Cranberry Moscow Mule Cocktail
Looking for a seasonal and refreshing cocktail that will add some zing to your holiday parties? Look no further than the Cranberry Moscow Mule Cocktail!
This twist on the classic Moscow Mule combines the spicy kick of ginger beer with the tart sweetness of fresh cranberries for a deliciously festive drink – a perfect addition to your Christmas Cocktails.
A bright splash of seasonal color transforms this classic cocktail into a new holiday favorite.
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Grab your copper mugs and get ready to enjoy the perfect mix of sweet, spicy and tangy flavors!
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Cranberry Moscow Mule Cocktail
Boy does my husband love a good Moscow Mule — and I can’t wait to surprise him with this new holiday concoction 🙂
Ingredients for Cocktail:
- 3 oz. premium vodka
- 1 oz. 100% cranberry juice
- 1 T. fresh lime juice
- 8 oz. ginger beer

Garnish: (optional)
- fresh rosemary sprigs, bottom leaves removed, approximately 2-3” long fresh cranberries
- fresh lime wedges

Cranberry Moscow Mule Cocktail Directions:
Step 1: Fill cocktail shaker with ice and add vodka, cranberry juice, and lime juice.
Step 2: Shake well and pour into ice-filled copper mugs.
Step 3: Top off mug with ginger beer and stir to combine.
Step 4: Garnish with rosemary sprigs and lime wedges, if desired. Serve immediately.
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Note: To make cranberry sprig garnish, carefully thread 3 fresh cranberries onto the bottom of each rosemary stem.

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Cranberry Moscow Mule Cocktail
Cranberry Moscow Mule Cocktail is a festive twist on the classic Moscow Mule combining the spicy kick of ginger beer with the tart sweetness of fresh cranberries for a deliciously festive drink.
Ingredients
- 3 oz. premium vodka
- 1 oz. 100% cranberry juice
- 1 T. fresh lime juice
- 8 oz. ginger beer
Garnish: (optional)
- fresh rosemary sprigs, bottom leaves removed, approximately 2-3” long
- fresh cranberries
- fresh lime wedges
Instructions
- Fill cocktail shaker with ice and add vodka, cranberry juice, and lime juice.
- Shake well and pour into ice-filled copper mugs.
- Top off mug with ginger beer and stir to combine.
- Garnish with rosemary sprigs and lime wedges, if desired.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
To make cranberry sprig garnish, carefully thread 3 fresh cranberries onto the bottom of each rosemary stem.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 407Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 24mgCarbohydrates: 57gFiber: 6gSugar: 41gProtein: 1g
Nutrient values are only estimates provided by online calculators. Various factors can change the nutritional information in any given recipe.
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