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
Cranberry Moscow Mule
- Prep Time: 48 hours
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 48 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 moscow mule 1x
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Mix
- Cuisine: American
Description
This cranberry Moscow mule recipe is made with rosemary-infused vodka and bubbly ginger beer. You’ll love this holiday twist on a classic cocktail, and so will your guests!
Ingredients
Rosemary Infused Vodka:
- 2 cups Grey Goose Vodka
- 3 sprigs of rosemary
Cranberry Moscow Mule:
- 1 1/2 ounces rosemary infused vodka
- 1 1/2 ounces cranberry juice
- juice 1/2 lime
- 3/4 cup ginger beer
- crushed ice
Instructions
- Add vodka and rosemary sprigs to a bottle. Let sit for 1-2 days to soak.
- To a copper mug, add crushed ice, infused rosemary vodka, cranberry juice, lime juice, and ginger beer. Stir and serve!
24 comments on “Cranberry Moscow Mule”
The cranberries are the perfect garnish! How are they prepared? They don’t look raw and they don’t looked cooked either. :0)
haha.. good eye. They were frozen to keep the drink cold. 🙂 But you could use raw too. It’s just garnish to make it festive. 🙂
This sounds very refreshing! I love the cups 😊
Thank you so much Lucy!
These are gorgeous! Love the mugs 🙂
Thank you so much Chrissie!
This is just beautiful. Loving the flavors of this drink. So indicative of the holidays!
Thank you so much girl!
These photos are downright stunning, Krista! I’ve never made Moscow Mules before either but I think you’ve just changed that with this recipe!
OH thanks so much Melanie! You will absolutely love these!
I love the cups that these come in! Sounds delcious!
Me too, it’s totally what makes the drink! 🙂
Ahh..I am hoping for cooper mugs for Christmas. I hadn’t thought of the rosemary infused vodka, love it! I did find diet ginger beer, so I’ll be making these this Christmas. Thanks and Happy Holidays!
Yeah, I hope you get them too girl! Then more Moscow Mules for you! 🙂 hehe Hope you enjoy girl!
I just purchased copper mugs too (sadly mine weren’t free) just so I could try a Moscow mule for the first time too. These are positively addicting! I love the rosemary!
They are absolutely addicting you are right on that! Cheers my friend!
These are beautiful!!! I went to Sur La Table for the first time in October when we were on vacation…I almost needed another suit case to get it all home! haha!
I have never had a Moscow Mule before, but that needs to change ASAP!
for the first time?!?! girl i adore that store! glad you finally went, now go make these cocktails too!
I love that you made a moscow mule christmasy! it;s the only cocktail i actually like, and no they are extra festive
hurray! cheers my friend!
Oh Christmas movies…I am sucker too! And second…Sur la Table, I am itching to go back! And third, these Cranberry Moscow Mules would make every holiday hour happier!
haha… you crack me up girl! Glad we are on the same page! 🙂
These pictures are amazing and this drink looks so good 🙂 Where do I sign up for some 😉
hehe… well next time we are together again these will be a must! 🙂