This Melon Mule Cocktail recipe uses melon-flavored vodka to infuse flavor into this summertime drink. Mix with fresh-squeezed lime juice, ginger beer, and a slice of watermelon. You can also make a mocktail version of this drink.
Easy-to-Make Cocktail
For cocktail and melon lovers, this drink has both! Perfect for summertime but refreshing anytime you want a taste of summer, this cocktail will surely please guests. Lime, melon-flavored vodka, ginger beer, and a scoop of crushed ice are the only ingredients needed to make this drink.
Mocktail Option
If you like the flavors in this drink but want a nonalcoholic drink, make a mocktail. It is so simple to do! Replace the melon-flavored vodka with two ounces of pureed watermelon and a couple of drops of watermelon flavoring or 1/2 ounce of watermelon syrup.
Garnishes for Melon Mule Cocktails
Adding fresh garnishes or decorations is one way to make a dazzling drink. The melon mules in the photos have a quarter slice of lime, a mint sprig, and a small yellow watermelon slice. If you haven’t tried a yellow watermelon, it tastes as sweet (maybe sweeter) as a red one! Unfortunately, they are not as easy to find as red watermelons. However, check farmers’ markets and fruit stands. Occasionally, local grocery stores and Trader Joe’s will have them in stock.
Ginger Beer for Melon Mule Cocktails
You can substitute ginger ale for ginger beer since both are nonalcoholic drinks. Barritt’s Ginger Beer is a delicious ginger beer for this cocktail, and a tasty ginger ale is Fever Tree.
Make Your Melon-Flavored Vodka
Did you know you can infuse vodka with melon flavor at home? It’s easier than you might think and requires just a few simple steps. With a ripe watermelon and some quality vodka, you’ll have a delightful infusion ready to enhance your favorite drinks in no time. Check out How to Make Melon-Infused Vodka for a step-by-step guide on how to create melon-infused vodka!
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Melon Mule Cocktail
Equipment
- 1 copper mug (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 lime, cut into quarters
- 2 ounces Gray Goose Le Melon Vodka
- 7 ounces ginger beer (Barritt’s brand or Fever Tree recommended)
- 1 scoop crushed ice
- 1 mint sprig for garnish (optional)
- 1 slice watermelon for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Squeeze the juice of three of the lime quarters into a copper mug.
- Add the Gray Goose, ginger beer, and a scoop of crushed ice. Stir and garnish with the remaining lime quarter, a mint sprig, and a slice of watermelon. Enjoy!