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Moscow Mule With a Christmas Twist Cocktail

Moscow Mule With a Christmas Twist Cocktail Recipe
A festive spin on the classic Moscow Mule, adding cranberry, rosemary, and optional holiday spices for a seasonal cocktail perfect for holiday gatherings.
John
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Serving Size 1 cocktail

Equipment

  • Copper mugs
  • Cocktail shaker or mixing glass
  • Jigger
  • Bar spoon
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Ice cube tray
  • Strainer

Ingredients

  • 2 oz vodka
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • 2 oz cranberry juice or cranberry juice cocktail
  • 4 oz ginger beer
  • 0.5 oz pomegranate juice optional
  • 1 oz apple cider optional
  • 1 tsp sugar or simple syrup
  • ice cubes
  • fresh cranberries for garnish
  • rosemary sprigs for garnish
  • cinnamon stick optional, for garnish
  • candy cane or peppermint stick optional, for garnish

Instructions

  • Fill copper mug with ice cubes.
  • Add vodka, lime juice, cranberry juice, pomegranate juice, apple cider, and sugar/simple syrup.
  • Stir gently until sugar is dissolved.
  • Top with ginger beer and stir softly.
  • Garnish with cranberries, rosemary sprig, and optional candy cane or cinnamon stick.

Notes

Use spicy ginger beer for best flavor. Adjust sweetness by choosing cranberry juice cocktail over pure cranberry juice. Clap rosemary sprigs before garnishing to release aroma. Optional additions like pomegranate juice or apple cider enhance color and flavor. For a non-alcoholic version, omit vodka.