It’s no secret that one of our favorite cocktails is the Moscow Mule. With only three ingredients, it’s super easy to make and has become our go-to party cocktail.
Today we’re teaming up with Hangar 1 Vodka on this post, which is kind of perfect because it’s definitely a go-to vodka for me. Aside from being tasty, it’s just a very, very pretty bottle. 🙂 Anyway, here are three flavorful twists on the classic Moscow Mule recipe! (Spoiler—they’re delicious!!)
First up—the Smashed Cherry Mule. I’ll take any excuse to buy fresh cherries this time of year. This drink is both flavored and colored with beautiful, bright red cherries. It’s super refreshing!
Smashed Cherry Mule, serves one.
2 ounces Hangar 1 Straight Vodka
4 fresh cherries
ginger beer
lime
In the bottom of your cup, muddle four cherries (cut in half, seeds removed) with the juice of half a lime. Add vodka, ice and top with ginger beer. Garnish with a lime slice and a fresh cherry.
SO good! I love eating the cherries when the drink is gone.
Next up, the Frozen Mule. His appearance is a little modest, but don’t be fooled—this drink is legit! The blending step takes away the carbonation, making it a unique slushy consistency. You have to try it.
2 ounces Hangar 1 Straight Vodka
ginger beer
lime
Blend together two ounces vodka, a can of ginger beer, juice of half a lime and a few handfuls of ice to make this super yummy treat! Garnish with a lime slice and a bit of fresh mint.
And last, but not least, the Garden Party Mule. I have talked before about the importance of scents with cocktails. The rosemary and cucumber do add a mild flavor to the drink, but even more so, they create an awesome fresh scent that captures all the senses as you enjoy your drink. Bonus points for edible flowers. It really looks like a garden party in there, right?!
Garden Party Mule, serves one.
2 ounces Hangar 1 Straight Vodka
ginger beer
lime
rosemary
mint
cucumber
edible flowers (optional)
First, make a traditional Moscow Mule by combining two ounces vodka with ginger beer on ice. Squeeze juice of half a lime. Next, add fresh herbal elements for garnish, taste and scent!
There are infinite flavor combinations that you can try! If you love citrus, make a Blood Orange Mule. If you like berries, make a Mixed Berry Mule. Use whatever you have on hand to add fresh flavors to your simple cocktails this summer! xx. Elsie
Credits// Author and Photography: Elsie Larson. Photos edited with A Beautiful Mess Actions.
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Ingredients
Smashed Cherry Mule
- 2 ounces Vodka
- 4 fresh cherries
- ginger beer
- lime
Frozen Mule
- 2 ounces Vodka
- ginger beer
- lime
Garden Party Mule
- 2 ounces Vodka
- ginger beer
- lime
- rosemary
- mint
- cucumber
- edible flowers (optional)
Instructions
- Smashed Cherry: In the bottom of your cup, muddle four cherries (cut in half, seeds removed) with the juice of half a lime. Add vodka, ice and top with ginger beer. Garnish with a lime slice and a fresh cherry.
- Frozen: Blend together two ounces vodka, a can of ginger beer, juice of half a lime and a few handfuls of ice to make this super yummy treat! Garnish with a lime slice and a bit of fresh mint.
- Garden Party: First, make a traditional Moscow Mule by combining two ounces vodka with ginger beer on ice. Squeeze juice of half a lime. Next, add fresh herbal elements for garnish, taste and scent!
These look DELICIOUS. Definitely a post to keep in mind for sunny weather!
You completely turned me onto this drink, and now I won’t hardly drink anything else!! 🙂 I haven’t tried the cherry variation yet, but it is on my list! Ginger beer is my jam 🙂
LOVE your MM cocktail twists!
Once in Charleston at the Gin Joint (thanks to a tip from A Beautiful Mess) I had a Monticello Mule, which was a pomegranate version of the Moscow Mule. AND IT WAS AMAZING. I’d love to get a recipe for a pomegranate version sometime. I think it was a seasonal item that’s no longer offered, and my husband and I still talk about that deliciousness.
These sound delicious!
Never seen Barretts Ginger Beer. How was it? I like really spicy ginger beers with Moscow Mules.
Love a Moscow mule, the cherry one sounds delicious!
Lauren
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Did you use crushed ice in the drinks? it looks like a slushy, which sounds delicious.
They all look amazing, but that smashed cherry version is a-calling my name!!!
Jo
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These are my favorite drink too, but I can’t find a ginger beer without a ton of sugar in it! They have more sugar than regular sodas, I’ve found. Any ideas?
I don’t think I’ve had the Moscow Mule, but all these sound great! 🙂
I totally get this is for vodka (being sponsored by Hangar). With that said, my latest obsession is a Kentucky Mule… just swap the vodka for Bourbon! If you’re a whiskey/bourbon gal like myself, you’ll be hooked in no time!
Looks so refreshing and delicious! Fun ideas!
Happy Summer!
xx Lane
These all look so refreshing! Also, I’m obsessed with those cups!
Paige
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Oh wow, cherry mule? I never really drank such thing, but it looks promising as I just imagined how would that taste x
yummi!
Betty | Inspiremeand
haha! Hilarious!!!
xoxo! Elsie
Thanks so much!! 🙂
xx- Els
I bought it locally! (betcha can find one on Amazon, though!)
xoxo! Elsie
Mmmm I LOVE Moscow mules!! Can’t wait to try these variations x
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These look so delicious! I can definitely see setting up a Moscow Mule bar at my next get together! Thanks for the tips.