Yesterday was a rough start to the week with the news of the tragic Las Vegas shooting. Being in the LA area, Vegas is just a 3-4 hour road trip away making it a quick getaway for many of my friends and family. Thankfully no one I’m close to was at the festival this weekend but I do know of others who did attend and the horror they witnessed. My heart and thoughts go out to all the victims, their families, and those who were injured and recovering from Sunday nights’ turn of events. It’s a sad and scary world we live in and it’s hard to wrap my head around what happened.
On a lighter note, I don’t know about you, but it’s only Tuesday and I feel like I could use a drink. While apples may be the unofficial fruit of fall, I’m a berry lover so my go-to early fall fruit are blackberries. Muddled with basil and mixed with lime juice and ginger beer, they make a rather tasty drink.
This cocktail recipe uses Green Organic Hope Vodka, an organic, non-GMO vodka made here in California distilled in small batches. The result is an impressive, premium tasting vodka perfect for mixing up in a Bloody Mary, Greyhound or my favorite, a Moscow Mule. This week, I’m mashing up those blackberries into a delicious Blackberry Basil Moscow Mule… cheers!
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I looove a good blackberry recipe in the Fall. Definitely pinning this to try out this month!
xx, Danielle | Pineapple & Prosecco
Mules are my absolute favorite drink of all time so I will definitely be adding this to my list to make! It looks delicious!
This sounds like the perfect fresh take on a classic winter drink! We love Moscow and Kentucky Mules!
xo, Sara
Omg this looks delicious! One of my favorite summer drinks is blackberry basil lemonade. I can’t wait to try this!
That cocktail looks so delicious!!!!!
Mmmmmmm, that drink looks so refreshing!!!
The copper mugs are so nice! I really want to own some. I bet the recipe would still taste as good without the alcohol, right? Because, I don’t drink. Love blackberries!
I need to try this recipe!
I love mules! They are so yummy! I’ll have to try this one out!
My husband will love this! gotta try it
Yumm! I am forwarding this to my mom who loves moscow mules!
I am probably the biggest fan of Moscow Mules that you’ll ever meet. There’s just something about that strong, ginger taste that I love! I’ll have to try this recipe next!
Wow this looks absolutely delicious and I am not even a fan of Moscow Mules.
This sounds so tasty! I love blackberries and basil, but never thought of putting them together.
I’m obsesssseeed!!!
My parents ADORE moscow mules and they’re coming up to my place this weekend, so I think we’re just going to have to try this one out! They look delicious and beautiful!
These sound so yummy!!
Yum! This looks amazing. I love Moscow mules, if only for the precious copper cups!
THis looks amazing! I definitely need to try!
Liz
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Totally adding this to my list of drinks I need to try – I love Moscow Mules and I love blackberries!!
The Blackberry Moscow Mule is a delicious, refreshing drink that is perfect for travel or any occasion. Made with blackberry concentrate and basil, this drink is perfect for a quick pick me up on the go.