Festive Christmas Cranberry Moscow Mule
A vibrant and festive holiday cocktail combining tart cranberry juice, spicy ginger beer, and zesty lime, served in charming copper mugs with cranberries and rosemary garnish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ounces vodka
- 2 ounces cranberry juice
- 4 ounces ginger beer
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Ice cubes
- Fresh cranberries for garnish
- Rosemary sprigs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Chill your copper mugs or glasses in the freezer for about 10 minutes.
- Fill the chilled mug or glass with ice cubes, leaving room for liquid ingredients.
- Pour 2 ounces of vodka over the ice. Skip this step for a non-alcoholic version.
- Add 2 ounces of cranberry juice. Use 100% cranberry juice for a tart flavor or cranberry juice cocktail for a sweeter taste.
- Squeeze in 1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice. Add more if desired.
- Top off the drink with 4 ounces of ginger beer.
- Gently stir the drink with a bar spoon to combine the flavors without losing carbonation.
- Garnish with fresh cranberries and a sprig of rosemary.
Notes
[‘Chill your mugs beforehand to keep the drink icy cold.’, ‘Use freshly squeezed lime juice for the best flavor.’, ‘Choose high-quality ginger beer for a bold ginger kick.’, ‘Adjust the sweetness by choosing between pure cranberry juice or cranberry juice cocktail.’, ‘Prepare extra garnishes like cranberries and rosemary sprigs for a festive presentation.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 copper mug
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 10
- Carbohydrates: 15
Keywords: Christmas cocktail, holiday drink, Moscow mule, cranberry mule, festive drink