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Cranberry Moscow Mule

Last updated December 28, 2020. Originally posted December 4, 2019 By Jyothi Rajesh 18 Comments

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Cranberry Moscow Mule in copper cups with text overlay
cranberry Moscow mule in mule cups with text
Cranberry Moscow Mule in copper cups with text overlay

Cranberry Moscow mule is great cocktail to set the holiday mood. It’s light, refreshing and the mule gets a bright red color from plump tart cranberries.  It’s a perfect cocktail for entertaining.

Cranberry Moscow Mule in copper cups with text overlay

Cranberry juice, freshly squeezed lime, ginger beer, vodka all together transforms your traditional mule into the ultimate holiday cocktail. Holiday gatherings means you’ll need drinks for entertainment and there is nothing more festive and apt for this season than this cranberry cocktail.

I wish you could see the bright vibrant color of this cranberry Moscow mule in that copper mule mugs! It’s gorgeous and has enough holiday cheer to it. And it’s very easy drink to stir up.  To make the best Moscow mule, you’ll undoubtedly need the best ingredients and a few tips to follow.

cranberry Moscow mule served in copper cups with ice, cranberries and lime

Let’s get stirring –

What’s In a Moscow Mule

Simple ingredients are needed to make the best mule at home. You’ll need:

Vodka – The best choice of alcohol. I wouldn’t recommend you any other alcohol. Use best vodka you can find, your mule taste depends on it. Cheap vodka makes your drinks taste like methanol and rubbing alcohol.

Cranberry Juice – adds that bright red color and flavor to mule. I recommend you use Ocean Spray cranberry juice that is sweetness. Pure cranberry juice will be tart and won’t be easy to drink. You’ll need a cranberry juice that is sweetened.

Lime – freshly squeezed lime in any cocktail brightens the flavor of the cocktail. Always use freshly squeezed lime.

Ginger Beer – gingery flavor from ginger beer is perfect addition for sweet, tart cranberry juice in this cocktail. It adds that ginger spice flavor to the drink, which is amazing to drink during winters.

Frozen Cranberries – used for garnish. Makes cranberry Moscow mule looks beautiful and festive enough.

Lime wedges or rounds – A cocktail cannot be served without lime wedges.

Fresh Rosemary Sprig –Use the sprig as a stirrer. Mild rosemary flavors get imparted into cranberry cocktail which makes it taste amazing.

Ice – Loads of ice filled into the copper mug, pour the cocktail and serve.

cranberry Moscow mule served in copper cups with ice, cranberries and lime

Tips To Make Best Cranberry Moscow Mule

  1. Use good quality cranberry juice that is sweetened. I recommend Ocean Spray cranberry juice. It’s pure cranberry juice that has it tartness balanced. If you plan to make your own cranberry juice at home, make sure you sweeten the juice to balance it’s tartness. Unsweetened cranberry juice is too tart and not too pleasant to drink.
  • Don’t use cheap alcohol. It will make the drink taste like methanol and rubbing alcohol.
  • This drink is best served chilled, like really chilled. Make sure you have all the ingredients chilled or frozen before you start.
  • Keep vodka in freezer, cranberry juice and ginger beer in the fridge atleast for 3 to 4 hours. This will ensure you have chilled mule.
  • Always use freshly squeezed lime juice. Concentrated lime from the bottles doesn’t do justice to this drink. It won’t taste good.
  • Use frozen cranberries. Frozen fruits acts like ice which not only keeps the drink chilled but also makes cranberries float on top. Making it looks pretty!
  • Don’t forget the garnish. Frozen cranberries and lime wedges are MUST in this cranberry Moscow mule recipe.
  • Traditionally mule is served in copper cups ( we call it mule cups). Chill the cup in freezer or fridge for couple of hours. It will help the mule keep chilled for longer. If you don’t have copper cups, use frosted cocktail glasses.
cranberry Moscow mule served in copper cups with ice, cranberries and lime

How To Make Cranberry Moscow Mule

Plan ahead before you make the drink. While the drink is all pour and stir kind, you’ll need to have everything chilled for the drink. Leave your vodka in the freezer and cranberry juice and ginger beer in the fridge. Place the copper mugs in the fridge or freezer to chill as well.

  1. Have your chilled copper mugs filled with ice.
  2. Next pour in 1 part of vodka over the ice.
  3. Then pour in 1 part of cranberry juice.
  4. Next, top it with 2 part ginger beer.
  5. Squeeze in two lime wedges into each cup.
  6. Gently stir with rosemary sprig to combine.
  7. Finally garnish with frozen cranberries, a lime wedge and fresh rosemary sprig.

Sit back on your couch, sip this icy cold cranberry Moscow mule cocktail besides a cozy fire. Life is good during the holiday season!

