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    Melon Mules + Birch Lane Giveaway

    Jul 11, 2014 ·

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    Happy Friday, friends! First off let me apologize for my lack of posting this week. It’s been a frenzy of work and personal life that was entirely consuming. In fact, I couldn’t be happier to see the weekend and to celebrate it with one of my new favorite summer cocktails, the Melon Mule, and an amazing giveaway complements of Birch Lane.

    Melon Mule

    I first tasted this cocktail a few months ago and have been hooked ever since. A fruity spin on the classic Moscow Mule, this Melon Mule mixes melon vodka, fresh cantaloupe, lime juice, and ginger beer.

    Melon Mule

    Like biting into a chilled slice of cantaloupe, Melon Mules are the definition of a refreshing summer drink. While I am not a huge fan of flavored vodkas, I much prefer to muddle in fresh ingredients, Grey Goose makes deliciously fresh melon flavored vodka called Le Melon that I always use.

    Melon Mule

    Because a Mule of any kind, melon or traditional, simply tastes better served in real copper mugs, I am teaming up with Birch Lane to give a set of 4 Hammered Copper Mule Mugs to one reader today. Lucky, lucky you! So here’s what to do: muddle, shake, pour, repeat and enter the giveaway! I guarantee you will be making these Melon Mules on repeat all summer long and enjoying them in those frosty copper mule mugs. Cheers!

    Melon Mule

    For more photos on how-to make this Melon Mule visit my post on Style Me Pretty Living today!

    Melon Mule Cocktail - adapted slightly from Grey Goose
    makes 1

    1 ½ parts Grey Goose Le Melon Vodka
    3 parts ginger beer
    ¼ cup diced cantaloupe
    ½ lime, juiced
    ice
    cantaloupe slice for garnish, optional

    Directions:

    1. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice; muddle cantaloupe and juice from ½ lime.
    2. Add in vodka and shake until well chilled.
    3. Pour into a copper mule mug filled with ice.
    4. Top with ginger beer
    5. Garnish with a cantaloupe slice, optional

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    1. Heather says

      July 11, 2014 at 6:11 am

      Been itchin to try and make some Moscow Mule's this summer. This looks like just the thing to start with!

    2. Bethany Jones says

      July 11, 2014 at 6:53 am

      My husband and I tried the traditional Moscow Mule about a month or so ago and LOVED them! My husband did especially! Part of what he liked so much about the drink were the glasses. I would love to surprise him with this set of four. Thanks so much!! --Bethany Jones

    3. Janet says

      July 11, 2014 at 7:01 am

      Those cups are gorgeous, so unique!

    4. Bianca says

      July 11, 2014 at 7:05 am

      what beautiful cups! they are art 🙂

    5. Amy says

      July 11, 2014 at 7:05 am

      These cups are beautiful! I love anything that has to do with ginger!

    6. Planning for Paris says

      July 11, 2014 at 7:06 am

      I want to try these so badly!! These mugs are darling!! Thank you for a great giveaway!!

    7. Megan says

      July 11, 2014 at 7:21 am

      Moscow mules are one of my favorite cocktails! The only one I'm really skilled enough to make at home. I've been thinking I need to get some copper mugs...

    8. masperle says

      July 11, 2014 at 7:23 am

      I just tried a Moscow Mule for the first time at a sports bar and really enjoyed. I would love to make my own plus try the Melon Mule. They sound delicious.

    9. foodandcrafts says

      July 11, 2014 at 7:27 am

      Love those mugs

    10. Alicia Broehl says

      July 11, 2014 at 7:36 am

      I just had my first moscow mule last night and loved it! The restaurant even had the little copper mugs which made it even better! The Melon Mule sounds tasty as well. Thanks for the recipe!

    11. Small Change Project (@KtL33) says

      July 11, 2014 at 7:40 am

      Copper mugs would perfectly complete my bar collection! And that drink. Yum!

    12. Kathryn says

      July 11, 2014 at 7:46 am

      Can't wait to try this at our next outdoor dinner!

    13. Chrissy says

      July 11, 2014 at 7:46 am

      It would be fun to share with friends!

