Now that the “winter” (let’s be honest Texans…it basically skipped us this year) is officially behind us and all the pretty things are blooming I can’t help but thirst for those summer cocktails. So many combinations, so little time! Wait…that’s not true…there’s always time for a cocktail 🙂

This time I was craving something fruity, tangy with a hint of mint – hello Moscow Mule! But to kick up the flavor a bit (not that Moscow Mules need it) I threw in some extra goodies and man did it knock it out of the park.

I give you, the Blueberry Pineapple Mule. And I highly suggest making some Blueberry Mint ice cubes for the occasion! How you ask? Marinate blueberries in some vodka for at least 25-30 mins, dump in an ice-cube tray with some mint sprigs and if you can find it, some blueberry juice before topping off with water. This will not only add a festive pop of color to your cocktail but also will help it not water down too quickly. Hope you enjoy!

INGREDIENTS

• 3oz vodka
• 1oz pineapple juice
• 6oz ginger beer
• a few blueberries
• a couple of mint leaves
• splash of lime juice

DIRECTIONS

1. Muddle blueberries (or do what I do…squish them :))
2. Add in vodka and pineapple juice
3. Fill up with ginger beer and stir in mint leaves
4. Squeeze a bit of lime and serve over blueberry mint ice cubes (see post above)
5.  Psst…if you can manage to wait, let the mint marinate a couple of minutes (the longer you wait, the more you’ll taste the mint)