Description
Celebrate the festive season with this refreshing Holiday Cranberry Moscow Mule cocktail. Combining tart cranberry juice, smooth vodka, zesty lime, and spicy ginger beer, garnished with fresh cranberries, lime slices, and mint for a vibrant and flavorful holiday drink. Perfect for warming up any holiday gathering with a sparkling, icy twist.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cocktail
- 2 cups cranberry juice
- 1 cup vodka
- 1 cup ginger beer
- 1/2 cup lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- Ice cubes
For Garnish
- Fresh cranberries
- Lime slices
- Mint leaves
Instructions
- Chill glassware: Begin by preparing your serving glasses. Classic Moscow Mules are traditionally served in copper mugs, but any glassware will work. Place them in the freezer for about 15 minutes to achieve a frosty effect.
- Mix base ingredients: In a large pitcher, combine cranberry juice, vodka, and freshly squeezed lime juice. Stir thoroughly to blend all the flavors well.
- Add ice: Fill the chilled glasses or mugs with ice cubes, packing them well to keep the drink cold longer.
- Pour cranberry mixture: Evenly pour the cranberry juice mixture over the ice-filled glasses, filling each about three-quarters full.
- Top with ginger beer: Fill each glass to the rim with ginger beer, which adds a bubbly and spicy kick to the cocktail.
- Stir gently: Use a straw or spoon to stir the drink gently, mixing the flavors without reducing the carbonation.
- Garnish the drink: Add fresh cranberries, a lime slice, and a sprig of mint to each glass for a festive and aromatic presentation.
- Serve immediately: Serve right away to maintain the refreshing fizz and enjoy the crisp holiday flavors.
Notes
- You can substitute ginger beer with ginger ale for a milder flavor but note the carbonation level will differ.
- For a non-alcoholic version, omit the vodka and increase the cranberry juice or use a sparkling water alternative.
- Use freshly squeezed lime juice for the best bright and zesty flavor.
- Keep the cocktail ingredients and glasses chilled before assembling for optimal refreshment.
- This recipe is easily scalable for parties – just adjust the quantities proportionally.
