What alcohol goes best with this blueberry mule?

Herbal gin highlights the ginger, vodka keeps it crisp, and rum or whiskey adds warmth. We've made it with all of these spirits and they are all delicious and refreshing.

Do I have to use the ginger beer?

The ginger beer is a big part of what makes this blueberry mint mule shine - the mint, blueberry, and spicy ginger beer combo is fantastic. If you're not a ginger beer fan, start with a small splash, taste, and add more little by little until it's just right for you.

Can I use fresh blueberries instead of a puree?

Muddling fresh blueberries works if in a pinch on time, but we recommend taking the time to make the puree. The result will be a stronger blueberry pop and a smoother drink.

Can I just muddle fresh mint leaves instead of using a mint syrup?

Yes, you can muddle fresh mint leaves instead of using mint simple syrup, but the balance of the drink will change. Muddling brings out some mint flavor, just not as much as the syrup. The syrup gives this blueberry mule its stronger mint note to stand up to the ginger beer. You'll also loose the sweetness the syrup provides, so add a little honey, sugar, or agave to bring the drink back into balance.

Can I freeze the batch mix?

Yes, the batch mix can be frozen. Thaw in the fridge and shake or stir well before using.

Blueberry Mint Mule - Batch Mix

Description

We're leaning into our beverage craze with this blueberry mule recipe. It combines the flavors of a mint mule (no muddling needed) with blueberries for a refreshing beverage that's perfect for summer parties, brunches, or anytime you want a beverage that feels fancy but is easy to make.

Ingredients

Scale

Blueberry puree (Makes 1 1/2 cup)

435-450 grams (18 ounces=~3 1/3 cups) blueberries (fresh or frozen)
3 teaspoons sugar
3 teaspoons water

Batch Mix (Makes 12 Drinks)

12 ounces mint simple syrup (make in advance)
10 ounces fresh lime juice
14 ounces (1 1/2 cups) blueberry puree

To Serve (Per Drink)

2 ounces spirit of choice per drink
or club soda for mocktails
3 ounces batch mix
6-10 Ginger beer (enough for 12 drinks)
Ice
Mint for garnish

Non-Batch - For 2 Drinks

4 ounces spirit of choice or club soda for mocktails
2 ounces mint simple syrup (make in advance)
1 ½ ounces fresh lime juice
1 ounce (2 Tablespoons) blueberry puree
Ice
1-2 Ginger beers
Mint for garnish

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Instructions

MAKE BLUEBERRY PUREE

Cook. Combine blueberries, sugar, and water in a medium saucepan and cook over medium heat until the berries soften and release their juice, 5-8 minutes. Frozen berries will take a little longer than fresh.
Blend. Use an immersion blender to blend mixture until smooth. Alternatively, let mixture cool for about 10 minutes and then use a blender. If using a full size blender with hot liquids, remove the center cap on the lid and cover with a cloth to release heat and pressure as you blend.
Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer. Use a metal spoon to stir and press the mixture through the mesh. For a more rustic cocktail, skip this step.
Set aside until ready to mix drinks. This can be done in advance and stored until ready to use: up to 7 days in the fridge and up to 3 months in the freezer. Always store in airtight containers. Press plastic wrap on the surface if storing more than 3 days to prevent a thick film forming. For best results thaw in the fridge and stir before using.

MAKE BATCH MIX

Stir or shake mint simple syrup, fresh lime juice, and blueberry puree in a large container with an air tight lid. Set aside until ready to mix drinks. This can be done up to 3 days in advance and stored in the fridge.

MIX THE DRINKS

Add spirit of choice and batch mix with some ice to a cocktail shaker (or container with an airtight lid). Shake for about 10 seconds to mix and chill the drink. This can also be stirred instead of shaken!
FOR 1-2 Drinks. Add spirit of choice (if using), mint simple syrup, lime juice, blueberry puree, and some ice to a shaker and shake to combine.
Fill your glasses with ice and strain the mixture from the shaker into the glasses, dividing evenly. A smaller rocks glass will use less ginger beer and be more spirit forward while a larger glass (stemless wine glass or Collins glass) may use closer to the 6 ounces and be a little lighter on the spirit flavor.
Add 3-6 ounces of ginger beer to each glass.
For a Mocktail. Add 2-4 ounces ginger beer to each glass and top off with club soda.
Garnish with a sprig of mint.

Notes

Spirits. This recipe is written for you to add your spirit of choice. Highlight the ginger with herbal gin, vodka keeps it crisp, and add rum or whiskey for warmth.

Mocktail. Make this a mocktail by leaving out the spirits and topping your glass with club soda.

Blueberry puree will give a more balanced, clean drink with a bold fruity flavor. Strain the puree for a smoother drink or leave unstrained for a more rustic beverage. You can muddle the blueberries, instead of a puree, for a lighter blueberry flavor with chunks of fruit in the drink.

This drink has bold flavors, so adjust it to your taste! Use less blueberry puree for a lighter blueberry, more ginger-forward mule, or add more for a richer blueberry flavor and thicker body drink. You can also tweak the ginger beer - add more if you love that spicy kick, or less for a softer profile. For mocktails, you can use all ginger beer or a mix of ginger beer and club soda. We recommend keeping at least a splash of ginger beer since it's a key part of the drinks balance.

Prep Time: 7 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Category: Beverage
Method: Cook
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 mocktail
Calories: 263
Sugar: 64 g
Sodium: 60.5 mg
Fat: 0.1 g
Carbohydrates: 67.2 g
Protein: 0.4 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg