Blood Orange Moscow Mule

A Blood Orange Moscow Mule is a fun way to brighten up your classic Moscow Mule and try something a little unique. The citrusy flavors are simply delicious.

» Looking for other great orange flavored cocktail? You might like this Agua de Valencia Cocktail or this Blood Orange Martini.

As always, this cocktail has a very good balance of sweet, sour, spicy, and boozy. There’s a reason everyone loves a Moscow Mule.

The spicy ginger mixed with vodka and lime is a perfectly balanced cocktail that’s easy to make and delicious. So why not change it up a bit with a blood orange twist?

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Adding an ounce of blood orange juice and a few slices of beautiful blood orange (if you can find it!) turns this classic into a citrusy cooler that can be served at any time.

If you love a Moscow Mule, you’ll also want to try a few other classic sippers, like a Mojito, a Gin Fizz, and a Dark & Stormy.

Copper Mugs

Copper mug not required. But I guarantee it will taste better if you have one. I don’t know why, but it has an affect that can’t be match in a regular glass.

For one, the copper keeps the drink incredible cold and the ice doesn’t melt as fast, so it doesn’t get watery. As if you wouldn’t drink it fast enough to prevent that anyways.

What Ginger Beer to Use in a Moscow Mule?

Do keep in mind that ginger ale is not the same as ginger beer. It’s important. Of course if you can’t find ginger beer, we won’t look down on you for using ginger ale instead. Do what you gotta do.

The quality of ginger beer makes a big difference in this cocktail, so I recommend finding your perfect brand. I use Bundaberg ginger beer most often, because the balance of spicy to sweet is right on.

But there are many other high quality brands that taste great in this cocktail. We often use Rachel’s Ginger Beer from Seattle. I have to say that I don’t love Old Jamaica Ginger Beer for this cocktail, especially the light version.

Fever Tree has Refreshingly Light Ginger Ale that would be a good alternative when making a low-cal / low-carb version of this drink.

What Vodka to Use in a Moscow Mule?

Quality matters with the vodka too. You want to get something smooth and easy drinking to pair with the ginger beer and lime. If you want to keep it Russian, go with Russian Standard or Stoli. Otherwise, we really like Tito’s and Belvedere.

Here are a few of our favorite vodkas that you can purchase through Saucey or get at your local liquor store. These can be found just about anywhere in the U.S. and they run about $25 for a 750ml.

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How to Make a Moscow Mule

Step 1: Squeeze the lime into the mug and toss in the rind.

Step 2: Add ice to the mug. Pour in the vodka, blood orange juice, and ginger beer.

Step 3: Stir, garnish with fresh sliced blood orange, and enjoy.

See how easy that is to make a Blood Orange Moscow Mule? You’ll be drinking these all the time now that you know how easy they are and how delicious, too.

Even without the copper mug, it’s still a gorgeous drink! Don’t avoid it if you don’t have the mug. There are still plenty of reasons to love it.

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Yield: 1 cocktail

Blood Orange Moscow Mule

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

A Blood Orange Moscow Mule is a fun way to brighten up your classic Moscow Mule and try something a little unique.

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Ingredients

• 2 oz vodka
• 2 oz blood orange juice
• 1/2 lime, squeezed into glass
• 3 oz ginger beer
• 1 slice blood orange, halved
• Mint for garnish
• Ice

Instructions

Fill the mug with ice. Squeeze the lime to release as much juice as possible, then toss the rind into the glass. Add the vodka, blood orange juice, and ginger beer.

Stir, garnish with slices of orange and mint.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

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Serving Size:

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Amount Per Serving: Calories: 254Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 11mgCarbohydrates: 35gFiber: 4gSugar: 22gProtein: 1g

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Laura

Laura is the founder and editor of the travel blogs Savored Sips and Savored Journeys. She is dedicated to sharing the best information about drinks found around the world.