Make your patio nights even more refreshing with a new spin on your traditional mule. Sweet, fruity and a touch spicy, this fresh strawberry-mint Moscow mule packs a punch of flavor that everyone is sure to love. Plus, this classic vodka cocktail requires only a handful of ingredients and a few minutes to put together, making it perfect for entertaining.
Get excited, mule lovers. I have another mule recipe for you, and it’s a delight.
Like my grapefruit gin mule and cherry-orange Kentucky mule, this cocktail takes fresh fruit to give it a fun, delicious twist. In this case, ripe strawberries serve as our fruit of choice for the perfect spring or summer sipper. I tend to play it seasonal with my cocktails, so when the warmer days start to pop up, I say we enjoy all the strawberry-flavored drinks we can handle, such as this strawberry-basil Tom Collins, strawberry mint julep and roasted strawberry margarita.
And now we get to add this strawberry-mint Moscow mule to the list! Lucky us. Looks like we’re in for some good drinking this season.
How to Make Strawberry-Mint Moscow Mule
Even if you’re new to home bartending, you’ll find mixing this mule is as simple as it gets. We grab a cocktail shaker and throw in a couple strawberries, fresh mint leaves and lime juice, and then we muddle until the strawberries break down and just about liquify. If you like making drinks, I recommend picking up a muddler, but a wooden spoon will take care of the job if you don’t have one on hand.
Now we add some vodka and a handful of ice, pop on the top and give it a good shake. About 15 to 30 seconds will do. From here, we need to strain the cocktail into ice-filled copper mugs. Since the strawberries are thick once muddled, I recommend using a cocktail strainer rather than the holes on top of the cocktail shaker. The juices will come out much more easily, and you’ll get the perfect amount of that tasty strawberry pulp.
And just like that, all that’s left is to top with ginger beer and sip the night away. Couldn’t be simpler, right? Right.
Do I Need Copper Mugs for Moscow Mules?
I love serving Moscow mules in copper mugs. The copper insulates our strawberry-mint Moscow mule to make it extra refreshing, and they’re oh-so pretty.
That said, you can certainly serve these mules in another cocktail glass if you don’t have copper mugs on hand. Don’t let a lack of copper mugs stop you from making this delicious fresh strawberry mule.
Perfect Pairing
I always love salmon and strawberries together. Those tart notes from the strawberries add a nice brightness that helps cut through the fatty salmon. Fortunately for you, I love salmon and have some delicious options. Give this strawberry-mint Moscow mule a try with my burrata-blackened salmon panzanella salad, slow-roasted blood orange salmon or salmon-avocado burgers.
When you’re in the mood for a fun twist on a classic cocktail, I hope you try this strawberry-mint Moscow mule. Please let me know how you enjoyed this fruity Moscow mule recipe in the comment section and don’t forget to sign up for my newsletter. You can also catch me on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook and Twitter.
Cheers!
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Strawberry-Mint Moscow Mule
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 drink 1x
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Make your patio nights even more refreshing with a new spin on your traditional mule. Sweet, fruity and a touch spicy, this fresh strawberry-mint Moscow mule packs a punch of flavor that everyone is sure to love. Plus, this classic vodka cocktail requires only a handful of ingredients and a few minutes to put together, making it perfect for entertaining.
Ingredients
2 strawberries, tops removed and sliced
8–10 mint leaves
1/2 lime, juiced
2 ounces vodka
Ice
6 ounces ginger beer
Instructions
- Add the strawberries to a cocktail shaker and then add the mint leaves and lime juice on top. Muddle until the strawberries just about liquify.
- Pour in the vodka and add a handful of ice. Put on the top and shake vigorously for about 15-30 seconds.
- Strain into ice-filled copper mugs or your cocktail glass of choice. You’ll find it’s easier to strain using a cocktail strainer rather than the holes on your cocktail shaker. Top with ginger beer and gently stir to combine. Enjoy!
Notes
- Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
- Category: Beverages
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 228
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 2
- Fat: 0
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: strawberry mint Moscow mule
With the summer weather around the corner, and berry season, this is the perfect drink. I know it would be a hit at bbq parties. Hopefully, we can entertain again soon.
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Gosh, I hope so! It’s at least great even as a spring sipper for family nights at home.
Oh wow this looks absolutely amazing and perfect for the upcoming warmer months. I can just imagine a tray of these served at our next summer bbq!
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I’m sure they’ll be a hit!
Sooo perfect for summer! Your pictures are absolutely beautiful too!
Thanks so much, Megan! I definitely plan on sipping on this all summer long.
I love this flavour twist! I know you can mace a mule in regular glasses, but looking at your pretty pictures convinces me I should add copper mugs to my list sooner than later.
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And they just add to the fun! 😀
Perfectly refreshing! I love the combo of strawberries and mint in this…sounds like a perfect start to the weekend to me. Cheers!
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Heck yeah! I’ll cheers to that! 😀🍹
I LOVE the idea of a strawberry mule! Great way to change my usual cocktails. And I can’t wait to try your strawberry julep too! You have great cocktails.
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Awww, thanks so much, Paula! That’s so sweet of you to say.
What a great summer drink….and I just happen to have all the ingredients for this in my refrigerator so I know what I’ll be making for cocktails this evening!
Yay! Love when that happens. Hope you enjoyed!
I simply love your copper mugs – they really add to the festive touch. I’m definitely making the strawberry-mint Moscow Mules for our next gathering. Hopefully it’s a bbq with nice weather. I’m printing out the recipe so I have it.
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I hope you do get some nice weather! I think they’re even better when served on the patio. 😀☀️
I am really looking forward to Sunday night now. With the mule like this, it is definitely going to be amazing. Can’t wait! 🙂
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Sounds like a good way to spend a Sunday night!
This mule will be perfect once the summer strawberries are ripe and the mint in the garden is flourishing. I can’t wait to give it a try.
Yes! It’s even better when it’s garden-fresh. 😀