Strawberry Mule
Fresh strawberry sweetness meets sharp ginger and lime in this summery twist on the Moscow Mule.
Ingredients
- Vodka45 ml
- Lime juice, freshly squeezed15 ml
- Strawberry, hulled and sliced4 whole
- Simple syrup (1 part Sugar, 1 part Water)15 ml
- Ginger beertop up
- Mint, to garnish (optional)1 sprig
- Strawberry, to garnish, on the rim (optional)1 slice
Method
- Put the sliced strawberries in the bottom of a copper mug or highball glass.
- Add the lime juice and gently muddle the strawberries until well crushed and juicy.
- Pour in the vodka and simple syrup, and fill the mug with ice cubes.
- Stir well to mix and chill.
- Top up with ginger beer and give it a light stir to bring the flavours together.
- Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint or thyme and a strawberry slice on the rim. Serve straight away.
About this drink
The Moscow Mule was born in 1940s Los Angeles as a simple trio of vodka, ginger beer and lime, served in its iconic copper mug. The strawberry version is a modern addition that uses the berries' natural sweetness to soften the ginger's bite and give the drink a bright, summery character. It has become a fixture in cocktail bars for anyone who wants something fruity without giving up the refreshing, fizzy finish.
