You may think of a blackberry Moscow mule as a refreshing summer beverage. And it is. But that’s assuming you have your blackberry syrup from the previous year’s crop. I have been on a Moscow mule kick and since I had a ton of blackberries from blackberry picking this year, I thought I would try a recipe of my own using those precious, delicious blackberries.

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It’s Fall now and I am still enjoying the fruits of my labor (see what I did there?). Moscow mules are generally pretty easy to make. Ginger beer (I prefer Fever Tree) is a must-have, along with your copper mugs. Why should I use a copper mug? I also like the fun paper striped straws too.

First you need to make your blackberry syrup, which is super easy. I make a lot at one time and then store it in the Frappuccino bottles that Jake saves for me or even a wine bottle (we pick A LOT of blackberries each summer!) , so I have it whenever I need it. The recipe I am giving you is just a basic recipe, but feel free to double or even triple if you need to.

Blackberry Syrup

• 3/4 cup Water
• 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
• 1 cup Blackberries

Put water and sugar into saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves. Add blackberries.  Allow blackberries to simmer in the syrup over medium heat for 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Run through a very fine strainer. Store in airtight container.

And now for the really good part.

Blackberry Moscow Mules

• 2 ounces vodka
• ½ ounce fresh lime juice
• 1–2 tablespoons blackberry syrup
• 4 ounces ginger beer
• Ice
• Fresh blackberries, lime and mint for garnish

Fill a copper mug with ice. Add the vodka, fresh lime juice and blackberry syrup. Stir to combine, then top with ginger beer. Garnish with fresh blackberries, a lime wedge and a sprig of mint. Enjoy!