Our Favorite Holiday Cocktail

The traditional version of the Moscow mule is a simple combination of vodka and fresh-squeezed lime juice, topped off with ginger beer and garnished with a lime wedge.

Our holiday-inspired cranberry version builds on those original flavors with homemade spiced cranberry syrup, some extra lime juice to balance the sweetness, and a good-quality, spicy ginger beer to pull it all together. Garnished with fresh cranberries and a sprig of rosemary, this cocktail is loaded with seasonal flavors and has a festive look that’s perfect for entertaining.

How to Make a Cranberry Moscow Mule

Gather the following ingredients for each serving: 2 ounces of vodka, 1-1/2 ounces spiced cranberry syrup, 1-1/2 ounces freshly squeezed lime juice, 4 ounces ginger beer, and lime wedges, fresh cranberries, and rosemary sprigs for garnish.

1. Fill a copper mug with ice. (You can also use a highball glass.)
2. Add the vodka, spiced cranberry syrup, and lime juice and stir.
3. Top with ginger beer, stir gently and add a lime wedge.
4. Garnish with fresh cranberries and a rosemary sprig if desired.

In addition to the cranberry syrup needed for this cocktail, our holiday spiced simple syrup recipes include orange, rosemary, and ginger.

Cranberry Moscow Mule

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Homemade spiced cranberry simple syrup along with vodka, lime, and ginger beer makes a delicious seasonal twist on a classic cocktail.

Yield: 1 serving

Prep Time: 5 mins

Total Time : 5 mins

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Ingredients 

• 2 ounces vodka
• 1-1/2 ounces spiced cranberry syrup
• 1-1/2 ounces lime juice
• 4 ounces ginger beer
• Lime wedge
• Fresh cranberries, optional garnish
• Rosemary sprig, optional garnish

Instructions 

• Fill a copper mug (or highball glass) with ice.
• Add the vodka, spiced cranberry syrup, and lime juice and stir.
• Top with ginger beer, stir gently and add a lime wedge.
• Garnish with fresh cranberries and a rosemary sprig if desired.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Cranberry Moscow Mule

Amount per Serving

Calories

295

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

1

g

2

%

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

1

g

Sodium

 

34

mg

1

%

Carbohydrates

 

45

g

15

%

Fiber

 

1

g

4

%

Sugar

 

42

g

47

%

Protein

 

1

g

2

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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