Author Notes
Moscow Mules are our “go-to” cocktails when we want something beyond wine or beer. Here, I give it a summer twist with the addition of raspberries and lime basil.
You may substitute 2 tablespoons of lime juice for the basil if you don't have any lime basil. —SavvyJulie
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Ingredients
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1/3 cup
fresh red raspberries
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1/4 cup
lime basil leaves
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3/4 cup
vodka
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3 cups
ginger ale
Directions
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With a mortar and pestle, grind the raspberries and lime basil together until the leaves are completely crushed.
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Transfer the raspberries to a large Mason jar or pitcher, and cover with the vodka and ginger ale.
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Cover and shake (or stir), then refrigerate for 20-30 minutes.
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Using a fine sieve or piece of cheesecloth, strain the liquid, pressing on the solids with a wooden spoon to squeeze out the juice. Discard the solids.
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Serve the Raspberry Mules over ice, garnished with more lime basil or a lime wedge.
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