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Published: Jul 30, 2018 · Modified: May 21, 2024 by Sara

Blackberry Bourbon Mule

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This cocktail is a twist on the classic Moscow Mule. Use your favorite bourbon and homemade blackberry syrup to make our Southern Blackberry Mule.

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Jump to:
  • What is a Moscow Mule?
  • Ginger beer vs ginger ale
  • A few things you'll need for making your Southern Blackberry Mule
  • 📖 Recipe
  • Love bourbon? Love blackberries? These other posts were just made for you.

A few weeks ago I made blackberry syrup from fresh blackberries and have been having so much fun figuring out what to do with it... It's a fantastic addition to any cocktail, tastes great over pancakes, and you can even use it to jazz up vanilla ice cream!

About blackberries: We love them, but the farmed ones found in the markets are so big! Does anyone remember picking them wild? Read Southern Food Then and Now for lots of info.

You can also use fresh blackberries to make this outstanding Blackberry Jam or delicious Blackberry Barbecue Sauce. It's perfect on any grilled or smoked meat.

One of my favorite ways I used the blackberry syrup was in Moscow Mules and my favorite... the Southern Mule. If you've found your way to Biscuits & Burlap, chances are you're either Southern or Southern in spirit and you probably love (or know someone who loves) bourbon like we do, so I bet this will be right up your alley.

Side note: Check out our bourbon lovers gift guide if you're looking to try out some new bourbons or get something special for that bourbon love in your life!

Blackberry Syrup from Biscuits & Burlap

What is a Moscow Mule?

First, there is the classic Moscow mule. That one has ginger beer, lime, and vodka. Vodka... Moscow... get it? Now, from there, we have the variations.

Take out the vodka, add a little tequila and you have Tijuana Mule. You with me so far? Replace the vodka with Kentucky bourbon, and you've got yourself a Southern Mule.

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Ginger beer vs ginger ale

Once upon a time I asked the same question some of you may be asking right now... Ginger beer? Is that the same as ginger ale? Nope. Well is it beer? Wrong again. Ginger beer, unlike ginger ale, has a strong ginger flavor.

The best ones (in my opinion) have the spice of raw ginger too, which makes them so very interesting in cocktails. Ginger beers don't have alcohol in them (unless you buy a brand like Crabbie's... that stuff is amazing), so they're basically just a unique soda.

Cock & Bull is the brand that claims to be the "original" ginger beer meant to go in a Moscow Mule, and I guess I took that for fact because I've always used it to make my mules.

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I hope you enjoy this Southern Blackberry Mule cocktail as much as I did. Comment below and let me know what you think!

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A few things you'll need for making your Southern Blackberry Mule

  • Those fun copper mugs. We love these and you can order them here.
  • Want to see a variety of mug choices? This link goes to a whole page of them.
  • Cock 'n Bull Ginger Beer
  • Cocktail straws. This link goes to a whole page of disposable straws.
  • Here you'll find adorable copper straws. 
  • Our Homemade Blackberry Syrup
  • No time to make Blackberry Syrup? You can order some here.

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📖 Recipe

Blackberry Bourbon Mule

Biscuits & Burlap
This cocktail is a twist on the classic Moscow Mule. Use your favorite bourbon and homemade blackberry syrup (with the usual ginger beer and lime) to make our Southern Blackberry Mule. 
5 from 9 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine Southern
Servings 2 cocktails

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoon Blackberry syrup room temperature
  • 5 oz Bourbon room temperature
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1 bottle ginger beer

Instructions
 

  • Combine blackberry syrup and bourbon, being sure neither is chilled (syrup won't incorporate as well if either is cold). Add lime juice. 
  • Pour mixture over ice in 2 copper mule mugs. Top with ginger beer and garnish with lime and fresh blackberries if desired.
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Comments

  1. Rae says

    August 01, 2018 at 5:05 pm

    5 stars
    I wish this recipe existed at the end of spring when I was swimming in blackberries. The blackberry syrup sounds like something that can be used in SO many cocktails.

    Reply
    • Pam says

      August 01, 2018 at 7:13 pm

      Save it for next year, Rae! Our blackberries don't come in until mid-summer, so lucky you to get them so early.

      Reply
  2. Kelly Anthony says

    August 01, 2018 at 5:25 pm

    5 stars
    I use jam in cocktails all the time! SO easy and SO flavorful. Love this one for the summer time!!

    Reply
    • Pam says

      August 01, 2018 at 7:14 pm

      Thanks, Kelly!

      Reply
  3. Chris Collins says

    August 01, 2018 at 5:40 pm

    5 stars
    I can totally see me sipping on this in the summer weather! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe 🙂

    Reply
    • Pam says

      August 01, 2018 at 7:14 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  4. Jessie says

    August 01, 2018 at 5:58 pm

    5 stars
    What a great cocktail for this warm weather! Saving this for my next night with friends.

    Reply
    • Pam says

      August 01, 2018 at 7:14 pm

      Hope you enjoy, Jessie!

      Reply
  5. Janette | Culinary Ginger says

    August 01, 2018 at 6:02 pm

    5 stars
    This is a fun and delicious use of seasonal berries. I can't wait to try this.

    Reply
    • Pam says

      August 01, 2018 at 7:15 pm

      We hope you'll like it as much as we do, Janette!

      Reply
  6. Debra says

    August 03, 2018 at 5:54 pm

    5 stars
    I think I can get the syrup online definitely trying this!!

    Reply
    • Pam says

      August 07, 2018 at 4:21 pm

      You definitely can, Debra. Thank you!

      Reply
  7. Julia says

    August 06, 2018 at 11:11 am

    This is such a beautiful beverage! Thank you for sharing your recipe with us at Meal Plan Monday!

    Reply
    • Pam says

      August 07, 2018 at 4:22 pm

      Thank you Julia! We love Meal Plan Monday!

      Reply
  8. Lisa Mikitarian says

    August 06, 2018 at 5:24 pm

    5 stars
    Everything on this page looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Pam says

      August 07, 2018 at 4:22 pm

      Thank you so much, Lisa!

      Reply
  9. Cook With Nisha says

    August 08, 2018 at 12:18 pm

    5 stars
    ummmm..... the beverage is looking awesome.

    Reply
    • Pam says

      August 14, 2018 at 5:50 pm

      Thanks so much, Nisha!

      Reply
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