Cranberry Moscow Mule

This easy and festive cranberry Moscow mule is made with rosemary-infused vodka. You’ll love this holiday twist on a classic. It’s a light, refreshing Moscow mule cocktail filled with holiday cheer!

Why You’ll Love This Festive Moscow Mule Recipe

• Festive and filled with fruity flavor. This cocktail takes a regular Moscow mule, bursting with fresh ginger flavor, and adds some tart cranberry juice for a splash of color. These bright flavors are then perfectly balanced with homemade rosemary-infused vodka. Yum!
• Super refreshing. There are plenty of cocktails out there that can warm you up on a cold winter day (like my spiked apple cider!). But, sometimes it’s nice to have a light and refreshing drink after a long day of Christmas prepping, and this recipe definitely fits that description!
• Perfect for a party. I don’t know about you, but I think cranberry Moscow mules would be a wonderful choice for a New Year’s Eve party.

What Is a Moscow Mule?

If you’re not familiar with a Moscow mule, here’s a basic rundown. It’s always served very cold! And the ingredients are:

• Ginger beer
• Vodka
• Fresh lime juice
• Lime wedges

Something to note is that a Moscow mule is traditionally served in a copper mug, but it’s not necessary!

Recipe Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you need to make my Christmas cranberry Moscow mule drink. To see the exact amounts, scroll down to the recipe card below.

For the Rosemary-Infused Vodka:

• Grey Goose vodka – Or you can use another high-end vodka. I would choose a more expensive option and not the cheap stuff for this recipe because you want smooth, delicious sipping vodka!
• Fresh rosemary

For the Cranberry Moscow Mule:

• Rosemary-infused vodka – Remember to make the vodka a few days ahead of time.
• Cranberry juice – I prefer to use 100% organic cranberry juice and avoid juices with extra sugar. You can always add some sweetness to the cocktail if you want, but it’s not supposed to be overly sweet.
• Fresh limes
• Ginger beer – Don’t use ginger ale! You want to use ginger beer. You can find it with the other soda at the supermarket, or the liquor store will also have it with the other mixers.

Christmas Mule Garnish Ideas:

• Fresh rosemary sprigs
• Cranberries or pomegranate seeds
• Lime wedges
• Candied ginger
• Cinnamon sticks

How to Make a Cranberry Moscow Mule

This festive Christmas cocktail could not be simpler to make! For the full set of directions, check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

• Make the rosemary-infused vodka. Add the rosemary to the vodka, then let it sit for a day or so.
• Assemble the cocktail. Add crushed ice along with the other cocktail ingredients to a copper mug or other serving glass. Stir the cocktail and enjoy immediately!

Can I Make This Holiday Cocktail for a Crowd?

You can easily make this cranberry Moscow mule recipe for a crowd! Simply multiply the recipe by the amount of people you have, and serve it immediately by adding all of the ingredients into a large pitcher.

If you want to make the cocktail ahead of time, simply mix only the vodka, lime juice, and cranberry juice. Then, you can add those ingredients to a pitcher or large serving container. When you’re ready to serve, pour the mixture over crushed ice and top each cocktail off with ginger beer for fresh bubbles!

Tips & Recipe Variations

• Use a copper mug. It really sets the tone for this festive chilled beverage. The mug takes on the chill of the drink and it’s so fun to drink out of!
• Crushed ice makes a big difference. This is the best way to serve the drink so that it stays cold longer and chills the mug, too.
• Use fresh lime juice (and ONLY fresh lime juice)! Please don’t use bottled lime juice! Buy a bunch of fresh limes for the best flavor.
• If you want to add a little sweetness, add some maple syrup. Or you could add a drizzle of honey.
• Use pomegranate juice. Pomegranate juice, in place of cranberry juice, will also add tartness and a beautiful color to the cocktail.

More Holiday Cocktail Recipes

• Holiday Spiced Mulled Wine
• Mistletoe Margarita
• Pomegranate Margarita
• Holiday Aperol Spritz
• Spiced Cranberry Whiskey Sour

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