Festive Cranberry Moscow Mule
A tangy, sweet-tart holiday cocktail featuring cranberry juice, lime, ginger beer, and vodka served in copper mugs for a festive touch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz vodka
- 2 oz cranberry juice (unsweetened or 100% pure)
- 4 oz ginger beer
- Juice of half a lime (about 1 tbsp or 15 ml)
- Ice
- Sugared cranberries (optional, for garnish)
- Fresh mint (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Fill your copper mug or glass with ice, leaving a little room at the top.
- Pour in 2 oz (60 ml) of vodka using a jigger for accuracy.
- Add 2 oz (60 ml) of cranberry juice. Adjust the cranberry juice to taste if you prefer a sweeter drink.
- Squeeze in the juice of half a lime (about 1 tbsp or 15 ml). Stir gently with a bar spoon.
- Top off with 4 oz (120 ml) of ginger beer. Pour slowly to preserve the fizz.
- Garnish with sugared cranberries and fresh mint. For added flair, thread cranberries onto a cocktail pick.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the festive vibes!
Notes
[‘Chill all ingredients beforehand for the best experience.’, ‘Fresh lime juice is essential for bright flavor; avoid bottled lime juice.’, ‘Adjust sweetness by adding simple syrup or using sweetened cranberry juice.’, ‘Experiment with different ginger beer brands for varying levels of spice.’, ‘For a mocktail version, replace vodka with sparkling water or ginger ale.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15
- Carbohydrates: 18
Keywords: Cranberry Moscow Mule, Holiday Cocktail, Festive Drink, Moscow Mule Recipe, Cranberry Cocktail