Love mules? Try more mule variations like this Mexican Mule, Gin Gin Mule, Mezcal Mule, Kentucky Mule, Irish Mule, or Cider Mule. “Want to come over and hang out on the deck?” is made infinitely better by saying, “Want to drink watermelon mules on the deck?” Here’s how to make this tasty spin on the classic.
Ingredients in a watermelon mule
This watermelon mule has a subtle watermelon flavor, and is a light and refreshing version of a Moscow mule. The concept behind this version of the classic drink is using equal parts ginger beer and watermelon juice, instead of straight ginger beer. This brings in the essence of watermelon and lightens the flavor just a bit. Then, it’s got the traditional ingredients: vodka and lime juice.
How to make a watermelon mule
Because a mule is all about the carbonation in the ginger beer, this drink is not mixed in a cocktail shaker like our gin & watermelon cocktail and watermelon vodka drink. To preserve the carbonation, it’s simply mixed right in the mug and served over ice. To make a watermelon mule, you’ll start by making watermelon juice, then add vodka, lime, and ginger beer. Here are the basic steps:
Cut the watermelon into cubes, then blend it up. When it’s liquid, pass it through a fine mesh strainer to strain out the particulate. Note that you’ll get about half the quantity of watermelon juice to cubed watermelon: for example, 2 cups cubed watermelon equals about 1 cup watermelon juice. In each mug, combine ⅓ cup watermelon juice with ¼ cup vodka, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and ⅓ cup ginger beer.
Watermelon is one of the most hydrating, nutrient-dense summer fruits! Outside of this watermelon mule, here are a few of our favorite recipes with watermelon: Another reason for serving a mule in copper is tradition! The drink was invented in the 1940’s, and according to this source, it was a clever marketing scheme to sell more vodka, ginger beer, and copper mugs. People in Hollywood fell in love with the drink and there were many images of people shown drinking Moscow mules out of copper mugs. It caught on, and is popular to this day! (Who needs Instagram to start a trend?) Of course to us, a mule doesn’t have to be served in copper at all! Whatever glass you use, it will still be a mule. However, it’s just plain fun to serve in the copper (here’s a link to our favorite Moscow mule mugs). And that’s it: how to make a watermelon mule! Scroll down to the recipe below, and let us know if you try it out in the comments — we’d love to hear what you think.
Looking for more watermelon recipes?
Drinks: Watermelon Water, Watermelon Slushie, Watermelon Juice or Watermelon Smoothie, Watermelon Cucumber Juice or Watermelon Drink Ideas Cocktails: Watermelon Smash, Watermelon Mojito, Gin & Watermelon Cocktail Watermelon Vodka Cocktail Pickles: Pickled Watermelon Rind A great way to use up leftover rind! Other: Watermelon Skewers or Gazpacho with Watermelon Salad: Watermelon Salad with Mint or Watermelon Feta Salad Sorbet: Watermelon Sorbet
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