Summertime Mule

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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.

Submitted by Buckwheat Queen
Updated on September 26, 2024
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
1
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Ingredients

  • ice, divided

Cocktail:

  • 5 fresh mint leaves

  • 1 (1 ½-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)

Garnish:

  • 3 fresh blueberries

  • 2 fresh mint leaves

  • 1 slice cucumber

Directions

  1. Fill a copper cup or mug with ice.

  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.

  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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

222 Calories
0g Fat
25g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Calories 222
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 12mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 25g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 19g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin C 16mg 17%
Calcium 31mg 2%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 153mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.