Midnight Berry Sparkling Mule
A dark berry twist on the classic mule, combining tart blackberries with zesty ginger and sparkling bubbles for a lively finish. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together vodka, fresh lime juice, and blackberry puree for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 170 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz blackberry puree
- 3 oz ginger beer
- 3 fresh blackberries
- 1 mint sprig
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a cocktail shaker, muddle 3 fresh blackberries gently to release juice.
- Step 2: Add 2 oz vodka, 1 oz fresh lime juice, and 1 oz blackberry puree to the shaker along with ice cubes to fill halfway.
- Step 3: Shake vigorously for 10 seconds until well chilled.
- Step 4: Strain into a copper mule mug filled with crushed ice.
- Step 5: Top with 3 oz ginger beer and stir gently with a bar spoon.
- Step 6: Slap and garnish with a fresh mint sprig placed upright and a blackberry on a cocktail pick.
