Get excited for a Moscow mule that is the definition of Summer, because it's absolutely delicious!
Author: Kelli
Recipe type: Drinks
Serves: 1 cocktail
Ingredients
5 fresh Strawberries
5 fresh Basil Leaves
1½ ounces Vodka
juice from ½ a Lime
Ginger Beer
Crushed Ice
1 tablespoon Agave Syrup (optional if you’d like it a bit sweeter)
Preparation Instructions
Make sure your vodka and ginger beer are chilled. I like to store my vodka in the freezer as it won’t freeze but stays nice and cold.
Start by chopping the strawberry into small slices. It helps if you have really juicy, ripe strawberries. Then place the strawberries in a copper mug. Tear the basil leaves and add them to the strawberries.
Squeeze half a lime into the copper mug and add a splash of ginger beer. Then muddle the mixture until it’s fairly broken down and the flavors have combined.
Add the vodka and agave syrup at this point. Again the agave is optional, but if you want it a little sweeter, it’s a nice addition.
Finally fill the mug with crushed ice and fill it up with ginger beer. Top with more strawberry slices, a few basil leaves and some lime slices for garnish. Enjoy right away!
Notes
You’ll also want to try to use copper Moscow mule mugs if possible to help keep the drinks cold.
Recipe by Can Cook, Will Travel at https://cancookwilltravel.com/strawberry-basil-moscow-mule/