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    Easy Blue Mule Cocktail Recipe

    Published: Mar 19, 2022 ยท Updated: Sep 10, 2024 by Tammilee ยท This post may contain affiliate links

    The epic Blue Mule Cocktail is a fun twist on the classic Moscow mule, combining blue curaรงao, vodka, and ginger beer.

    Blue Mule text over a copper mug with blue liquid and a lime wedge

    Blue Mule

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    Blue Mule
    Ingredients
    Preparation and Storage
    Recipe Variations
    Great Moscow Mule Cocktail Recipes
    Tips for the Best Blue Mule
    What to Serve with a Blue Mule
    When to Serve
    Great Recipe Collections
    Blue Mule Recipe
    Ingredients
    Instructions
    Kitchen Tools
    Nutrition

    This Blue Mule is a great twist on the Classic Moscow Mule. We still serve it in a copper mug to keep the original look but change the ingredients to make a fun blue cocktail.

    I love creating unique spins on the Moscow Mule. I love any excuse to pull out our copper mugs and make a delicious cocktail recipe.

    Since we have been home so much and not traveling, I decided to start playing with our favorite classic cocktails and our favorite cocktails from traveling. A couple of years ago, we had the chance to visit a Curaรงao liqueur factory on the island of Curaรงao.

    It was fascinating to learn how รงuracao masters make the liqueur and sample several different colors and varieties. Did you know they make a green curaรงao? It is not as common as blue curaรงao.

    I brought back a bottle of blue curaรงao from our tour, and I have to tell you I have never been so nervous to open my suitcase when we got home. I put the bottle in a wine bag and wrapped it in soft clothing, but I was still worried I would open my bag and find all my clothes dyed blue.

    Thankfully, that did not happen, though it did leak. Thank goodness for a perfectly sealed wine carrier bag.

    Ginger beer, blue curacao, titos vodka, a cut in half lime, and copper mule mug on a counter

    Ingredients

    Here is a quick overview of the simple ingredients for making an epic Blue Mule Drink! The printable recipe card at the bottom of the post includes specific measurements and step-by-step instructions.

    • Blue Curaรงao
    • Vodka
    • Fresh Lime Juice
    • Ginger Beerย 

    Optional Garnishes: Lime Wedge or slice of lime, Orange Wedge, Mint Sprigs, sugar-dusted blueberries, sprigs of rosemaryย ย 

    Equipment Needed

    • Copper Mule Mugs: Copper Mule Mugs are the classic way to serve Moscow Mules. The copper mugs keep them ice-cold and look fantastic.
    • Bar Spoon
    • Cocktail Jigger: We use these OXO jiggers and love how easy they are to pour from.
    • Ice Cube Maker: This ice cube maker produces the best ice cubes for cocktails. It easily fits in the freezer and can make up to 3 trays of round-ball ice at a time.ย 


    Blue mule cocktail in a copper mug next to a bottle of Tito's and another copper mule mug

    How to Make a Blue Mule

    I've included complete instructions in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post, but here's a quick version.

    Add ice to a copper mug to chill the glass.

    Add vodka, blue curaรงao, and fresh lime juice to the copper mug. Top with ginger beer, gently stirring if the mixers do not look like they have combined. Garnish with lime slice

    We do not use a cocktail shaker to shake this drink due to the carbonation in the ginger beer. You can shake the Blue curacao and vodka with ice to chill it before adding the ginger beer if desired.

    Preparation and Storage

    Make Ahead + Storage:

    We do not suggest making the Blue Mule beforehand or storing any leftovers. Ginger beer is a carbonated beverage that, like soda, goes flat quickly, so you want to enjoy it while it is fresh.

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    Recipe Variations

    Substitutions:

    For a sweeter cocktail, add some simple syrup to your Blue Mule.

    Ginger beer contains no alcohol. You can use any brand you prefer.

    Vegetarian + Vegan Option: The Blue Mule is vegetarian and vegan, as none of the ingredients are animal-derived or contain animal-derived ingredients.

    Gluten-Free:

    This blue cocktail is also gluten-free, as no single ingredient, including ginger beer, typically contains gluten. If you are highly sensitive and want to avoid cross-contamination, look for gluten-free labels on your mixers.