    14. Erika Shuminer says

      July 11, 2014 at 7:48 am

      These mugs are so beautiful. I love the hammered copper. They are perfect a a perfect vessel for the melon mule cocktail!

    15. Renee says

      July 11, 2014 at 8:01 am

      My husband and I love making moscow mules at our house and these mugs would be perfect to make them more special!! 🙂

    16. Rebecca Beasley says

      July 11, 2014 at 8:02 am

      Oh my gosh so gorgeous!! I hope I win 🙂 and that drink sounds so refreshing...will definitely have to try!

    17. Allison W says

      July 11, 2014 at 8:03 am

      I've had my eye on these copper mugs for a while. They're gorgeous!

    18. Cristina says

      July 11, 2014 at 8:10 am

      LOVE the mugs!

    19. Danielle says

      July 11, 2014 at 8:16 am

      I would love some new copper mugs and this delicious mule would be the first drink made!

    20. Carolly Photography says

      July 11, 2014 at 8:19 am

      My life would be complete with these copper mugs!

    21. sarah.a. says

      July 11, 2014 at 8:34 am

      gorgeous! and refreshing drink. yum!

    22. Beth @ Tasty Yummies says

      July 11, 2014 at 8:34 am

      This recipe is absolutely brilliant and the Moscow Mule-lovin' gal has been wanting to splurge and spoil myself with some beautiful copper mug for a while now.

    23. Ashley Curran says

      July 11, 2014 at 8:37 am

      I've been dying for some copper mugs for months now! Having a cocktail that is elevated by being served in a copper mug makes it even better! Can't wait to try this delicious drink soon!

    24. Lauren says

      July 11, 2014 at 8:51 am

      I would love to make Moscow Mules in these for a patio BBQ.

    25. Kim says

      July 11, 2014 at 8:57 am

      I love a good mule and these would look great on my bar cart!

    26. Aaleen C says

      July 11, 2014 at 9:06 am

      Moscow mules are my favorite, and I would love to entertain with them. These hammered copper mugs are to die for and a great bar cart accessory!

    27. Diane @ Vintage Zest says

      July 11, 2014 at 9:11 am

      Omg. I almost got my sister some Moscow Mule mugs for the holidays and her birthday, but I couldn't find ones that were pretty enough. These hammered ones are adorable! It would be a great engagement present, because she asked for useful things for her house. I know she would get lots of use out of these! 🙂

    28. Elisabeth says

      July 11, 2014 at 9:29 am

      These are adorable, I'd love to use for outdoor gatherings this summer!

    29. allison bridgman says

      July 11, 2014 at 9:37 am

      I love these! Just moved and finally have a back patio; these would be an amazing addition for some summer entertaining.

    30. Alisa says

      July 11, 2014 at 9:40 am

      I love these!! Need them in my life:)

    31. Heather B. says

      July 11, 2014 at 9:53 am

      moscow mules are my favorite new summer drink! I especially love the excuse to use the mint growing in my garden 🙂 we do have two mugs but found out last weekend at our BBQ that we need to invest in a few more for guests because no one turns down an offer for a moscow mule!

    32. Sarah says

      July 11, 2014 at 10:10 am

      Have you been stalking my pinterest board 😉 I've been obsessing on these mugs hard-core! It would be awesome to win!

    33. Bethany Good says

      July 11, 2014 at 10:19 am

      I tried moscow mules at my bachelorette party and would love to make them at home for my next girls' night!

    34. MK Cook says

      July 11, 2014 at 10:20 am

      I would love to give these to my husband for an anniversary gift!! SO beautiful.

    35. Lauren C. says

      July 11, 2014 at 10:24 am

      These look so refreshing....yum!! Need to be poolside with one these right now!

    36. Alejandra Fabian says

      July 11, 2014 at 10:45 am

      I would love to win these to make my first Moscow mule myself : )

    37. Margaret says

      July 11, 2014 at 10:47 am

      Moscow mules are pretty much favorite drink so I would be stoked to have some beautiful copper mugs from Birch Lane to sip them in!

    38. Laura says

      July 11, 2014 at 10:48 am

      Delicious recipe! Can't wait to try it~

    39. Chantelle says

      July 11, 2014 at 11:41 am

      I just had my first Moscow Mule in a copper mug last night! It was simply amazing, but we live overseas right now and finding copper mugs here would be a bit difficult, so I would LOVE to win these!

