Holiday Moscow Mule

This Holiday Moscow Mule is a festive twist on the traditional Moscow Mule. Made with vodka, ginger beer, and lime juice, this variation has cranberry juice and cranberries. Garnished with a rosemary sprig, this cocktail is sure to brighten your holiday celebrations.

Ingredients

This cocktail is fizzy, tangy, sweet and slightly tart. Made up of just a few simple ingredients, this will be your new go-to holiday cocktail!

• Ginger Beer: This gives a nice ginger flavor and some carbonation. Opt for a ginger beer that’s not too sweet and made with real ginger for a smooth and spicy flavor. I like Fever-Tree Ginger Beer or Q Ginger Beer.
• Vodka: Use whatever vodka you prefer. I like Tito’s Handmade Vodka, but the ginger beer is the main flavor so any vodka will work here!
• Cranberry Juice: For a more tart flavor, use a pure cranberry juice. For a slightly less tart flavor, use a cranberry juice cocktail.
• Lime Juice: Freshly squeezed lime juice is a must!
• Garnish: Fresh or frozen cranberries, a lime wedge, and sprig of rosemary make this cocktail look perfectly festive for the holiday season.

*The full ingredient list with amounts is in the recipe card below.

Step-By-Step Instructions

This Holiday Moscow Mule is super easy to make in just 2 simple steps.

1. Fill a glass or copper mug with ice. Add ginger beer, vodka, cranberry juice and lime juice. Gently stir.
2. Garnish with cranberries, a lime wedge, and sprig of rosemary.

Note: You can serve a Cranberry Moscow Mule in a lowball glass, copper mug, or even a mason jar.

Variations and Suggestions

Here are some variations and suggestions to change up this Cranberry Moscow Mule.

• Make it a mocktail: To make this cocktail non-alcoholic, just leave out the vodka! It’s just as delicious without it.
• Change the flavor: Substitute the cranberry juice and cranberry garnish for pomegranate juice and pomegranate perils.
• Use different garnishes: Swap the fruit garnish for pomegranate perils or apple slices. Instead of rosemary, you can use mint leaves for a pop of green.
• Make it ahead: To make it ahead of time (especially if you want to make a pitcher for a party) just mix the vodka, cranberry juice, and lime juice. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Add the ice, ginger beer and garnishes when serving.

More Holiday Recipes

Need more inspiration for your next holiday gathering? Here are more recipes to consider:

• Chocolate Dipped Sugar Cookies
• Creamy Butternut Squash Soup
• Fluffy Mashed Potatoes
• Kale Crunch Salad
• Parmesan Garlic Knots

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