    Alcohol-Free Option:

    Replace the vodka and blue curaรงao with NA alternatives to make alcohol-free Blue Mules.

    Larger Group/More Servings:ย 

    You can make this cocktail pitcher-style by combining all ingredients except ginger beer in a pitcher. When itโ€™s time to serve, stir the mixture with a bartending spoon to recombine them and have ginger beer available so everyone can top off their mugs.

    Sugar-Free:ย 

    The written recipe contains 12 grams of sugar per serving, with the final content depending on your mixers.

    We have not seen alcoholic sugar-free alternatives to blue curaรงao. You can lower the sugar content with sugar-free ginger beer or replace both with sugar-free substitutes if you donโ€™t mind a less boozy Blue Mule.

    Blue mule in a copper mug next to a bottle of Titos and another copper mule mug

    Great Moscow Mule Cocktail Recipes

    Tips for the Best Blue Mule

    • Curaรงao is a Caribbean liqueur made using the dried peel of the Laraha citrus fruit. It is pronouncedย  Blue โ€˜Cure-ah-souw.โ€™
    • This blue cocktail would be fantastic for the 4th of July! Add some strawberries or raspberries to a cocktail pick to get red and blue in your drink.
    • If you don't have copper Moscow Mule mugs, you can serve this drink in an old-fashioned glass. The copper mugs help keep the drink cold and look fantastic.
    • Find this featured recipe in our Ginger Beer Cocktails and our best spring cocktails collections.

     

    What to Serve with a Blue Mule

    This pretty Blue Mule is a fun twist on a classic that would be a fantastic addition to your spring cocktail rotation or any celebration of blue! Here are some menu planning suggestions.

    Sides: Crock Pot Bacon Blue Cheese Dip, CrockPot Buffalo Chicken Dip, Broccoli Slaw, Spicy Deviled Eggs, Kool-Aid Pickles, Hawaiian Mac Salad, Broccoli Bacon Salad, Pear Salad

    Main Dishes: Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Meatballs, Crock Pot Buffalo Sloppy Joes, Apple Cider Beer Brats, Nashville Hot Chicken, CrockPot Bourbon Baked Beans, Funeral Sandwiches

    Desserts: Red, White, & Blue Poke Cake, Red, White & Blue Cake Mix Cookies, Red, White, & Blue Angel Food Cake, Firecracker Red, White & Blue Cupcakes, Bisquick Blueberry Cobbler

    Drinks: Blue Margarita, Blue Shark Cocktail, Blue Agave Margarita, Blue Balls Shot, Blue Hawaiian Drink, Sea Blue Martini, Blue Lagoon Cocktail, Red, White, & Blue Shot

    When to Serve

    • Spring
    • Summer
    • Cocktail Night
    • Tailgating Party
    • Memorial Day
    • 4th of July
    • Labor Dayย 

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    Epic Guide to Blue Curaรงao Drinksย 

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    Complete Guide to Ginger Beer Cocktails

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    Blue mule in a copper mug with a lime wedge and limes nearby

    Blue Mule Recipe

    Easy Blue Mule Recipe is a fun twist on a classic Moscow mule. Made with Blue curacao, vodka, and ginger beer.
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    Prep Time: 3 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 3 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 228kcal
    Author: Tammilee Tips

    Ingredients

    • 2 Ounce Vodka
    • 1 Ounce Blue Curacao
    • .5 -1 Ounce Lime Juice fresh
    • 3 Ounce Ginger Beer
    • Lime Wedge Garnish

    Instructions

    • Add vodka, blue curacao, and lime juice to a copper mug filled with ice.
    • Top with ginger beer and garnish with a lime wedge.

    Kitchen Tools

    • Moscow Mule Mug
    • Bartending Spoon

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Blue Mule Recipe
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 228 Calories from Fat 9
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 1g2%
    Sodium 6mg0%
    Potassium -15mg-0%
    Carbohydrates 13g4%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 12g13%
    Protein 1g2%
    Vitamin A -7IU-0%
    Vitamin C -4mg-5%
    Calcium 1mg0%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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