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How to Make a Moscow Mule 4 Ways Using Summer Produce

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at American chapter.

Moscow mules are incredibly refreshing and are some of my favorite cocktails. Despite the common misconception, they are actually pretty easy to make. Here are my favorite Moscow mule recipes to make over the summer that use fresh fruit and the classic ginger beer.  Perfect to cool you down in the summer heat!

Blueberry Cucumber Moscow Mule

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 5 minutesCook time: 10 minutesTotal time: 15 minutesServings:1 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Delfina Barbiero

    Drop the blueberries and cucumber slices into a shaker. Use a muddler to squeeze the juices from the cucumbers and blueberries.

  2. Delfina Barbiero

    After you squeeze out all of the juices, pour in the shot of vodka, the ginger beer, and ice.

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    Shake it up.

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    Pour and enjoy!

Watermelon Moscow Mule

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 5 minutesCook time: 10 minutesTotal time: 15 minutesServings:1 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Delfina Barbiero

    Put the cubed watermelon into the shaker and then use the muddler to squeeze out the juices. Then pour into your cup.

  2. Delfina Barbiero

    Add the vodka, ginger beer, and ice into the cup with the watermelon and stir.

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    Garnish with a slice of watermelon and a mint leaf and enjoy!

Apple Spice Moscow Mule

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 5 minutesCook time: minutesTotal time: 5 minutesServings:1 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Delfina Barbiero

    Put the apple cider, ginger beer, vodka, and ice into the shaker and shake.

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    Pour into your cup, garnish with a cinnamon stick, and enjoy!

Crushed Cherries Moscow Mule

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 5 minutesCook time: 10 minutesTotal time: 15 minutesServings:1 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Delfina Barbiero

    Drop the cherries into the shaker and use the muddler to squish the cherries.

  2. Delfina Barbiero

    Pout the cherry juice into your cup.

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    Add the vodka, the ginger beer, the lime juice, and the ice. Enjoy!

These Moscow mules are perfect for sipping poolside, the 4th of July, and the beach. 

I am foodie passionate about chocolate, Asado, and the dynamics in social constructs in food distribution. I am also an avid reader (read more than 20 books this summer :)) with a Booktube channel, The Unapologetic Book Nerd.