    40. lizhamp says

      July 11, 2014 at 12:03 pm

      Ive been waiting for copper mugs to try these drinks at home!

    41. Jess says

      July 11, 2014 at 12:12 pm

      I've been wanting a set of these forever!

    42. kelsey says

      July 11, 2014 at 1:02 pm

      this is literally my favorite cocktail! just missing the mugs!
      ladies in navy

    43. Jaime Lopez says

      July 11, 2014 at 1:17 pm

      I never thought about cantaloupe in a cocktail but this recipe looks delicious and refreshing. Perfect for this warm summer weather. Thanks!

      - Jaime

    44. Anabelle says

      July 11, 2014 at 1:24 pm

      I love these mugs!

    45. Natalie says

      July 11, 2014 at 1:42 pm

      Absolutely adore those mugs! This is a great post!

    46. Zoe says

      July 11, 2014 at 2:00 pm

      I have recently moved into my first apartment and these mugs would be an amazing addition! They are so unique and beautiful.

    47. Kimberly says

      July 11, 2014 at 2:04 pm

      I've been searching for some nice Moscow Mule mugs...these are dreamy!

    48. Alyssa says

      July 11, 2014 at 2:24 pm

      Firm believer that Mules taste better in copper mugs!

    49. Erika W. says

      July 11, 2014 at 2:50 pm

      I would love to win because these are so pretty. I saw some similar ones somewhere recently and had been kicking myself for not buying them!

    50. Gina Guthrie says

      July 11, 2014 at 3:30 pm

      I would love to win these beautiful mugs because the Moscow mule is one of my favorite drinks but I just serve it in plain glasses because I don't own any copper mugs.

    51. Bridgette says

      July 11, 2014 at 4:29 pm

      Cool beans

    52. Amanda Cook says

      July 11, 2014 at 4:51 pm

      I love mules; there are so many different kinds! And these would be a great addition to my barware!

    53. Liz says

      July 11, 2014 at 7:18 pm

      These are so beautiful!!

    54. MaryAnne Locher says

      July 11, 2014 at 8:05 pm

      I'm not a huge drinker, but vodka is my liquor of choice, cantaloupe is my favorite fruit, and these hammered copper mugs are gorgeous!

    55. Brooke Kelly says

      July 11, 2014 at 10:05 pm

      Swooning over these mugs!!!

    56. Calli says

      July 11, 2014 at 11:33 pm

      This would be perfect for a summer evening in the outside bar!

    57. Lindsay says

      July 12, 2014 at 1:22 am

      I love the idea of using these little beauties for cocktail hour!!

    58. meredith says

      July 12, 2014 at 6:34 am

      These mugs look so fun and id love to try the recipe in them

    59. seasidemermaid says

      July 12, 2014 at 8:44 am

      These would look good in my home - love, love, love!

    60. Alisha says

      July 12, 2014 at 9:00 am

      Great giveaway! Love the mugs!

    61. Censi says

      July 12, 2014 at 9:22 am

      I've never had a mule before... but I would imagine it would taste so much better in one of those gorgeous mugs

    62. Conni Jespersen says

      July 12, 2014 at 10:07 am

      This is such a fun giveaway! I love copper mugs for cocktails lately! I am looking forward to trying out this cocktail recipe too.

    63. Oz says

      July 12, 2014 at 10:42 am

      I love these mugs! Too cute. 🙂

    64. haleylittleton says

      July 12, 2014 at 11:09 am

      These little mugs remind me of a sweet cafe in Amsterdam that I was so attached to during my time there. Would love to share a little bit of the ambiance with my U.S. friends with these mugs.

    65. Alina says

      July 12, 2014 at 11:13 am

      I'd love to win these cause they'd look so gorgeous in my bar area.

    66. Sean C says

      July 12, 2014 at 11:14 am

      Because they are so darn pretty and would make anything inside taste delicious!

    67. Dassie Rice says

      July 12, 2014 at 12:05 pm

      Super cute set and great recipe!

