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    Home » Cocktails » Green Moscow Mule Recipe for St. Patrick’s Day

    Published: Jan 6, 2022 · Updated: Jan 6, 2022 by Sharon Garofalow | This post may contain affiliate links. See the privacy policy linked in my footer.

    Green Moscow Mule Recipe for St. Patrick’s Day

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    Collage of images for making a Green Moscow Mule for St Patrick's Day. Learn how to make an easy Green Moscow Mule Recipe. Need St. Patrick's Day cocktails? This drink is quick to make at home and is refreshing and delicious. With green juice, lime and vodka, this St. Patrick's Day Mule is fun to sip while celebrating. Serve them in a copper mug or in a tall glass (so the green color really stands out!). Get this Green Mule recipe at cupcakesandcutlery.com.

    This Green Moscow Mule is flavorful and refreshing and is a festive green cocktail idea for St. Patrick’s Day!

    Plus it comes together in less than 5 minutes! With store-bought green juice, this is a fun twist on the classic Moscow Mule.

    Top down view of a copper Moscow Mule mug holding a cocktail and garnished with a lime slice and fresh herbs.

    This post was originally published on March 1, 2019 and has now been updated with new images and tips to make this green drink perfectly every time.

    Why this recipe works

    I’m not a fan of going out to pubs and drinking green beer on St. Patrick’s Day. This Green Mule is a festive drink to make to enjoy in the comfort of your own home.

    This is one of my favorite Moscow Mule variations to make no matter what time of year it is. And now that Dry January is over, it’s a great way to celebrate!

    The store-bought green juice (made with fruit juices plus kale and a few other leafy greens) keeps things super simple and quick. Green juice is actually quite tasty and is an ingredient that tends to be overlooked when making cocktails.

    With no special equipment or skills needed, it’s as easy as adding everything to a glass.

    It uses the classic Moscow Mule recipe as the base and adds a fun, holiday twist to it. There’s never been a more perfect St. Patrick’s Day Mule.

    It’s just as easy to make one cocktail as it is to make them for a crowd which means you can invite others over if you are looking to add a little bit of excitement.

    Some of the green juices also contain Spirulina, an organism that grows in fresh or saltwater. I learned about it when I was getting started with adaptogens, but hated the flavor.

    So while I wouldn’t exactly call this cocktail “healthy,” there are some great potential benefits from the green juice. And a Green Moscow Mule just plain tastes delicious. What more do you need?

    Whether you’re hosting a party or just making the day feel more fun it’s easy! Just serve this cocktail to adults (leave the vodka out for the kids!), set up some rainbow balloon columns and make some Beer Brownies. So simple.

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    Ingredient Notes

    Labeled ingredients needed to make a green Moscow Mule for St. Patrick's Day.
    • Vodka
    • Ginger beer
    • Green juice blend
    • Rose’s lime juice
    • Bitters
    • Lime
    • Herbs, for garnish (I like to grab the poultry blend which has 3 different herbs in the plastic clamshell pack).

    Don’t be afraid of the green juice! It is the key to making this tasty Green Mule and you can easily find it at the grocery store in the refrigerated juice area. There are usually a few different varieties available so look for one that also has fruit juice in it.

    The fruit makes the juice on the sweet side from the natural sugars but that great green color comes from the veggies.

    Rose’s Lime Juice is my new favorite sweetener for cocktails! I love that it isn’t overly sweet and gives a nice limey tang. It’s not the same level of acidity as fresh lime, which is why I use a little bit of that too. Fresh lime in a Moscow Mule is a necessity! 

    Because of the sugars in the juice and Rose’s lime juice, the bitters adds the perfect depth of flavor. Just a few drops right on top is all you need to finish off this tasty Green Moscow Mule. I’m a huge fan of cocktails with bitters.

    There are a variety of vodkas that you can use to make this St. Patrick’s Day Mule. You can read about the best vodka for Moscow Mules here.

    Step-by-step instructions

    Close up of a copper mug holding ice on a counter next to a bottle of vodka and ginger beer.

    Add ice to a copper Moscow Mule mug.

    Close up of vodka being added to a Moscow mule mug.

    1.Add 1 1/2 ounces of your favorite vodka.

    Close up of pouring green juice into a copper Moscow Mule Mug.

    2. Add 2 ounces of the green juice.

    Adding Rose's Lime Juice to a copper Mule mug.

    3. Add the ounce of Rose’s Lime Juice along with the juice of 1/4 of a fresh lime.

    Close up of ginger beer being added to a cocktail.

