I am in love with this recipe. I mean, I already had a place in my heart for a ginger beer cocktail – or even mocktail – but this frozen watermelon Moscow mule is really a beautiful thing. The watermelon is sweet and mellow and blends so well with the sharp ginger beer and tart lime juice, but blending frozen watermelon, rather than ice, creates a super smooth slushy that rivals a classic Icee. And, who doesn’t love an Icee?
If you like this recipe, you have to try this related cherry vodka sour, and this creamy watermelon sorbet and these frozen sangria wine slushies.
More frozen cocktails: pink squirrel / boozy black cow milkshakes / Miami vice cocktail / frozen cherry limeade
Ingredients & substitutions
- Watermelon – This drink is a great way to use up your extra watermelon, and I know you have some, because no one can finish a whole watermelon by themselves. Even when we eat it everyday, I still manage to have half a watermelon cut up in my fridge. So this time, I popped it into the freezer and used it to make these frozen watermelon Moscow mules.
- Vodka – Vodka is the base spirit of a traditional Moscow mule – the smoothness of vodka complements the fizz and spice ginger beer and fresh, zesty lime juice. Plus, since it’s neutral flavor, really allows the flavor of the watermelon to stand out.
Making changes to a recipe can result in recipe failure. Any substitutions listed below are simple changes that I believe will work in this recipe, but results are not guaranteed.
How to make this frozen Moscow mule with watermelon
Blend the ingredients. Add frozen watermelon, lime juice and vodka to a blender. Pour in half of the ginger beer and process until the watermelon is mostly incorporated. Add the remaining ginger beer to the mixture and continue to blend until smooth.
Serve. Pour the blended mules into copper mugs and garnish with a lime wheel and a sprig of fresh mint. If you don’t have copper mule mugs, make sure to chill your glasses before serving to help keep the drink cold.
Ingredients
- 4 cups cubed watermelon - frozen
- 3 ounces lime juice
- 3 ounces vodka
- 1 12- ounce ginger beer
- Lime slices - for garnish
- Ice - optional
Instructions
- In a blender, add watermelon, lime juice, vodka and 6 ounces ginger beer (1/2 bottle). Blend until watermelon is incorporated. Add remaining ginger beer and blend until smooth.
- Serve in copper mugs, ice optional.
