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Welcoming the weekend with this extra bubbly Blackberry Champagne Muleโฆbest for your spring (and soon summer) Saturday Cocktail festivities. Fresh blackberries smashed together with mint, lime, and vodka, and then topped off with ginger beer and bubbly champagne. This makes for a simple and quick spring or summer cocktail. Perfect for Motherโs Day brunch, Fatherโs Day picnics, and just about everything in between. The bubbly champagne seals the deal and keeps everyone coming back for seconds.
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Happy Saturday! These cocktail posts are my favoriteโฆbut you know? After sharing a drink post every Saturday for the past two months, Iโm starting to wonder if Iโll run out of new cocktail ideas. I worry for about a minuteโฆand then I realize I have a list a mile long of summer, fall, winter, and spring drinks to share. So nope, donโt worry guys, I can keep the cocktails coming as long as you keep asking for them!
Todayโs drink is fun, to say the least. Itโs a classic Moscow Mule, but with the addition of bubbly champagne. Which may seem over the top, but trust me, itโs over the top in the very best way.
And with Motherโs Day tomorrow, this springy/summery drink felt very appropriate. And, to be honest, I was inspired by the โon their way outโ blackberries in my fridge, the fresh herbs Iโve been hoarding, and that lonely bottle of champagne leftover from Christmasโฆ
The details on this Blackberry Champagne Muleโฆ
This is such a simple drink. First, gather your ingredients. Blackberries, fresh mint (I used the petite mint lemon that Iโm currently obsessed with), limes, a little bit of vodka, ginger beer, and of course, champagne (sparkling wine works too).
Find yourself a cocktail shaker or even just a mason jar. Muddle together the blackberries, mint leaves, and fresh lime juice until those berries are all smashed down. Muddling the blackberries with the mint infuses the mint flavor into the drink creating that classic minty Moscow Mule flavor.
Now, add the vodka, and then shake, shake, shake.
At this point, strain the drink into your glass and top off with ginger beer, then champagne.
Very SIMPLE, but also the prettiest, so refreshing, and just oh so very good.
Swaps and substitutesโฆ
If you donโt have blackberries, but do have blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries, either of these berries will be great. Theyโre all going to taste delicious. So use what you have or what you love most. Oh, and Iโm sure fresh cherries would be delicious too!
No fresh berries? Use frozen, but let them thaw a bit so that you can easily muddle them down. Tip? Top the drink with additional frozen berries, they will help to chill your drink.
I like to think of this as a Moscow Mule with an updated twist. The champagne, while not needed adds that extra special touch. No champagne, but you do have sparkling rosรฉ? Use thatโฆit could be even better.
I know not everyone will be able to spend Motherโs Day with their mom tomorrow, but I hope this fun (and easy) drink brings a little happiness to your weekend! Itโs sweet, berry-filled, a touch minty, heavy on the lime, swirled with vodka, gingery, and topped off with a good amount of the very good stuffโฆbubbly champagne.
Itโs that canโt beat spring and summer drink.
Sooo, Saturday plans?
I recommend cocktail mixing, because you need to โtestโ this cocktail out before Sunday. Follow up with some pan-fried Brie, then chill in the yard, on the fire escape, by the window, wherever, and enjoy a little weekend excitement.
Happy Saturday!
Looking for other vodka drinks? Try these.
Frothy Whipped Coffee White Russian
Minted Orange and Strawberry Coolers
Lastly, if you make this blackberry champagne mule, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, donโt forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Blackberry Champagne Mule
Ingredientsย
- 1/4 cup fresh or frozen blackberries
- 8 leaves fresh mint, plus more for topping
- juice from half of a lime
- 1 1/2 ounces vodka
- 2 ounces ginger beer, chilled
- champagne, chilled, for topping
Instructionsย
- 1. In a cocktail shaker or glass jar, muddle the blackberries, mint, and lime juice, squashing everything to release the juices. Add the vodka. Fill with ice and shake until combined.2. Strain into a champagne or wine glass with ice. Add the ginger beer and top with the champagne. Garnish with mint. Drink and enjoy!
Nutrition
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Blackberry Champagne Mule Punch
Ingredientsย
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blackberries
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves
- juice from 2 limes , (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 1/2 cups (12 ounces) vodka
- 2 (8 ounce) cans ginger beers, chilled
- 1 (750ml) bottle champagne, chilled
Instructionsย
- 1. In a pitcher, muddle the blackberries, mint, and lime juice, squashing everything to release the juices. Add the vodka. Stir to combine. Chill until ready to serve.2. Pour into champagne or wine glasses with ice. To each drink, add the ginger beer and top with the champagne. Garnish with mint. Drink and enjoy!
Nutrition
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Iโve been a fan for some time, but you have so many pop ups on your web site it is impossible to use. Sorry to go but ugh. Too hard.
So sorry to hear this, Becky! Thanks for sharing your feedback! xx
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Do you have a mocktail recipe for this drink? Thanks!
Hi Amelia,
You bet, just skip the alcohol and add some sparkling water or more ginger beer:) Please let me know if you have any other questions, I hope you love this recipe! xT
I want to double (or maybe even triple) your batch cocktail for a party… To simplify, do you think I could just pour the champagne and ginger beer into my drink dispenser right before the party? Rather than individually pouring out ginger beer and champagne to each glass?
Hey Kate,
Totally, that would be just fine for you to do! I hope you love this recipe! Cheers! xT
Made it for the party, and it was a hit! I tripped the batch recipe, and it was drained in about 2 hours! Thanks!
Love to hear this Kate! Thanks so much for making the recipe! xx
Hi Kate!
Do you remember how much champagne and how much ginger beer you added to the pitcher when you tripled the recipe?
Can you make this in a punch bowl for 8 people?
Hey Trudy,
Totally, that would work well for you! I hope you love this recipe! Cheers! xT
Hey! I have to know where you got those glasses!
Hey Clarissa,
Here is the link for the glasses:
https://rstyle.me/+foTmPzzcV-EahfAYC27jsQ
Please let me know if you have any other questions! xT
Hey Tieghan!
How would you make this as a mocktail?
Thanks!
Hey Mackenzie,
Just skip the vodka and champagne and just use sparking water! I hope you love this recipe! Cheers! xx
I made this but it was as bitter as my grandmother so I added some simple syrup and it was amazing.
Iโm excited to make this for our Christmas with our kids! How far ahead can I muddle the berries and mint? I donโt want the mint to overwhelm. Thanks!
Hi Amy,
I would say a day in advance would be just fine. I hope this recipe turns out well for you, please let me know if you give it a try! Cheers! xx