Blood Orange Moscow Mule

Let’s give a favorite classic cocktail an extra jolt of citrus with this fresh blood orange Moscow mule! Mixed with freshly squeezed blood orange and lime juices and topped with a citrusy ginger beer, this mule is even more refreshing than the original version and comes together in fewer than five minutes. You can make it as a single drink or a large pitcher for parties. No matter how you serve it, this is one crowd-pleasing cocktail that’s perfect for any and all occasions.

Course Beverages

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings drink

Calories 218kcal

Author Amanda McGrory-Dixon

Equipment

Copper mug
Citrus juicer
Jigger or small measuring cup
Bar spoon

Ingredients

2 ounces vodka
2 ounces freshly squeezed blood orange juice
½ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
Ice
6 ounces chilled blood orange ginger beer (see notes)
Slice of blood orange for garnish, optional

Instructions

Add the vodka, blood orange juice, lime juice and a handful of ice to the copper mug.
Using a bar spoon, stir the mixture until chilled, about 15-20 seconds.
Top with chilled blood orange ginger beer. Gently stir to combine.
If desired, garnish with a blood orange slice. Enjoy!

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Notes

For an eight-drink pitcher: Add 2 cups vodka, 2 cups blood orange juice, ½ cup lime juice and a couple handfuls of ice to a pitcher. Stir for about 20 seconds. Use a slotted spoon to remove the remaining ice. This accounts for typical dilution. Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. After that, the lime juice will start to lose its brightness. When you're ready to serve, pour in 6 cups chilled blood orange ginger beer (that's the equivalent of eight 6-ounce bottles).

If using regular ginger beer, add 1 ounce more than the recipe calls for to get that extra citrusy boost.
Pick limes that have some give when you squeeze them to ensure they're ripe.
To enjoy blood orange cocktails all year long, you can freeze the juice.
For an extra refreshing drink, you can stick the copper mugs in the freezer 15-30 minutes before serving.
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

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