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Blueberry Mule

A refreshing twist on the classic mule with muddled blueberries, vodka, ginger beer, and lime juice.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 glass
Course: Drinks and Beverages
Cuisine: American
Calories: 185
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 8 to 10 fresh blueberries
  • 2 ounces 60 milliliters vodka
  • 4 to 5 ounces 120 to 150 milliliters ginger beer
  • 0.5 ounce 15 milliliters fresh lime juice
  • 1 cup crushed or cubed ice
  • Lime wheel or fresh blueberries for garnish

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker or mason jar
  • Jigger
  • Muddler or wooden spoon
  • Cocktail strainer
  • highball or copper mule glass
  • Bar spoon
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Chill your highball or copper mule glass in the freezer for at least five minutes.
  2. Add 8 to 10 fresh blueberries to a cocktail shaker or mason jar.
  3. Muddle the blueberries gently for 10 to 15 seconds to release their juices without pulverizing them.
  4. Pour in 2 ounces (60 milliliters) of vodka and 0.5 ounce (15 milliliters) of fresh lime juice.
  5. Fill the shaker halfway with ice and shake vigorously for 10 to 15 seconds until the outside of the shaker is frosty and cold.
  6. Remove the chilled glass from the freezer and fill it with fresh ice.
  7. Strain the cocktail mixture into the prepared glass using a cocktail strainer to catch pulp and ice chips.
  8. Top the drink with 4 to 5 ounces (120 to 150 milliliters) of ginger beer.
  9. Stir gently with a bar spoon to combine all ingredients.
  10. Garnish with a lime wheel or a few fresh blueberries on a pick and serve immediately.

Notes

Use a fine mesh strainer as a secondary filter for an ultra-smooth drink without any pulp texture.