    4. Top with 2-3 ounces of ginger beer.

    Close up of bitters being added to a cocktail in a mug.

    5. Add a few drops of bitters.

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    6. Give it a quick stir with a bar spoon.

    Garnish the Green Moscow Mule with a variety of fresh herbs or just mint. It’s a great way to serve the drink, play up the green vibes and always smells amazing.

    Tips and Tricks

    • If you don’t have fresh lime juice, you can leave it out. It won’t affect the flavor of this Green Moscow Mule too much.
    • If you don’t want to use vodka, try a different liquor. Mules are delicious with other alcohols as the base. Try a Tequila Mule or Scotch Mule.
    • Don’t want to use green juice but still want a fun drink idea for St. Patrick’s Day? Make the classic recipe (I linked it above) and just add a little green food coloring.
    • I think the green juice has enough sweetness so if you don’t want to add any extra, you can skip the Rose’s Lime Juice and just add the fresh lime to this Green Mule.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can you use Rose’s Lime Juice to make a Moscow Mule?

    Yes! And I did. It has a slight lime flavor and a touch of sweetness. I also love it in a Vodka Gimlet. I typically use simple syrup in a Moscow Mule if it needs any extra sweetness. But Rose’s is great when you don’t have any fresh lime juice on hand or want to take the time to make simple syrup.

    Are there different types of Mules?

    Yes! As I mentioned above, you can make them with all different types of alcohol and flavor combinations. A Kombucha Mule is delicious. And I also really love a Fireball Mule. And don’t miss a Whiskey Mule.

    Why does a Mule come in a copper mug?

    The copper mug is said to keep the cocktail colder, longer. And I truly think it does. Since these cocktails are super refreshing, I love to serve them in a copper mug. I really like the Moscow Muled mugs.

    But for a pretty drink, like this Green Mule, you could use another glass so the color really stands out.

    Copper Mule mug on a table holding a cocktail with limes and fresh herbs in it and around it.

    A fresh herb garnish is a perfect way to serve this Green Moscow Mule. It smells so delish as you bring the mug to your lips. This is the perfect cocktail to make for St. Patrick’s Day and beyond!

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    Close up of a cocktail in a copper mug with a lime and fresh herb garnish.

    Green Moscow Mule

    With just a few ingredients, this unique Green Mule can be made in less than 5 minutes! It's a festive green cocktail idea to serve for St. Patrick's Day that's a tasty twist on the classic vodka Moscow Mule.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: cocktails
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 1 serving
    Calories: 242kcal
    Author: Sharon Garofalow

    Equipment

    • Copper Moscow Mule Mugs

    Ingredients

    • 1 1/2 oz. vodka
    • 2 1/2 oz. green juice
    • 1 oz. ginger beer
    • 1 oz. Rose’s Lime Juice
    • 1/4 of a lime juiced
    • 4 dashes bitters
    • 3 sprigs Fresh herbs (like rosemary, sage, thyme) for garnish, optional

    Instructions

    • Add ice to a copper mug.
    • Add vodka, green juice, ginger beer, Rose's Lime Juice, and fresh lime.
    • Give it a quick stir.
    • Add 4 dashes of bitters then stir.
    • Serve this Green Mule with a slice of lime and fresh herb garnish, optional.

    Notes

    • If you don’t have fresh lime juice, you can leave it out. It won’t affect the flavor of this Green Mule too much.
    • If you don’t want to use vodka, try a different liquor. Mules are delicious with other alcohols as the base. Try a Tequila Mule or Scotch Mule.
    • Don’t want to use green juice but still want a fun drink idea for St. Patrick’s Day? Make the classic recipe (I linked it above) and just add a little green food coloring.
    • I think the green juice has enough sweetness so if you don’t want to add any extra, you can skip the Rose’s Lime Juice and just add the fresh lime to this Green Mule. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1drink | Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 22mg | Potassium: 125mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 326IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg
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    About Sharon Garofalow

    Sharon lives in Southern California with her adorable family. She loves to share ideas to make mom life easier and encourage busy gals to make time for themselves too! Sharon's "me" time often includes watching Hallmark Channel movies, sipping sauvignon blanc, trying not to eat Salt and Pepper potato chips, and planning girlfriend getaways.

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    1. Amy Smith says

      July 08, 2019 at 7:41 am

      Beautiful drink!! It looks so fresh. I’ll try it for sure! Thanks for the post

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