A Raspberry Moscow Mule is a refreshing cocktail that comes together with just a few ingredients including vodka, raspberry simple syrup, ginger beer, and lime juice! The raspberry simple syrup can be made in advance, making it a great prep-ahead cocktail that will impress your guests. Serve it in a copper mug for a cold drink!
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Key Ingredients
- Raspberry simple syrup- made with fresh raspberries and equal parts water and sugar. This step only takes a few minutes but adds the perfect amount of sweetness to the drink. Plus, you can prep this in advance!
- Lime juice- for added freshness and a touch of acidity.
- Vodka- traditional in a Moscow Mule. Feel free to use your favorite vodka brand, but no need to break the bank! For extra raspberry flavor, feel free to use a raspberry-flavored vodka!
- Ginger beer- this is my favorite brand, but any ginger beer will work.
Raspberry Simple Syrup Tips
Raspberry simple syrup is made by simply boiling equal parts raspberries, sugar, and water until the sugar is completely dissolved. I then strain it to remove the seeds. You can make it up to a few weeks in advance.
The simple syrup is a key ingredient in this cocktail recipe, but if you are in a pinch, you can also muddle a small handful of raspberries at the bottom of your drink for some raspberry flavor.
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Variations and substitutions
- To make a non-alcoholic version of this raspberry mule, omit the vodka and add a splash more of ginger beer.
- For a fun twist, swap the vodka for tequila (for a Mexican Mule)!
- For a blueberry Moscow mule, swap the raspberry simple syrup with this Blueberry Simple Syrup instead!
Serving and Garnish suggestions
Serve this raspberry mule in a copper mug with fresh raspberries and lime wedges for a festive drink! The copper mug is not only beautiful but it also helps keep the drink extra cold. If you don't have copper mugs, Moscow mules are still delicious in regular glasses!
More refreshing fruity cocktail ideas
I hope you love this Raspberry Mule! If you give it a try, I'd love to hear what you think!
Please drink responsibly.
📖 Recipe
Raspberry Moscow Mule
Ingredients
Raspberry Simple Syrup (makes about 1 ½ cups, perfect for 4 drinks)
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 cup granulated white cane sugar
Raspberry Mule
- 3 ounces raspberry simple syrup
- 0.5 ounce lime juice
- 1.5 ounces vodka
- 3 ounces ginger beer
- 3 raspberries for garnish, optional
- 1 lime wedge for garnish, optional
Instructions
Raspberry Simple Syrup
- Add the raspberries to a medium saucepan and muddle them gently with the back of a spoon. Stir in the sugar and water. Heat the pan over medium-high heat until gently boiling. Reduce to a simmer and simmer for 10 minutes, or until sugar is completely dissolved and you can only see the seeds left in the raspberries. Strain through a fine mesh strainer. Cool completely before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Raspberry Mule
- In a glass (preferrably a copper mug), add a handful of ice, the raspberry simple syrup, lime juice, vodka, and ginger beer. Stir well and top with additional ice. Garnish with raspberries and a lime wedge, if desired.
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Judee says
I can't wait to try this! I love everything in it!! Looks pretty too
Caitlin from CC's Table says
Thank you so much! I hope you give it a try and love it! 🙂