Summertime Mule

Vodka and ginger beer mingle with summery flavors for a crisp and refreshing cocktail to enjoy on hot days. This pairs nicely with crunchy raw veggies for an aperitivo outdoors.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 222 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup fresh blueberries
• 2 fresh mint leaves
• 5 fresh mint leaves
• ½ lime, cut into 2 wedges
• ice, divided
• ½ (3 inch) piece English cucumber, diced
• 2 fluid ounces vodka (such as Tito's®)
• ½ cup ginger beer (such as Fentimans)
• 3 fresh blueberries
• 1 slice cucumber

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Fill a copper cup or mug with ice.

Step 2

Muddle mint leaves in a cocktail shaker until crushed. Add diced cucumber, blueberries, and 2 lime wedges. Muddle until cucumber and blueberries are crushed and limes have been juiced. Add more ice and vodka. Cover the shaker and shake until the outside has frosted.

Step 3

Strain the cocktail into the iced cup, top with ginger beer, and garnish with 3 blueberries, 2 mint leaves, and a slice of cucumber.