I mixed the first sip of this cocktail and knew it was going to be a problem. Strawberry-lime simple syrup muddled with a few mint leaves at the bottom of a copper mug. Ice, spiced rum, ginger beer, and a squeeze of lime poured over. Stirred once. The colour is a deep pink fading to amber, and the ginger beer fizzes against the sweet strawberry syrup.
Spiced rum in a Moscow mule is the change that makes this version so awesome. Because where regular ‘ole spirits disappear into the ginger beer, spiced rum pushes back, warm and vanilla-scented, and it pairs with the strawberry-lime syrup in a way nothing else can. The mint stays at the bottom and rises with each sip. Yikes, Imma need a couple more!!!
How to make Strawberry-Lime Spiced Rum Moscow Mules
Muddle the mint gently
A few leaves pressed against the bottom of the glass with a muddler or spoon. You want bruised mint, not shredded. Over-muddling turns the drink bitter. 
Add the strawberry-lime simple syrup after muddling and stir to combine before adding ice.
Use cold ginger beer
The ginger beer should be straight from the fridge. Warm ginger beer loses its fizz faster and melts the ice immediately.
Pour the ginger beer last, over the ice and rum. One gentle stir is enough. Aggressive stirring kills the carbonation.
Strawberry-Lime Spiced Rum Moscow Mule
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 1
Description
Celebrate the start of spring with this bright tasting strawberry-lime spiced rum Moscow mule.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz (45ml) spiced rum
- 1 oz (30ml) strawberry-lime simple syrup
- 4-5 fresh mint leaves
- 4 oz (120ml) ginger beer
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- Ice
- Lime wheel and strawberry for garnish
Instructions
- Muddle a few leaves of mint and the strawberry-lime simple syrup in the bottom of a Moscow mule cup or cocktail glass.
- Add ice, spiced rum, ginger beer, and lime.
- Stir well and enjoy.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 10
- Carbohydrates: 20
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I make strawberry-lime simple syrup?
Simmer equal parts sugar and water with halved strawberries and lime zest until the sugar dissolves and the berries break down. Strain and cool. It keeps in the fridge for about two weeks.
What spiced rum works best?
Any spiced rum with vanilla and cinnamon notes. The spices in the rum complement the strawberry and ginger. Avoid overly sweet spiced rums.
Can I make this without alcohol?
Yes. Skip the rum and add extra ginger beer. The strawberry-lime syrup and mint still make a good drink on their own.
made the strawberry-lime syrup with frozen berries since fresh ones weren’t around yet. a little more water to compensate but the flavor was still right there.
dangerous drink. made two and wanted four.
spiced rum instead of vodka is such a better call here. the vanilla notes in the rum and the strawberry syrup together is something else.
While this looks absolutely delicious and I will definitely be making it you shouldn’t call it a Moscow Mule, as you said those have vodka, hence Moscow. I would call it a Barbados Mule or a Caribbean Mule :)