Happy Friday, friends! First off let me apologize for my lack of posting this week. Itโs been a frenzy of work and personal life that was entirely consuming. In fact, I couldnโt 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.
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.
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.
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 hereโs 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!
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
Here's How to Enter:
Note: This giveaway is now closed.
Heather says
Been itchin to try and make some Moscow Mule's this summer. This looks like just the thing to start with!
Bethany Jones says
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
Janet says
Those cups are gorgeous, so unique!
Bianca says
what beautiful cups! they are art ๐
Amy says
These cups are beautiful! I love anything that has to do with ginger!
Planning for Paris says
I want to try these so badly!! These mugs are darling!! Thank you for a great giveaway!!
Megan says
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...
masperle says
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.
foodandcrafts says
Love those mugs
Alicia Broehl says
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!
Small Change Project (@KtL33) says
Copper mugs would perfectly complete my bar collection! And that drink. Yum!
Kathryn says
Can't wait to try this at our next outdoor dinner!
Chrissy says
It would be fun to share with friends!
Erika Shuminer says
These mugs are so beautiful. I love the hammered copper. They are perfect a a perfect vessel for the melon mule cocktail!
Renee says
My husband and I love making moscow mules at our house and these mugs would be perfect to make them more special!! ๐
Rebecca Beasley says
Oh my gosh so gorgeous!! I hope I win ๐ and that drink sounds so refreshing...will definitely have to try!
Allison W says
I've had my eye on these copper mugs for a while. They're gorgeous!
Cristina says
LOVE the mugs!
Danielle says
I would love some new copper mugs and this delicious mule would be the first drink made!
Carolly Photography says
My life would be complete with these copper mugs!
sarah.a. says
gorgeous! and refreshing drink. yum!
Beth @ Tasty Yummies says
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.
Ashley Curran says
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!
Lauren says
I would love to make Moscow Mules in these for a patio BBQ.
Kim says
I love a good mule and these would look great on my bar cart!
Aaleen C says
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!
Diane @ Vintage Zest says
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! ๐
Elisabeth says
These are adorable, I'd love to use for outdoor gatherings this summer!
allison bridgman says
I love these! Just moved and finally have a back patio; these would be an amazing addition for some summer entertaining.
Alisa says
I love these!! Need them in my life:)
Heather B. says
moscow mules are my favorite new summer drink! I especially love the excuse to use the mint growing in my garden ๐ 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!
Sarah says
Have you been stalking my pinterest board ๐ I've been obsessing on these mugs hard-core! It would be awesome to win!
Bethany Good says
I tried moscow mules at my bachelorette party and would love to make them at home for my next girls' night!
MK Cook says
I would love to give these to my husband for an anniversary gift!! SO beautiful.
Lauren C. says
These look so refreshing....yum!! Need to be poolside with one these right now!
Alejandra Fabian says
I would love to win these to make my first Moscow mule myself : )
Margaret says
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!
Laura says
Delicious recipe! Can't wait to try it~
Chantelle says
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!
lizhamp says
Ive been waiting for copper mugs to try these drinks at home!
Jess says
I've been wanting a set of these forever!
kelsey says
this is literally my favorite cocktail! just missing the mugs!
ladies in navy
Jaime Lopez says
I never thought about cantaloupe in a cocktail but this recipe looks delicious and refreshing. Perfect for this warm summer weather. Thanks!
- Jaime
Anabelle says
I love these mugs!
Natalie says
Absolutely adore those mugs! This is a great post!
Zoe says
I have recently moved into my first apartment and these mugs would be an amazing addition! They are so unique and beautiful.
Kimberly says
I've been searching for some nice Moscow Mule mugs...these are dreamy!
Alyssa says
Firm believer that Mules taste better in copper mugs!
Erika W. says
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!
Gina Guthrie says
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.
Bridgette says
Cool beans
Amanda Cook says
I love mules; there are so many different kinds! And these would be a great addition to my barware!
Liz says
These are so beautiful!!
MaryAnne Locher says
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!
Brooke Kelly says
Swooning over these mugs!!!
Calli says
This would be perfect for a summer evening in the outside bar!
Lindsay says
I love the idea of using these little beauties for cocktail hour!!
meredith says
These mugs look so fun and id love to try the recipe in them
seasidemermaid says
These would look good in my home - love, love, love!
Alisha says
Great giveaway! Love the mugs!
Censi says
I've never had a mule before... but I would imagine it would taste so much better in one of those gorgeous mugs
Conni Jespersen says
This is such a fun giveaway! I love copper mugs for cocktails lately! I am looking forward to trying out this cocktail recipe too.
Oz says
I love these mugs! Too cute. ๐
haleylittleton says
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.
Alina says
I'd love to win these cause they'd look so gorgeous in my bar area.
Sean C says
Because they are so darn pretty and would make anything inside taste delicious!
Dassie Rice says
Super cute set and great recipe!
Jamie Dunn says
I normally stick to whiskey but this cocktail sounds great! Would love to try it with the melon.. And thanks for the giveaway ๐
Tearsa D Keith says
Lovely cups! They are art! This would go great in my kitchen!
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Mary Sy says
These look great. Moscow Mules are a favorite of mine. Never thought of adding fruit.
EHayes says
These are gorgeous and so unique, would be a great set to add to the eclectic collection I'm looking to build
Sara Strauss says
I would love to win these because they are beautiful and cool!
~Sara
Val Sakraida says
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
Heather R says
these are beautiful! I'd like to have these for serving our guests when we have friends over.
Pedro says
Because the mugs are just simply awesome ๐
Amanda Gwaltney says
These sound amazing! And those mugs are gorgeous!!!
blessnel says
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.
Nora McClymer says
Awesome!! Classic copper mugs-
drcoreydousharm says
I adore all things Moscow Mule!!! These mugs would be icing on an amazing cake!!! SO fabulous! Can't wait to try the recipe!!
Jenna Oks says
Iยดd love to win cause those mugs are fabolous!
jenscull says
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. ๐
love those fab mugs, too!
Carmina C. says
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!
Nicole Prince says
so gorgeous! these would look perfect in the kitchen. ๐
tobylynne says
I have always love mule glasses and they would be a perfect addition to my bar!
Austin Baroudi says
The mugs look really cool and I'd just love to have them!
Gloria says
Moscow Mules are so refreshing! I would love to learn to make them at home in my new copper mugs ๐
Erin Jones Turner says
I would love to add these to my barcart!
Nike Dee says
I love Moscow Mules! This Melon Mule looks delicious.
Ali says
Love these mugs! They would look so cute in my kitchen
susanobryant says
I have a thing for copper! These are just gorgeous. I'd love to show them off the next time I do some entertaining.
Alex Krasnoff says
Yummy! I love a good Moscow mule!
Brandi Karras says
These mugs are beautiful! Would love to surprise my husband with these!!