You can substitute blueberries for the blackberries if so desired. You can also adjust the amount of vodka as desired; use 2 oz if you like your drinks a little stronger.
Blackberry Basil Mule
Ingredients
¼ cup blackberries
3 large basil leaves
1.5 oz good quality vodka
juice of ½ lime
ginger beer to taste
additional blackberries and basil for garnish
Steps
Fill a cocktail glass with crushed ice.
Muddle berries and basil with the vodka in the bottom of a cocktail shaker.
Add lime and ice cubes - shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
Strain into prepared glass, pour in desired amount of ginger beer.
Garnish with blackberries and basil leaves.
Notes:
This recipe comes from my mom, Bonnie. She recommends Tito's vodka, but any decent vodka will do. You can substitute blueberries for the blackberries if so desired. You can also adjust the amount of vodka as desired; use 2 oz if you like your drinks a little stronger.