Fresh, crisp Strawberry Moscow Mules made with homemade strawberry simple syrup. This recipe contains options for making a low-sugar Moscow Mule for those who are trying to lower their sugar intake.
With summer and berry season upon us, I’ve been craving fresh and funky berry-infused cocktails. If you’re a fellow lover of the Moscow Mule, but you’re looking for a little somethin’ somethin’ to change things up, these Strawberry Moscow Mules are for you!
We combine homemade strawberry simple syrup with vodka, lime juice, and ginger beer to make an extra frisky cocktail.
What is a Moscow Mule?:
In case you aren’t familiar, a traditional Moscow Mule is simply ginger beer, vodka, and lime juice.
This crisp and refreshing different take on the traditional cocktail includes a homemade strawberry simple syrup, which we sweeten with pure maple syrup (or coconut sugar) instead of cane sugar to keep it a little mo’ naturale.
How to Make Strawberry Moscow Mules:
Prepare the Strawberry Simple Syrup
Heat all ingredients for the strawberry simple syrup (except pure vanilla extract) in a saucepan over medium heat. Cover and bring to a full boil, stirring occasionally.
When strawberries begin to soften, mash them with a fork. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook at least 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow mixture to cool to room temperature. Strain through a fine mesh strainer, discarding the strawberry pulp or save it for a smoothie or muffin recipe. Store simple syrup in an air-tight container in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Make Moscow Mules
Fill a shaker with ice and add the ingredients for one Moscow Mule. Shake well and serve in a copper mug filled with ice with a lime wedge and a sprig of fresh mint.
If you don’t own a shaker, simply stir all of the ingredients together in a glass or a copper mug.
Combining the homemade strawberry simple syrup with homemade ginger beer makes for a delicious, fresh and crisp cocktail that is lower in sugar but still super pleasing to the ol’ palate. If you’re like me and you prefer your cocktails “skinny,” this is a pretty solid approach.
Recipe Customizations:
- Make a traditional simple syrup by subbing cane sugar for the pure maple syrup, or use coconut sugar, honey, or coconut palm syrup.
- Use your own Homemade Ginger Beer! That’s what I do. Store-bought ginger beer works great in a pinch, but I love the idea of making my homemade ginger beer to give it a special touch.
And with that, I give you Strawberry Moscow Mules for your sipping enjoyment! Have a great weekend, and as always, do all the things I would do 😉
More Skinny Cocktail Recipes:
- Tropical Avocado Cocktails
- Lemon Thyme Bourbon Cocktails
- Tropical White Sangria
- Pineapple Rose Sangria
Strawberry Moscow Mules Recipe
Ingredients
For One Strawberry Moscow Mule:
- 2 ounces vodka adjust to taste
- 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
- 4 ounces ginger beer
- 2 ounces strawberry simple syrup see recipe below
For Serving:
- fresh mint leaves
- lime wedges
Strawberry Simple Syrup:
- 4 cups fresh strawberries chopped
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice or lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract optional
Instructions
Prepare the Simple Syrup
- Heat all ingredients for the strawberry simple syrup (except pure vanilla extract) in a saucepan over medium heat. Cover and bring to a full boil, stirring occasionally. When strawberries begin to soften, mash them with a fork. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook at least 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow mixture to cool to room temperature. Strain through a fine mesh strainer, discarding the strawberry pulp or save it for a smoothie or muffin recipe. Store simple syrup in an air-tight container in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Make the Moscow Mules:
- Fill a shaker with ice and add the ingredients for one Moscow Mule. Shake well and serve in a copper mug filled with ice with a lime wedge and a sprig of fresh mint.
How many ounces does the simple syrup recipe make? Trying to figure out if I need to double or triple the recipe to make a certain amount of cocktails
How many cocktails will the strawberry syrup make?
How long is the strawberry syrup good for?
Hi Lisa! It will keep for 2 weeks in a sealed jar in the refrigerator 🙂
These look amazing!!
I made the strawberry simple syrup today and we will be having these tomorrow for our 5pm cocktail!!
Thank you!!
Could you please clarify the recipe to reflect that the vanilla extract should be added to the simple syrup (I am guessing?) after it has been strained? You have it on the ingredient list, but you don’t describe what to do with it. Outstanding recipe, otherwise. I’m making a batch right now with fresh key limes.
I just discovered your site while looking to make ginger beer at home. Going to make a batch today.
Thanks Julie!
Gingerly,
Tammy
Sorry for the misspelling of your name, Julia!
-Tammy
I’m so thrilled to hear it, Tammy! I hope you enjoy! xo
WOW! They looks super cool for the summer ?
I’ve never heard of ginger beer before. Cannot to try both ?
Hi Natalie! Yaaaas! I hope you like it! Store bought ginger beer is basically just ginger soda, but classic authentic ginger beer is fermented and actually contains probiotics. Let me know if you try the Moscow mules! xo
I seriously LOVE strawberries and also love making cocktails at home…much cheaper! Thanks so much for this recipe…perfect for summer entertaining!
I really like strawberries but these days I really scared about the parasites found in it 🙁 can you please suggest any alternatives for this recipe instead of strawberries? can I use watermelon?
Ummmm. Do you know of any parasites the might survive the 10-15 minutes of boiling and simmering that these strawberries undergo? If so, we should all be VERY afraid.
I was just curious, didn’t know what a Moscow Mule was. It sounds refreshing tho!!
YUM!!!! I cant wait to try this!
Yaaaas, you will love it, m’dear!! xoxo