One of my favorite warm-weather cocktails is the classic Moscow Mule. Lucky for me the Mule has been making a big comeback at bars and restaurants all over the country!
Traditionally made with non-alcoholic ginger beer and vodka, I’ve updated this refreshing drink by also including strawberry juice and muddled mint leaves. This cocktail takes on a beautiful red color and a sweet, fruity flavor that’s perfect for sipping on an outdoor patio in the glorious spring weather.
Strawberry and Mint Moscow Mule
Makes 1 cocktail
Ingredients:
- 3 mint leaves
- 1 shot of vodka (1.5 oz)
- 2 shots of non-alcoholic ginger beer (3 oz.)
- Juice from 3 large strawberries
- Healthy squeeze of lime
- Ice
Instructions:
Muddle the mint leaves at the bottom of a cocktail glass by twisting the leaves into the glass with a spoon or muddler. You’ll know it’s muddled when you can smell the mint!
Add ice to the glass followed by a shot of vodka and the ginger beer.
Using a mesh sieve held over your glass or cocktail shaker, press the strawberries one by one against the mesh to extract the juice directly into the glass.
Squeeze a good amount of lime juice into the glass and give it a stir. Garnish with a strawberry, lime wedge and a fun straw. Enjoy with friends, preferably in the sunshine!
Moscow Mules are traditionally served in a cold copper mug, but serving the drink in a clear glass shows off the beautiful red color and bits of mint leaf.
Jackie Fogartie (often known as Jackie Fo) is a NJ born, NC living event planner and freelance writer/blogger. Five plus years ago, Jackie started an events and wedding planning business based in Charlotte, North Carolina called Jackie Fogartie Events handling events of all sizes from intimate baby showers to large weddings. In addition to making events go off without a hitch, Jackie writes a blog covering all things food, cocktail and party. She has also written for brands such as General Mills, Aladdin insulated mason jars and Proctor & Gamble. You can often find her staying true to her NJ Italian roots by eating big bowls of pasta and drinking copious amounts of red wine. Cheers!
