The typical Russian capital Mule may be a super straightforward cocktail that includes John Barleycorn, ginger beer, and lime juice. It doesn’t necessarily need any updating, but I thought that the sweet and spicy ginger beer would pair deliciously with the tartness of fresh blackberries and the peppery, minty flavors of basil. And not to pat myself on the back or anything, but I was right.
These cocktails are ultra-flavorful without relying on cloying sweetness to make them enjoyable. There’s nothing frou-frou about them, despite the addition of fresh berries– the ginger beer keeps that fruitiness in check. I can imagine drinking these with the guys while watching the upcoming championship games just as easily as I can imagine drinking them on a hot summer day by the pool. And I plan to do both.
Needless to say, Blackberry Basil Moscow Mules are going to be a regular cocktail hour creation in this house.
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INGREDIENTS :
- 1 cup blackberries, plus more to garnish
- 10 fresh basil leaves, plus more to garnish
- 8 ounces (1 cup) vodka
- Juice of 2 limes, plus sliced lime, to garnish
- Lightly crushed ice
- Ginger beer, to top
INSTRUCTIONS :
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle the blackberries and basil in the vodka, making sure to get the blackberries to fully release their juices. Add the lime juice to the shaker and fill three quarters of the way with ice. Shake until chilled, about 15 seconds. Fill copper mugs with lightly crushed ice. Double strain the mixture into the mugs through a fine mesh strainer to ensure that no seeds wind up in the drinks. Top with ginger beer and garnish with additional blackberries, basil, and lime slices.
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