My Peach Moscow Mule Recipe

If you aren’t a Moscow Mule fan I don’t know what to say. It’s such a refreshing, delicious cocktail. And such a versatile one to switch up with seasonal ingredients. You really can’t go wrong by adding whatever your heart desires. I’ve done it several times on the blog already.

My pomegranate Moscow Mule, my Mexican Mule (made with tequila of course which is how I prefer to drink them). If you like, you can even make a Kentucky Mule with bourbon! Since we’re in the south and it’s officially summer, I had to make a peach Moscow Mule, of course.

This recipe is super easy as it’s your traditional Moscow Mule recipe. You can totally go crazy with your ingredients. Add in fresh herbs (similar to this peach smash) or other fruit you have on hand. I love this about cocktails: they’re so versatile and you can create whatever your heart desires once you have a method down.

But we’re going to keep things simple because this drink doesn’t need much fussing with. It’s perfect just the way it is. But adding fresh, juicy Georgia peaches is kind of ideal.

While living in Atlanta, come summer, everything is peach something. Peach pancakes, peach cocktails, peach cobbler. We love our peaches. They’re widely available at the grocery store and farmers market and are always so fresh and sweet. A personal favorite summertime fruit. Plus, half our streets are named Peach-Something. We like our peaches!

Peach Moscow Mule Recipe

A classic Moscow Mule is just vodka, ginger beer (not ginger ale!) and lime juice. I made a few changes here, but you don’t have to. You can solely use the classic method and add in peaches. So simple, so delicious! Not a fan of peaches? Try any type of berry, try apricots, heck try watermelon. You can’t screw this one up, I promise!

You can make this drink a few ways too. Either in a shaker then strain it over ice in your glassware removing a lot of the chunky bits of fresh peaches. I personally enjoy a chunky cocktail so I like to do the muddling in the glass I’m going to be using and then just top it with the ice, liquor of choice and ginger beer and then give it a good stir. There’s no right or wrong way, it’s truly a preference.

How To Make A Batch Of Moscow Mules

However, for the pool and since we’re in full summer mode over here, I made this drink a bit different. And it’s a great way to make it pool friendly (and portable!) in a big batch.

I decided to add the peaches and cinnamon to a blender (with a splash of water or vodka, whatever) and blend it up. Then added it to a container so I could mix it on the spot. This helps to keep the ginger beer fresh and no need for muddling by the pool.

Then you’re able to make each one as needed. Just add your mixture, liquor and ginger beer to each glass with ice and serve. No muddling at the pool needed. You could even go a step further and combine the peach mixture and liquor, and then just let people make their own and top with ginger beer. You have options!

TIP: Not able to find great peaches? You can also find peach nectar at the grocery store in the juice section. This will for sure work in a pinch! You can also always use frozen peaches and just thaw them out before using.

Serving Peachy Moscow Mules

Let’s be honest, you can just drink one of these right now no matter the time of day. They’re just that good. But obviously, we can’t be having cocktails at 9am or else we’d get nothing done, right? Maybe on a weekend…. maybe.

Traditionally, Moscow Mules are always served in copper mugs. They’re super cute and are just meant to be together. They get a little frosty on the outside and the metal keeps it extra cold. This drink is ideal for summer parties or a Saturday afternoon pick-me-up on your patio. A peach Moscow Mule also makes for an ideal cocktail to serve alongside any summer BBQ. Try my chimichurri chicken with a pasta salad for a complete summer feast.

For the pool, I chose to mix a big batch of this in this cute plastic pitcher from Target and poured them over ice in the matching cups. This will definitely be the new pool cocktail that I can make in a pinch!

How To Make Moscow Mule Without Ginger Beer

Try Ginger Ale

While ginger beer definitely has much more of a bite to it, ginger ale is a great substitute and always easier to find. It also adds the bubbles to your cocktail which is what we’re looking for.

Ginger Syrup

While this may be harder to find than ginger beer, ginger syrup is a great option to add. Also nice to have on hand for teas and other cocktails.

Moscow Mule Without Vodka

If you’re not a fan of vodka, or want no alcohol at all, you can still enjoy a Moscow Mule your way. Here’s a few alternatives.

Try Tequila

This is technically called a Mexican Mule, and honestly, my favorite. I love the way tequila works with ginger so I actually prefer tequila.

Try Whiskey or Bourbon

Another option is to add a darker liquor like whiskey or bourbon. These are called Kentucky Mules and have a deeper flavor profile.

Go Non-Alcoholic

If you want to go the non-alcoholic route, just add a bit more ginger beer, or a good splash of club soda instead. There’s so many great flavors in this cocktail, it should be enjoyed even if you aren’t adding any alcohol.

Photos by Hannah Lozano