Kale Cocktail (Easy & Refreshing!)

A kale cocktail in a glass with a lime garnish.

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Kale Cocktail (Easy & Refreshing!)

This kale cocktail is where happy hour meets a healthy-ish twist—because why not sneak a little green into your glass? It’s fizzy, refreshing, and just the right amount of unexpected, with zesty ginger beer, smooth vodka, and a splash of vibrant kale-cucumber juice. Bold, bright, and ridiculously sippable, it’s proof that cocktails can be fun and feel a little fancy.

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Russian

Diet: Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: drink

Calories: 253kcal

Author: Michelle Cehn

Ingredients

Kale & Cucumber Juice:

3 large kale leaves
1 inch small cucumber

MosKale Mule Cocktail

ice
6 ounces ginger beer
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 ounces vodka we use Koskenkorva
1 splash kale and cucumber juice

Instructions

In a juicer, juice 3 large leaves of kale. Then add 1 inch of a small cucumber, which will help push down any remaining kale leaves and juice. Set this nutritious kale-cucumber juice aside.
Fill a cocktail glass with ice. Add ginger beer, lime juice, vodka, and a splash of the kale-cucumber juice mixture. Stir to mix.

Notes

Go easy on the green juice. A small splash of kale-cucumber juice gives your cocktail that gorgeous green glow without taking over the flavor. Want to lean into the green? Add more for a subtle veggie vibe and a little nutrition boost.
Dark green, spooky vibes? If you get heavy-handed with the kale juice, your drink will turn a deeper, swampy green—perfect for Halloween or a fun themed party, but maybe not your everyday cocktail hour.
Leftover juice? No problem. Serve the extra kale-cucumber juice as a quick green shot on the side or save it for round two (or three) of MosKale Mules. Waste not, sip more!
Fresh is best. If you’re making the juice ahead of time, store it in an airtight container in the fridge and use it within two days for the freshest flavor and brightest color.
Customize it. Not a fan of kale? Try swapping in other fresh juices like apple, beet, or celery. The ginger beer and lime are versatile enough to make any combo shine.

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