Blueberry Champagne Mule

Blueberries and Champagne

This refreshing blueberry champagne mule is a delicious drink to sip on. Tart blueberries with spicy sweet ginger beer, dry sparkling wine, bright lemon juice, and herbal mint make for a balanced drink. 

This recipe makes a batch of six drinks, making it perfect for a get together with friends or family. I love this drink as a welcome cocktail for a summer barbecue. It can be made in advance and then poured and topped with champagne as guests arrive. Plus, it leaves champagne left in the bottle if someone just wants sparkling wine. This recipe is also easily doubled (or tripled) to accommodate a large number of people!

The Supplies

Ingredients

To make this blueberry champagne mule, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• Fresh blueberries
• Fresh mint leaves
• Fresh lemon juice
• Vodka
• Ginger beer
• Chilled champagne or brut sparkling wine

For the exact ingredient amounts, check out the recipe card at the bottom of this page.

Equipment

In order to make this blueberry champagne mule, you’ll need the following pieces of equipment:

• A pitcher or large glass jar
• Drink muddler
• Liquid measuring cup
• Long handled spoon

Frequent Recipe Questions

Is this drink sweet?

• A: Generally speaking, no, this drink is not too sweet. It’s more tart and refreshing. That said, if you opt for a sweeter ginger beer or a sweet sparkling wine, it can lean more on the sweet side.

What’s the best way to strain the drink into the glasses?

• A: There are two options for straining. You could transfer the drink into a second pitcher, passing it through a sieve. Or, you can use a wooden spoon to hold back the muddled berries while they’re still in the pitcher. I prefer the second method and don’t mind if a few pieces of muddled blueberries make their way in.

Can I use frozen blueberries?

• Absolutely! Just let the blueberries thaw in a bowl on the counter for about an hour, so that they’re soft enough to muddle.

Champagne Mule Recipe Tips

When you make this blueberry champagne mule, here are a few tips to make sure it turns out delicious:

• Fresh lime juice will take you so much further than store-bought bottled lime juice. The bottled juice will be way more tart and throw off the balance of the drink. Fresh limes will give you true lime flavor and just a subtle amount of tartness.
• When choosing a sparkling wine for this mule, grab one that you think you’d enjoy on it’s own! I think this drink is best made with a brut sparkling wine, but if that’s not your jam, grab a bottle of sparkling wine that has a bit of sweetness. 

How to Make a Blueberry Champagne Mule

To make a batch of these champagne mules, you’ll add the fresh blueberries, mint leaves, and lemon juice to a pitcher or large glass jar. Use a muddler or the back-end of a wooden spoon to smash the blueberries and muddle the mint together . Smash the ingredients until the mint becomes very fragrant and all of the blueberries are smashed.

To the pitcher or glass jar, pour the vodka and ginger beer onto the smashed blueberries. Gently stir the ingredients to combine everything together. Refrigerate the pitcher for at least 15 minutes, or up to 2 hours, so the drink can chill slightly and the ingredients can meld together.

Once the drink has rested slightly, strain the drink (if desired) and pour the drink glasses filled with ice, leaving a bit of room at the top for the champagne. Top each mule with chilled champagne. You can stir the champagne in, if desired, or leave it as a float on the top. Garnish each drink with a mint sprig and more fresh blueberries. 

Enjoy this drink with a snack like lemon pepper cauliflower wings or spicy sweet chili baked crackers for a delicious combo!

If you make this blueberry champagne mule, be sure to leave a comment or give this recipe a rating – I can’t wait to hear how it goes. As always, tag me on Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook in your photos. It makes me feel like we’re getting to cook together!

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Fourth of July

Blueberry Champagne Mule

Author: Laura Wilkins Cooking Method: No Heat Cuisine: American Courses: Drinks

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 15 mins Rest Time 15 mins Total Time 30 mins

Servings: 6

Best Season: Summer

Dietary:

D Dairy Free G Gluten Free N Nut Free V Vegan V Vegetarian

Description

A recipe for refreshing champagne mule with fresh blueberries, ginger beer, lemon juice, and fresh mint that makes enough for a crowd.

Ingredients

Scale

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• 1 cup fresh blueberries
• ¹⁄₂ cup fresh mint leaves
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
• ³⁄₄ cups vodka
• 1 ¹⁄₂ cups ginger beer
• Chilled champagne or brut sparkling wine, to taste

Instructions

1. Add the blueberries, fresh mint, and lemon juice to a pitcher or large glass jar. Use a muddler or the back-end of a wooden spoon to smash the blueberries and muddle the mint. The mint will become very fragrant and the blueberries will become a mush.

2. Pour the vodka and ginger beer into the pitcher. Stir gently to combine the ingredients together. Refrigerate the pitcher for at least 15 minutes, or up to 2 hours, so the drink can chill and the ingredients can meld together.

3. Once the drink is chilled, strain the drink (if desired) and divide the mixture among glasses with ice. Top each mule with chilled champagne. Garnish each drink with additional mint and blueberries. Enjoy!