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Welcoming the weekend with this extra bubbly Blackberry Champagne Mule…best 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 Mother’s Day brunch, Father’s 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 favorite…but you know? After sharing a drink post every Saturday for the past two months, I’m starting to wonder if I’ll run out of new cocktail ideas. I worry for about a minute…and then I realize I have a list a mile long of summer, fall, winter, and spring drinks to share. So nope, don’t worry guys, I can keep the cocktails coming as long as you keep asking for them!
Today’s drink is fun, to say the least. It’s a classic Moscow Mule, but with the addition of bubbly champagne. Which may seem over the top, but trust me, it’s over the top in the very best way.
And with Mother’s Day tomorrow, this springy/summery drink felt very appropriate. And, to be honest, I was inspired by the “on their way out” blackberries in my fridge, the fresh herbs I’ve been hoarding, and that lonely bottle of champagne leftover from Christmas…
The details on this Blackberry Champagne Mule…
This is such a simple drink. First, gather your ingredients. Blackberries, fresh mint (I used the petite mint lemon that I’m 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 substitutes…
If you don’t have blackberries, but do have blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries, either of these berries will be great. They’re all going to taste delicious. So use what you have or what you love most. Oh, and I’m 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 rosé? Use that…it could be even better.
I know not everyone will be able to spend Mother’s Day with their mom tomorrow, but I hope this fun (and easy) drink brings a little happiness to your weekend! It’s 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 stuff…bubbly champagne.
It’s that can’t beat spring and summer drink.
Sooo, Saturday plans?
I recommend cocktail mixing, because you need to “test” 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, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Blackberry Champagne Mule
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Did you make this recipe? Please rate & comment below.
This drink is so good! Is there a way to make a big batch?
Hey Miriam,
Happy Wednesday!! I truly appreciate you giving this recipe a try and sharing your review, so glad to hear it was a hit:) You bet, just adjust the serving size to your liking and the ingredient measurements will automatically adjust for you! xx
Hi. Where did you get those Roy d drinking glasses. Amazing.
Hey Jen,
Here is the link for the glasses:
https://rstyle.me/+foTmPzzcV-EahfAYC27jsQ
Please let me know if you have any other questions! xT
Delicious and refreshing – the perfect summer drink. I added a little bit of simple syrup, but that was my only modification – loved that this cocktail came together with ingredients I typically have on hand. Thanks for another winning recipe!!!
Hey Ashlan,
Awesome!! Thanks so much for making this recipe, glad to hear it was enjoyed! Cheers! xx
Hands down one of the best cocktails I’ve ever had at home! The mint is wonderful with the blackberry and ginger beer and the champagne is a nice touch. It was a great start for our family Memorial Day celebration!
Hi Lucy,
Love to hear that this recipe was a hit, thanks for making it and sharing your feedback! ??xTieghan
This looks delicious! Is there anything I can substitute for the mint or would I be better checking out one of your non-mint cocktails?
Hey Jacquelyn,
You could totally just omit the mint, basil would be a great option as well! Let me know if you give the recipe a try, I hope it turns out amazing for you! Cheers! xx
I used this recipe as a template for an Easter punch. I knew I would need between 7 and 20 servings. I muddled lots of mint leaves and limes. Then I added about 12 ounces of vodka to let the flavors blend and eventually strained the liquid. Later I muddled most of my blackberries — I wanted some whole blackberries for each servings. Further, I wanted a ‘purple’ punch so I didn’t remove all of the blackberry pulp. In addition, I dehydrated a lime slice for each serving. Since I needed several servings I used two bottles of champagne and two cans of ginger beer. Everyone loved it!
Hey William,
Perfect!! Thanks so much for giving this recipe a go, I am thrilled to hear that it was a winner! Thanks for sharing what worked well for you. Have the best week!? xT
This sounds SO GOOD! But I have a question? Is it truly 133 kcal?? per one drink?
Hey Mary,
Thanks so much! That is what our online calculator calculated:) Cheers!
What are the tiny flowers you used as a garnish?
I love how they look.
Hey Melanie,
Those are elderflower. I hope you love the recipe. Cheers!! xTieghan
Can’t wait to try this. Can you substitute Champagne with Prosecco?
Hey Christina,
Thanks so much! Yes Prosecco will also work well here! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Thanks. I do have another question, does it call for nonalcoholic ginger beer or alcoholic? I only have alcoholic ginger beer but that seems like a lot with champagne and vodka
I use non alcoholic ginger beer:)
This looks amazing! I can’t wait to make it! I am not a champagne connoisseur, in fact I rarely drink it so what brand or type of champagne would you recommend?
Hey Jennifer,
I don’t use anything expensive here, something like Korbel will work just fine. Cheers!! xTieghan
This looks delicious. And I LOVE those glasses. May I ask where you got them?
Thanks so much! Here’s the link to the glasses:
https://rstyle.me/+foTmPzzcV-EahfAYC27jsQ
Please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Yummy!! So good. I’d also like to know where you got that beautiful glass?
Thanks so much Heather! Here is the link for the glass:
https://rstyle.me/+foTmPzzcV-EahfAYC27jsQ
Please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Can you substitute the vodka for any spirit? And if so what would you recommend – bourbon, rum, or tequila?
Hey Madelyn,
I think tequila would work well here! I hope you love the recipe, cheers!! xTieghan
This looks amazing!
Hoping to to make this for a party 🙂
Would you happen to have to know the measurements for a gallon pitcher?
Hey Ashton,
Sorry I do not have those measurements, you can just follow the recipe and pour each serving into a pitcher. I hope you love the cocktail. Cheers! xTieghan
Wondering if you can make this as a batch drink? Maybe put everything together except the ginger beer and sparkling wine?
Hey Audrey,
Yes that would work well! Just add the ginger beer and wine when you are ready to serve! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan