Thirsty Thursday meets Kentucky charm in this Blackberry Kentucky Mule that’s bursting with berry goodness. Fresh blackberries get muddled with honey before meeting smooth bourbon and zesty lime, all topped with effervescent ginger beer. It’s a sophisticated twist on the classic mule that brings together the best of fruit-forward cocktails and Southern spirit.
If you love cocktails that showcase fresh fruit, try our Strawberry Lemonade Whiskey Sour for another berry-bourbon combination, or the Ginger Grapefruit Paloma for that same spicy-citrus kick. Both deliver complex flavors that’ll keep you coming back for more.
Blackberry Kentucky Mule
This Blackberry Kentucky Mule elevates the traditional mule with fresh muddled blackberries and smooth bourbon — a perfect balance of sweet, tart, and spicy.
4
servings30
minutes40
minutes300
kcal1
hour10
minutesIngredients
5 pieces fresh blackberries
2 oz bourbon
1 oz lime juice
8 oz ginger beer
1 tsp honey
1 cup ice
1 sprig mint
Directions
- Muddle the fresh blackberries in a shaker with honey to release the juices and sweeten the blackberries adequately.
- Add fresh lime juice and bourbon. Fill the shaker with ice to chill the mixture for great flavor blending.
- Shake the mixture well until all ingredients are cold and combined, ensuring the blackberry flavor is infused properly.
- Strain the mixture into a Moscow Mule mug filled with ice, topped with cold and refreshing ginger beer.
- Stir gently to combine, letting the flavors meld without losing the fizz of the ginger beer.
- Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and more blackberries if desired for an added touch of aroma and presentation.
Nutrition Facts
- Total number of serves: 4
- Calories: 250kcal
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 620mg
- Potassium: 400mg
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Calcium: 60mg
- Iron: 2mg
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