Moscow Mule with Muddled Fig

This Moscow Mule Drink infused with fig vodka is perfect for a hot summer day. Made with fresh muddled figs, fig vodka, fresh ginger beer, and garnished with figs, this vodka cocktail will become a staple in your cocktail recipes!

We love a good Moscow Mule – the fresh lime, ginger beer, and vodka are a perfect combination that hasn’t been beaten until now. Introducing our Moscow Mule with Muddled Fig. It’s a lovely gingery concoction, just like this peach ginger bourbon cocktail or pear ginger rum runner, but with a fruity twist – fresh figs. If you’re a fan of a traditional Moscow Mule, you’ll love this recipe! 

What Is a Moscow Mule with Muddled Fig?

Here’s a little backstory on the infamous Moscow Mule: Hailing all the way from the early 1940s during World War II, the Moscow Mule has become one of the most iconic classic cocktails, and for good reason – it’s delicious. This simple drink is made with 3 simple ingredients – vodka, lime, and ginger beer poured into a solid copper mug. As history suggests, the great Moscow Mule was born out of desperation. Sophie Berezinski, a Russian immigrant, needed to sell her family-made copper mugs, John Martin needed to revive the Smirnoff vodka brand, and John Morgan, owner of the Cock n’ Bull pub, needed to sell his homemade ginger beer. The result? A classic drink recognized for its fresh, fizzy flavor in an iconic copper mule mug. 

This variation of the Moscow Mule combines the sweetness of fresh figs, fig vodka, and ginger beer for a fruity twist on a tried-and-true classic. First, we muddle the figs. Then, we add the vodka and top with a generous amount of ginger beer. Finally, we garnish with fresh figs because you can never have too many! 

What You Need to Make a Moscow Mule with Muddled Fig

• Fresh Figs
• Fig Vodka – You can find a bottle online or use your vodka of choice.
• Ice
• Ginger Beer – Use any kind of ginger beer you like!
• Fresh Figs – For garnish. if fresh figs aren’t in season, you can used dried figs or a sprig of mint.

How to Make a Moscow Mule with Muddled Fig

1. Muddle the figs in a cocktail shaker or directly in the glass for the mule.
2. If muddling directly in mule glass, add ice. Otherwise, add the vodka to the cocktail shaker and pour over ice cubes into each glass.
3. Top off each mule to the brim with ginger beer.
4. Garnish with fresh sliced figs.

Expert Tips

• If you want to add another subtle note of flavor to this, mix in a touch of this lavender syrup. It adds a sweet floral note without overpowering.
• Alternatively, a splash of fresh lime juice can add a little pop to bring this cocktail to life.
• Want to add a bit of a kick to your drink? Add some spicy ginger beer! 
• Add a splash of lime for extra tanginess to balance out the sweetness from the figs. 
• Don’t you like ginger beer? Try ginger ale instead!
• Add a sprig of mint for garnish.

What to Serve With This Moscow Mule Drink

These Moscow Mules are perfect for enjoying with some Asian chicken burgers or lemon parsley baked fish! These Moscow Mules are also perfect for serving alongside some artichoke bites or bacon chicken bites!

Recipe FAQs

Where can I find fresh figs?

Domestic figs are mostly grown in California and are in season from August through October. Though they have a shorter season in early summer as well, they aren’t spotted on shelves across the country until their second, more extended season. Figs are soft and must be handled gently when harvested. Once plucked, they do not continue to ripen and last in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. 

Once collected, figs are packed in large containers to minimize bruising and shipped across the country. Their delicate nature results in a short season for the continental United States. However, they are readily available, dried all year long, packed, and waiting to be used.

​Can I make this Moscow Mule without alcohol?

Absolutely! You can keep the muddled figs, but instead, replace the fig vodka with club soda and some fig syrup (optional). Then, add a splash of ginger beer, and top with fresh sliced figs! 

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Can I use another kind of alcohol if I’m not a big vodka drinker?

Instead of vodka, you can use gin, white rum, or dry vermouth for a similar flavor profile!

More Cocktail Recipes to Try

This Moscow Mule Drink is the perfect twist on the classic formula. Whether enjoying on a hot summer day or making a round for friends and family, this fruity drink will surely become one of your new favorite recipes! You can’t go wrong with this perfect Moscow Mule recipe made with fresh muddled figs, fig vodka, ginger beer, and garnished with sliced figs! Raise your copper cup and enjoy this fun take on the classic Moscow Mule recipe! Also, please rate the recipe card and leave a comment below to help out the next reader!