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Blackberry Mule in a copper mug, drawn with its ingredient layers

Blackberry Mule recipe

MuddledCopper mugCubed ice8% ABV200 kcal

The Blackberry Mule is a muddled vodka cocktail, made with fresh blackberries, vodka, lime juice and more, served in a copper mug over ice. It is citrusy and sparkling.

Strength: about 8.2% ABV in the glass, roughly 14 g of alcohol and about 200 calories per drink (an estimate; brands, sugar and dilution vary).

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Blackberry Mule ingredients

Fresh blackberries4 pieces
Vodka45 ml (1½ oz)
Lime juice15 ml (½ oz)
Simple syrup10 ml (¼ oz)
Ginger beertop up, about 120 ml

Measures for one serve. Open the drink in Bar Bible to scale it to a batch or switch to ounces.

How to make a Blackberry Mule

  1. Fill a copper mug with ice.
  2. Pour the ingredients in order, topping last.
  3. Lift once gently with a barspoon.
  4. Garnish with blackberries and mint.
Glass
Copper mug
Ice
Cubed
Garnish
Blackberries and mint
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Blackberry Mule: quick answers

How strong is a Blackberry Mule?
About 8.2% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 14 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
How many calories are in a Blackberry Mule?
About 200 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the sweet and fresh ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
What glass is a Blackberry Mule served in?
A copper mug, over ice cubes.
How many ingredients does a Blackberry Mule have?
5 in total: fresh blackberries, vodka, lime juice, simple syrup and ginger beer.

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