    68. Jamie Dunn says

      July 12, 2014 at 12:09 pm

      I normally stick to whiskey but this cocktail sounds great! Would love to try it with the melon.. And thanks for the giveaway 🙂

    69. Tearsa D Keith says

      July 12, 2014 at 9:33 pm

      Lovely cups! They are art! This would go great in my kitchen!

      alholm.co at gmail dot com

    70. Mary Sy says

      July 12, 2014 at 10:57 pm

      These look great. Moscow Mules are a favorite of mine. Never thought of adding fruit.

    71. EHayes says

      July 13, 2014 at 10:28 am

      These are gorgeous and so unique, would be a great set to add to the eclectic collection I'm looking to build

    72. Sara Strauss says

      July 13, 2014 at 11:02 am

      I would love to win these because they are beautiful and cool!
      ~Sara

    73. Val Sakraida says

      July 13, 2014 at 1:19 pm

      I tried a Moscow Mule for the first time while having a great girls vacation in Montana a couple weeks ago. This drink is sooo yummy and refreshing! The Melon Mule sounds just as good but to do it justice one would have to have a set of copper mugs. Sadly, I do not, but if I did the Mule drinks would become my house special.
      P.S. the mugs are beautiful as well as functional

    74. Heather R says

      July 13, 2014 at 3:37 pm

      these are beautiful! I'd like to have these for serving our guests when we have friends over.

    75. Pedro says

      July 13, 2014 at 6:03 pm

      Because the mugs are just simply awesome 🙂

    76. Amanda Gwaltney says

      July 13, 2014 at 7:01 pm

      These sound amazing! And those mugs are gorgeous!!!

    77. blessnel says

      July 13, 2014 at 7:56 pm

      OMG! OMG! These mugs are so so nostalgic for me! I grew up when my grandmom used to use these vessels for entertaining and cooking and now seeing them, really makes my heart jump! It would mean so much to win them and treasure that always.

    78. Nora McClymer says

      July 14, 2014 at 5:20 am

      Awesome!! Classic copper mugs-

    79. drcoreydousharm says

      July 14, 2014 at 7:52 am

      I adore all things Moscow Mule!!! These mugs would be icing on an amazing cake!!! SO fabulous! Can't wait to try the recipe!!

    80. Jenna Oks says

      July 14, 2014 at 9:34 am

      I´d love to win cause those mugs are fabolous!

    81. jenscull says

      July 14, 2014 at 10:19 am

      this sounds pretty tasty! anything cool and refreshing on a hot summer day is right up my alley, especially if it has melon in it. 🙂
      love those fab mugs, too!

    82. Carmina C. says

      July 14, 2014 at 11:16 am

      I love Moscow mules and making cocktails for friends. Unfortunately, I don't have this lovely set to serve Moscow mules in. Those mugs are absolutely gorgeous!

    83. Nicole Prince says

      July 14, 2014 at 12:43 pm

      so gorgeous! these would look perfect in the kitchen. 🙂

    84. tobylynne says

      July 14, 2014 at 1:37 pm

      I have always love mule glasses and they would be a perfect addition to my bar!

    85. Austin Baroudi says

      July 14, 2014 at 7:04 pm

      The mugs look really cool and I'd just love to have them!

    86. Gloria says

      July 15, 2014 at 7:07 am

      Moscow Mules are so refreshing! I would love to learn to make them at home in my new copper mugs 🙂

    87. Erin Jones Turner says

      July 15, 2014 at 8:52 am

      I would love to add these to my barcart!

    88. Nike Dee says

      July 15, 2014 at 9:04 am

      I love Moscow Mules! This Melon Mule looks delicious.

    89. Ali says

      July 15, 2014 at 11:55 am

      Love these mugs! They would look so cute in my kitchen

    90. susanobryant says

      July 15, 2014 at 4:31 pm

      I have a thing for copper! These are just gorgeous. I'd love to show them off the next time I do some entertaining.

    91. Alex Krasnoff says

      July 15, 2014 at 7:32 pm

      Yummy! I love a good Moscow mule!

    92. Brandi Karras says

      July 16, 2014 at 7:59 am

      These mugs are beautiful! Would love to surprise my husband with these!!

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