fill with ice. Shake until well chilled, about 12 seconds. Double-strain into an ice-filled collins glass, pour the ginger beer down the side of the glass, and give it a brief, gentle stir. Garnish with mint sprig and cucumber wheel, plus a straw if you have one.
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