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cranberry Moscow mule served in copper cups with ice, cranberries and lime
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Cranberry Moscow Mule

Jyothi Rajesh
Cranberry Moscow mule is great cocktail to set the holiday mood. It’s light, refreshing and the mule gets a bright red color from plump tart cranberries. It’s a perfect cocktail for entertaining.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Course Drinks/Cocktail
Cuisine American
Servings 1 cup
Calories 7

Ingredients
  

  • 1 part vodka chilled
  • 1 part cranberry juice sweetened chilled
  • 2 parts ginger beer chilled
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice per cup freshly squeezed
  • Ice cubes

For Garnish –

  • Frozen cranberries
  • Lime wedges or slices
  • Fresh rosemary sprig

Instructions
 

  • Have your chilled copper mugs filled with ice.
  • Next pour in 1 part of vodka over the ice.
  • Then pour in 1 part of cranberry juice.
  • Next, top it with 2 part ginger beer.
  • Squeeze in two lime wedges into each cup.
  • Gently stir with rosemary sprig to combine.
  • Finally garnish with frozen cranberries, a lime wedge and fresh rosemary sprig.
  • Sit back on your couch, sip this icy cold cranberry Moscow mule cocktail besides a cozy fire. Life is good during the holiday season!

Notes

  1. Homemade or store bought cranberry juice can be used. Make sure you sweeten cranberry juice, otherwise it won’t be pleasant to drink. It’ll be too tart.
  2. Don’t use cheap alcohol. It will make the drink taste like methanol and rubbing alcohol.
  3. Always use freshly squeezed lime juice.
  4. Use frozen cranberries. Frozen fruits acts like ice which not only keeps the drink chilled but also makes cranberries float on top. Making it looks pretty!
 
Nutritional Info – Please keep in mind that nutritional information provided is only a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.
Nutritional values shown are for 1 serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 7kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSodium: 1mgSugar: 1gVitamin C: 5mg
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  1. Michelle says

    January 03, 2021 at 10:55 pm

    5 stars
    Great recipe – my family absolutely loved these! The ginger beer I used was a bit spicy so I added some extra juice to balance the taste. Added frozen cranberries and a sprig of fresh mint for garnish. Thanks for the recipe!

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    • Jyothi Rajesh says

      January 04, 2021 at 11:13 am

      Michelle, so glad to know you and your family loved this recipe! Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
  2. SHANIKA says

    December 16, 2019 at 10:55 pm

    5 stars
    I love Cranberries! They are such a healthy option for most things, including drinks! This Moscow Mule looks so perfect for the Holidays!

    Reply
    • jyothirajesh says

      December 17, 2019 at 8:31 pm

      Thank you Shanika

      Reply
  3. GUNJAN C Dudani says

    December 16, 2019 at 8:38 pm

    5 stars
    I have never made Moscow mule myself so this time I will give it try. I have bookmarked this page for my Christmas drink.

    Reply
    • jyothirajesh says

      December 17, 2019 at 8:31 pm

      Hope you try it

      Reply
  4. Aline says

    December 16, 2019 at 10:46 am

    5 stars
    What a festive cocktail!! We’ve added it to the list of cocktails we’ll be making it next week for christmas!!

    Reply
  5. Jenni LeBaron says

    December 16, 2019 at 7:00 am

    5 stars
    What a delicious cocktail! We love Moscow Mules at my house so I am thrilled to see a fun winter take on the classic drink perfect for the holidays!

    Reply
  6. Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer says

    December 16, 2019 at 1:02 am

    5 stars
    Oh how gorgeous your photos are! This looks incredible and perfect for a holiday get together! We have a bunch of friends coming over this weekend and this is being added to the cocktail list!

    Reply
  7. Jamie says

    December 15, 2019 at 4:38 pm

    5 stars
    I love how festive and refreshing this drink is! The bright red color from the cranberries is so gorgeous too. I’ll be making this for my next holiday get together!

    Reply
  8. Bernice M Hill says

    December 14, 2019 at 6:53 am

    How festive! I love all the colours and flavours of this Christmas-y cocktail. It reminds of the cranberry and ginger ale drink I usually make during the holidays…but better!

    Reply
    • jyothirajesh says

      December 14, 2019 at 4:12 pm

      Thank you

      Reply
  9. Kelly Anthony says

    December 14, 2019 at 4:37 am

    5 stars
    This cranberry Moscow mule looks so festive and perfect for any upcoming holiday party. I love any cocktail in a frosty mug!

    Reply
    • jyothirajesh says

      December 14, 2019 at 4:12 pm

      Thank you Kelly

      Reply
  10. Anna says

    December 13, 2019 at 8:19 pm

    5 stars
    Perfect timing, this is just an ideal festive cocktail, great for all of the gatherings with friends and family! Looks very refreshing and oh-so-quenching!

    Reply
    • jyothirajesh says

      December 13, 2019 at 8:38 pm

      Thank you Anna

      Reply
  11. Kushigalu says

    December 13, 2019 at 10:06 am

    5 stars
    Perfect holiday treat. One of my favorite. So delicious.

    Reply
    • jyothirajesh says

      December 13, 2019 at 5:56 pm

      Thank you

      Reply

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