This chocolate cherry mule recipe has just 4 base ingredients plus ice for a cocktail that’s simple yet delicious. This fruity sweet twist is perfect for Valentine’s Day or Easter!
2Ounceschocolate vodka(such as Van Gogh Dutch chocolate or 360 Double chocolate vodka)
1Ouncetart cherry juice
½Ouncefresh lime juice
3Ouncesginger beer
Ice(I prefer crushed)
3Cocktail cherries(optional)
Instructions
Fill a copper mug (or similar glass) with ice
Ice
Add chocolate vodka, cherry juice, and lime juice, stirring to combine them
2 Ounces chocolate vodka, 1 Ounce tart cherry juice, ½ Ounce fresh lime juice
Top with ginger beer (see notes on adjusting for glass size)
3 Ounces ginger beer
(Optional) Scatter a few cocktail cherries on top (or add them to a toothpick or skewer)
3 Cocktail cherries
Garnish with a mint sprig or slice of lime if desired, and enjoy
Notes
You can also use plain or cherry flavored vodka with 5-6 shakes of chocolate bitters, ½ ounce of creme de cacao, or with 1 Tbsp chocolate flavored syrup (like Torani). I don’t recommend an ice cream style thick chocolate syrup, as it adds a lot of sugar and doesn’t blend in well in my experience
For less bold ginger flavor, swap ginger beer for ginger ale
The cocktail cherries are optional, but nicely reinforce the cherry flavor. You could also use maraschino cherries, or brandied cherries to add some extra strength!
Garnishes are optional, but could include a slice of lime, sprig of mint, or a skewer of cocktail cherries
Mule mugs vary in size quite a lot. You can double this recipe to fill a larger mug, or just top it off with more ginger beer (but note this will weaken the overall flavor and strength of the drink)
To adjust the strength, add more ginger beer or tart cherry juice for a weaker drink, or add more chocolate vodka (or supplement with some cherry vodka) for a stronger drink
Exact nutritional values will vary based on brand and flavor of ingredients, any garnishes added, size of glasses, and actual quantity consumed, so please consider this a guideline only