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Watermelon Moscow Mule

09/10/2014 by Judy 11 Comments

Lately I’ve been on somewhat of a Moscow Mule kick. In case you don’t know what a Moscow Mule is, it’s basically vodka and ginger beer.  I decided to put a spin on the standard mule with this Watermelon Moscow Mule.  It was REALLY good – and if you want, you can easily make it a “mocktail” by omitting the vodka.

Watermelon Moscow Mule made with fresh Watermelon juiceOne of my husband’s favorite drinks is a Dark & Stormy so we have various brands of ginger beer in the house at all times.  When he fixes himself a Dark & Stormy he always offers to make me one but I usually just say “no thanks” and make myself my good ol’ standby, a Pomegranate martini.  That is, until recently.  Why was I not taking advantage of letting him fix me a drink instead of me getting up and making my own?  That was silly so I decided to take advantage of his offering and let him make me a Moscow Mule while he has the can of ginger beer opened.  And that’s how I started drinking Moscow Mules this summer.  Also, to be perfectly honest, it’s much easier to take a red solo cup up to the roof top deck than trying to carry a full martini glass up there!

Which brings me to this Watermelon Moscow Mule.  I had half of a watermelon sitting around so I cut up some chunks and blended it to make fresh watermelon juice.  Have you ever done that?  It’s delicious!  First time I made fresh watermelon juice was for a Watermelon Margarita and I really loved the fresh juice in that drink so I decided to give it a try with the Moscow Mule. It adds just the right amount of fruity sweetness to the drink without masking the tangy ginger beer edge.  I suppose if you didn’t want to bother with making watermelon juice you could just muddle a couple chunks of watermelon in the glass first.  I also added just a bit of ginger liqueur because I had it, but if you don’t have any, it’s okay without it.  Once you’ve got all that together all you need is some vodka and lime and you’re all set!

A Watermelon Moscow Mule with fresh watermelon juiceI think you’ll love this spin on a traditional mule cocktail.  And, if you want to try something a little spicier than this Watermelon Moscow Mule check out my Mexican Mule, with a little jalapeño and cilantro, it’s another one that’s sure to please!

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Watermelon Moscow Mule
 
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Ingredients
  • fresh Watermelon
  • 2 shots watermelon juice*
  • 1 shot vodka
  • ½ shot ginger liqueur (I use Domaine de Canton)
  • ½ sm. lime, juiced
  • 1 can/bottle ginger beer
Instructions
  1. To make watermelon juice:
  2. Add some watermelon chunks to a blender (I used about 2-3 cups because I like to keep some leftover juice in the fridge). Blend well until watermelon is pureed. Strain over fine mesh strainer into container. Save juice, discard pulp.
  3. To make a Watermelon Moscow Mule:
  4. Combine watermelon juice, vodka, ginger liqueur and lime juice in cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well, Strain into tall glass filled with ice. Top with ginger beer.
  5. *or try just muddling a few chunks of watermelon in bottom of glass if you prefer not to make watermelon juice.
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Comments

  1. Candy says

    09/10/2014 at 08:51

    The kids have been on a ‘Mule kick’ this last year or so and have a fav spot in the Gaslamp that makes quite a few different recipes, switching their menu up often. I’ve tried 2-3 including the Moscow. They are really refreshing (and carry quite a KICK)! I’m going to share your new idea with everyone! Thanks Judy!

    Reply
    • Judy says

      09/10/2014 at 08:55

      Your welcome Candy! I was thinking these are sort of like the mojitos have become, full of different fruits…just add whatever fruit you want! I think really juicy, yummy peaches would be fantastic. I love ginger/peach combo.

      Reply
  2. Linda @ Veganosity says

    09/10/2014 at 08:59

    OK, I need to get out of my wining and into some watermelon muling. This looks so refreshing!

    My husband loves a dark and stormy. We discovered them 21 years ago on a trip to Bermuda. We flew into the area as a low grade hurricane was arriving (I hate flying, and the landing almost made me pass out); the entire weekend was a bust. We spent most of our time in the hotel bar with our friends, and the men thought a dark and stormy was an appropriate drink, considering that was what the weather was like. I wasn’t a fan, too “dark” for me. But, I do like the light look of this watermelon Moscow mule!

    Reply
    • Judy says

      09/10/2014 at 09:18

      Sounds like the trip wasn’t a total bust…you got a bar and friends! We had our first Dark & Stormy in Newport, RI. It took me a little time to come around to the ginger beer, but now I love it!

      Reply
  3. Karen - 2Teaspoons says

    09/10/2014 at 22:52

    These drinks look so refreshing! I actually just learned what a Moscow Mule was today at Happy Hour! I absolutely love dark n’ stormy and was very intrigued…ginger beer and me go way back after all 🙂 I love your addition of fresh watermelon juice here too, it sounds fantastic!

    Reply
  4. Kelly @ Trial and Eater says

    09/16/2014 at 14:30

    I’ve not yet had a moscow mule, but I’ve heard so much about them! I love your spin on it with the watermelon!

    Reply
    • Judy says

      09/16/2014 at 14:35

      Hope you’ll give it a try! The watermelon is a nice touch.

      Reply
  5. Jenn says

    08/08/2015 at 12:14

    Made these for our annual July 4th celebration and they were a complete hit! Simpl,e yet satisfying. Even my old man LOVED them lol. I appreciate the recipe 🙂

    Reply
  6. Judy says

    08/08/2015 at 15:04

    I’m glad to hear they were a hit! Thanks for letting me know

    Reply
  7. Billy @ Paykoc Imports says

    09/03/2015 at 14:30

    Must have tried like a million Moscow Mule variations (and loved nearly all of them!), but not had this one yet. It’s now been bookmarked for the weekend 🙂

    Reply
    • Judy says

      09/03/2015 at 16:28

      You’ll like this one too!

      Reply

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