I’ve got a great spin on one of my favorite cocktails for you today — raspberry moscow mules! Adding raspberry to your standard moscow mule adds a great fruity twist for the hot summer months. Ginger, lime, and raspberry meld together to create a tasty and refreshing cocktail.
I love a standard moscow mule — ginger and lime are the ultimate combination in my book! The spicier the ginger, the better — my favorite ginger beer makes me sneeze a little bit. 
Adding in raspberry softens out the spiciness of the ginger just slightly and makes it super refreshing!
We had raspberry moscow mules as one of the signature cocktails at our wedding, but we used raspberry vodka instead of fresh raspberries to make it a little easier on our bartender. I HIGHLY recommend going the fresh raspberry route, but raspberry vodka will work in a pinch!
These raspberry moscow mules require very few ingredients: vodka, limes, fresh or frozen raspberries, ginger beer, and a tiny bit of sugar.
I prefer using frozen raspberries so you don’t need to use any ice — they keep your drink nice and cold! My favorite vodka right now is Tito’s, but any will do. I love using Q ginger beer, which you can find at Target. It’s perfectly spicy for my tastes, but if you aren’t super into spicy spicy ginger flavor, Reed’s ginger brew or Trader Joe’s ginger beer are great, less spicy options. I love trying different ginger beers out, and each one adds a different flavor to the drink. Do some experimenting until you find your favorite brand!
These raspberry moscow mules could not be easier to make, and they’re the perfect summer drink. Whip them up the next time you have friends over! Perfect for pool parties, girls’ nights, or just a random day hanging with friends!
What is your favorite cocktail to drink (or make) during the summer time? I’d love to get ideas!
- 1/3 cup frozen raspberries (you can use fresh, too, but you'll need to add a few ice cubes)
- 1/2 tsp unrefined cane sugar (I love using vanilla sugar)
- 2 Tbsp lime juice
- 2 oz vodka
- 12 oz ginger beer
- lime wedges or fresh raspberries, for garnish, optional
Put the frozen raspberries and sugar into the bottom of a copper mug or glass. Muddle together with the back of a spoon, until the sugar is completely mixed into the raspberries. Add the lime juice and vodka, and stir.
Pour the ginger beer over top, stir, and serve. Garnish with lime wedges and/or a fresh raspberry, if desired. Enjoy!
If you don't have access to fresh or frozen raspberries, you can use 2 oz of raspberry vodka instead of plain vodka.