Blackberry Mint Moscow Mule
Courtesy of C&H Sugar
In partnership with C&H Sugar
Ginger, lime juice, and sweet blackberry syrup give this traditional Moscow Mule a refreshingly fruity flair. Add an extra kick to this vodka-based cocktail with the addition of fresh mint and whole blackberries.
How to Make It
1
In a small saucepan, place the blackberries, sugar, and water and cook at medium heat for about 10 minutes. Crush the blackberries while they are cooking and stir occasionally.
2
Remove from heat and pass mixture through a strainer. Let the blackberry mixture cool at room temperature. Reserve.
3
In a small pitcher, combine ginger beer, vodka, lime juice, and blackberry syrup. Stir to combine.
4
Add ice to two copper mugs and add the cocktail mixture. Garnish with mint and fresh blackberries.
Ingredients
For the Blackberry Syrup
1 cup fresh blackberries
5 tbsp C&H® Demerara Cane Sugar
¼ cup water
For the Moscow Mule
1 cup ginger beer
½ cup vodka
1 fl oz freshly squeezed lime juice
1 fl oz blackberry syrup
mint leaves, for garnish
ice