Blackberry Mint Moscow Mules

Blackberry Mint Moscow Mule
Courses
Difficulty Beginner
Time
Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time: 30 mins
Best Season Summer
Description

A sweet and fresh blackberry syrup gives this traditional Moscow mule a fun and delicious flair. 

Ingredients
    Blackberry Simple Syrup
  • 1 cup Fresh Blackberries
  • 2/3 cup Sugar
  • 1 cup Water
    • Moscow Mule
  • Fresh Mint
  • Fresh Limes
  • Ginger Beer
  • Vodka* (Optional)
Instructions
    Blackberry Simple Syrup

  1. Taking your water and sugar in a sauce pan on medium heat. Stir till sugar is melted completely.

  2. Add whole blackberries and stir.

  3. Allow syrup mixture to come to a simmer and break up blackberries a bit.

  4. Remove from heat and let that sit and cool to room temperature

  5. [Optional] Use a mesh strainer to separate the blackberries seeds/pulp [ it is completely dependent on if you like “blackberry pulp” in your drink]

  6. Refrigerate your syrup in an airtight container till you are ready to use

    7. Assembling the Moscow Mule

  7. Muddle 2-3 leaves of mint at the bottom of your cocktail shaker.

  8. Squeeze a wedge of lime into the cocktail shaker.

  10. Add ice, vodka, and blackberry simple syrup.

  11. Shake. 

  12. Pour into your copper mug ¾ of the way and top with ginger beer.

  13. Optional [but so pretty]: Garnish with a mint leaf, and lime wedge

  14. *Enjoying without alcohol

    If you want to enjoy this beverage without alcohol; muddle the mint in cocktail shaker, add lime, blackberry simple syrup and ice. Pour into your copper mug, top off with ginger beer (in place of vodka), and enjoy!

Read it online: https://hungryblasian.com/recipe/blackberry-mint-moscow-mules/