Strawberry-Mint Moscow Mule

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.

Ingredients

Now let's gather our strawberry Moscow mule ingredients. Here's everything we need.

• Fresh strawberries: For our signature flavor.
• Fresh mint leaves: Not only does this add the perfect herbal sweetness but you'll love the fragrance it gives.
• Fresh lime juice: See a theme here? Fresh is best!
• Vodka: Grey Goose is a good option for a top-shelf mule, but if you're looking for a mid-range vodka, Tito's Handmade Vodka or Deep Eddy Vodka work well. These days, you can also find a lot of high-quality vodka from local distilleries for affordable prices.
• Ice: Mules should always be icy cold, so make sure you have plenty on hand.
• Ginger beer: To give us that perfect spice kick.
• Bar tools: A citrus juicer, muddler, cocktail shaker, cocktail strainer, bar spoon and copper mug.

How to Make

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.

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 gently stir in ginger beer and sip the night away with this fresh strawberry mule. For an extra fancy touch, add a strawberry and mint sprig as a garnish. 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.

Expert Tips and FAQs

• Strawberries are just a starting point. Feel free to experiment with other fruits, like blackberries, blueberries and peaches.
• Before garnishing, place a mint sprig in the palm of your hand and quickly clap your other hand on top of the mint. This will release its fragrant oil and make for a wonderful drinking experience.
• 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.
• When sorting through limes at the store, pick those that have some give when you press them. Hard limes are a sign that they're dried out.
• Before juicing the lime, firmly roll it under the palm of your hand on the countertop several times to release the juice.

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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