Get in the holiday spirit with a festive Cranberry Moscow Mule! This Christmas cocktail with vodka, cranberries, lime and ginger beer is an easy and delicious crowd pleaser.
I don’t know about you, but I really like a good Cranberry Moscow Mule. It seems to be one of those classic recipes that actually is very good and that you don’t have to mess with to get a quality, refreshing drink. I really don’t drink anything besides wine very often. A good wine is always my go-to. Okay, even a questionable wine, don’t judge.
BUT, since it is the holiday season, I couldn’t resist adding a Christmas touch to the standard favorite Moscow Mule by trading up for my Cranberry Moscow Mules. I said you don’t have to mess with it. Not that you can’t.
This version is so perfect for the holidays, and makes a super impressive drink for a crowd that is actually really easy to make! Maybe part of the allure of any good mule is the copper mug. I just adore anything copper, so that could be why I am so attracted to them. Isn’t that why everyone loves Moscow Mules?
Besides the beautiful copper mug, though, I also love anything with mint. And I also love ginger. So I guess it make complete sense that the mule wins me over for a good cocktail every time. There is something so perfectly refreshing about the combination. And when you add in the spiced vodka and cranberries – wow! This drink becomes very hard to resist.
Try making this Cranberry Moscow Mule for any holiday gathering you have this holiday season, and I guarantee that your guests will be impressed and very satisfied! Cheers!
Cranberry Moscow Mule
Get in the holiday spirit with a festive Cranberry Moscow Mule! This Christmas cocktail with vodka, cranberries, lime and ginger beer is an easy and delicious crowd pleaser.
- Prep Time: 24 hours
- Total Time: 24 hours
- Yield: 1 drink 1x
- Category: cocktails
Ingredients
- 10 Cranberries
- 5–10 mint leaves
- 1/2 oz lime juice
- 2 oz spiced vodka (see below)
- 2 1/2 oz ginger beer (about)
- Crushed ice
For spiced vodka:
- 1–2 cups good quality vodka (I like Tito’s)
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 star anise pod
- 3–5 whole cloves
Instructions
To make spiced vodka:
- Add vodka, cinnamon stick, star anise, and cloves to a jar or airtight container. Fill with vodka and let infuse for at least 24 hours. Remove spices before serving.
For Spiced Cranberry Mule:
- In the bottom of your mug, muddle half of the cranberries and mint. Add spiced vodka, lime juice, and ice.
- Add additional whole cranberries(optional) and fill mug the rest of the way with ginger beer.
- Stir and serve garnished with lime wedge.
To make a pitcher for a crowd:
- Add 1 cup cranberries and a medium-sized bunch of mint leaves to a pitcher and muddle gently. Add 1 cup lime juice, 4 cups spiced vodka, and 4-5 cups ginger beer to a large pitcher.
- Refrigerate pitcher until ready to serve. When ready, fill mugs with crushed ice. Pour Spiced Cranberry Mules over ice and enjoy!
Keywords: cocktails, drinks, holiday, cranberry
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Lauren Grant | Zestful Kitchen says
December 13, 2016 at 7:23 pmWow, these are so gorgeous! And such a festive mule for the holidays. Can’t wait to try!