Christmas Moscow Mule

If you want to put a festive twist on the traditional Moscow mule, you have to make this Christmas Moscow mule! It's so perfect for the holiday season, and couldn't be easier to make. 

You'll love this Christmas Moscow Mule

It's easy to make. With a few simple ingredients, this Christmas Moscow mule comes together in no time and can get anybody into the holiday spirit. It's so perfect for holiday parties! 

It's a festive cocktail. This is such a fun and festive twist on a classic cocktail! The rosemary paired with cranberry makes it so perfect for this time of year.

Ingredients

Rosemary. Instead of mint, which is used in a traditional Moscow mule, I like using rosemary! It's a great way to give this holiday mule that extra kick of holiday flavor. Plus, who doesn't love the combination of rosemary and cranberry? 
Fresh Lime Juice. I love using lime juice to cut the sweetness and tartness of cranberry juice. Plus, lime juice is used in the traditional Moscow mule recipe, so we aren't veering too far off with this Christmas Moscow mule recipe.

Cranberry Juice. I like using cranberry juice in this festive drink, cranberry cocktails are so perfect for holiday celebrations! If you don't love cranberry, I've included some substitutions below. I recommend using cranberry cocktail, or cranberry juice cocktail, versus pure cranberry juice. Pure cranberry juice is incredibly tart, and cranberry cocktail is much more user-friendly. 

Vodka. Like the classic Moscow mule recipe, I'm using vodka in this Christmas cocktail recipe. However, if you don't like vodka, I've included some other options you could use in this Christmas mule below! 

Ginger Beer. ​Ginger beer is a must when making any Moscow mule! If you are looking for brand recommendations, I always like Fever Tree or Q.

​How to make a Christmas Moscow mule

1. In a copper mug, add in a sprig of rosemary and 1 oz of lime juice.
2. Muddle well and add fresh ice on top.
3. Add 2.5 oz vodka, 2 oz cranberry juice, and 1-2 oz ginger beer.
4. Garnish with rosemary and fresh cranberries.

Tip: ​the signature copper mugs aren't necessary for this 

Substitutions and variations

Vodka. If you don't love vodka, don't worry! You can still make this perfect holiday drink with bourbon, tequila, or gin! 

Cranberry Juice. Whether you don't have cranberry juice, or you just don't love cranberry juice, you can always use pomegranate juice! If you use pomegranate juice, I recommend using pomegranate seeds as a garnish.

Rosemary. Now, I totally get that rosemary might not be your thing, you can absolutely use fresh mint in this cranberry mule, too! Mint is in the traditional recipe and it's still a great option for this holiday Moscow mule cocktail. 

Ginger Beer. If you're not a fan of the strong flavor of spicy ginger beer, ginger ale is always an option!

Lime. ​If you don't have limes for this recipe, you can always sub out for fresh orange juice! I love either option for getting those fresh citrus flavors. 

Garnish ideas

• Fresh cranberries
• Fresh rosemary sprigs
• Cinnamon stick
• Lime wedge

How to make Christmas Moscow mules for a crowd

Since this has a fizzy ingredient, you can't fully make this cranberry Moscow mule ahead of time for your party, but you can make th majority of it ahead of time! This makes 8-10 drinks.

1. In a large pitcher, add 3 cups of vodka, 2.5 cups of cranberry juice and 1 cup of fresh lime juice.
2. Add in 5-6 sprigs of fresh rosemary, and let it sit in the fridge for a minimum of 30 minutes. 
3. When you're ready to serve, add in 2 cups of fresh cranberries and set it out along with cocktail glasses, an ice bucket filled with ice, and ginger beer. 
4. Your guests can pour 5-6 oz servings and top with ginger beer. 

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Want more Christmas cocktails?

• Holiday White Wine Sangria
• Grinch Mimosa
• Hot Chocolate with RumChata