How to Make Summertime Mule - A Step-by-Step Guide

As the summer heat begins to settle in, there's nothing quite like a refreshing drink to cool you down and lift your spirits. One cocktail that perfectly captures the essence of summertime is the Summertime Mule. This delightful beverage is a twist on the classic Moscow Mule, but with a seasonal twist that makes it perfect for sipping on a hot summer day.

What makes the Summertime Mule so special is its combination of bright, fruity flavors and the crispness of ginger beer. It's the p...

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Ingredients

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

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Servings: 1
  • Yield: 1 mule cocktail

  • Fill a copper cup or mug with ice.
  • 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.
  • Strain the cocktail into the iced cup, top with ginger beer, and garnish with 3 blueberries, 2 mint leaves, and a slice of cucumber.
  • Nutrition

    222 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 12mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 19g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 16mg
    • Calcium: 31mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 153mg