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Easy Holiday Moscow Mule Recipe

November 15, 2018 By Sharon Garofalow Leave a Comment

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There are some cocktail recipes that are just perfect for certain times of the year. This Holiday Moscow Mule recipe is the best winter cocktail! It’s easy to make and full of yummy seasonal flavors. If you like to try out all the different Moscow Mule recipes now is your chance! Make this winter mule recipe now! Winter Mule Cocktail recipe for Christmas and other holiday partiesIf you’re throwing a holiday party, this holiday mule is a great idea! Serving them in a copper mug is the fastest way to make everything seem extra festive! A simple, fragrant garnish finishes off the drink and makes it party ready.

How to Make a Holiday Moscow Mule

Holiday Moscow Mule recipe ingredients for Christmas

Ingredients for a Holiday Mule

• 1 1/2 oz. Vodka
• 4 1/2 oz. Wassail (approximately)
• 4 oz. Ginger Beer
• Juice of half a lime
• 4 dashes Bitters
• 1/2 oz. Ginger Liqueur (optional)Christmas Moscow Mule recipe is easy with this Trader Joe's WassailThis Winter Wassail from Trader Joe’s is the star of the show. When I wanted to create this Christmas Moscow Mule recipe, my mind kept going to cranberries. But when I saw this spiced juice, I instantly knew it would be the perfect base for this winter mule cocktail.

First, it’s ready-made. Second, it is full of seasonal flavors. Third, my kids love this juice on its own! You can’t go wrong with this juice.

If you don’t have a Trader Joe’s near you, or they are out of this pre-made wassail, you can make a spiced cranberry juice (like the one I made for this Spiced Cranberry Bourbon cocktail).

Steps to Make a Christmas Moscow Mule

How to make a Holiday Mule recipe for seasonal parties this winterYou don’t have to use a copper mug, but you kind of have to use a copper mug. They are such a fun way to sip a cocktail. They get frosty and the color glistens in the lights. Although it’s currently 78 degrees here in California, in my head I can almost picture drinking a Holiday Mule by the tree.

Add ice to a mug.Make a holiday mule drink recipe with vodka and winter flavorsAdd some vodka. It’s usually between 1 – 2 ounces. Put however you much you want. You do you.The perfect Holiday Mule recipe for all your winter and Christmas partiesAdd some wassail. Here is why Moscow Mules are such a great cocktail. While you start with a basic recipe, you can easily modify them to suit your own tastes. If you like your drinks sweeter, add a little more juice. A Yule Mule is a fun name for a holiday mule cocktail recipeTop with ginger beer.This Christmas Mule drink recipe is perfect for all your holiday partiesMmmmmm. Fresh lime. Winter Moscow Mule cocktail recipe for ChristmasFresh lime juice is an essential ingredient to any Moscow Mule recipe including winter mules. It’s a great way to brighten up the drinks and bring out the flavors.Fun orange and clove garnish for this Winter Mule recipeA fun garnish is a great way to finish off this drink. Clove-studded oranges are a holiday tradition so creating one for a garnish on the holiday mule just makes sense. The garnigh flavors mimic the ingredients found in the wassail. Just don’t accidentally eat a whole clove…Winter Mules are a great cocktail to make for the holidaysA Christmas Moscow Mule would be the perfect cocktail for all your holiday parties. Or sipping while playing my Hallmark Christmas Movies Drinking Game. Winter Moscow Mule recipe for holiday entertainingMaking these are is so easy. After just a few times you’ll no longer need the recipe and can just eyeball the measurements. Recipes like that are perfect for entertaining! You could easily take this Wine and Essential Oils holiday party and swap in a winter mule cocktail.

Printable Holiday Moscow Mule Recipe

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A delicious Christmas cocktail idea with delish seasonal flavors. 

Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 oz. Vodka
  • 4 1/2 oz. Wassail
  • 4 oz. Ginger Beer
  • 4 dashes Bitters
  • 1/2 oz. Ginger Liqueor, (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a copper mug, add a handful of ice. 
  2. Add vodka, wassail, lime juice and ginger beer and give a gentle stir. 
  3. Top with bitters. (Do not skip the Bitters!)
  4. If you want to, you can add a little ginger liqueur for extra flavor. 
  5. Add a slice of clove-studded orange if desired. 

Notes

If you don't have a Trader Joe's near you or the Wassail is sold out, you can make a spiced cider base like this one here made with cranberry juice. 

Nutrition Information

Yield

1

Serving Size

1 Servings

Amount Per Serving Calories 177Total Fat 0gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 11mgCarbohydrates 19gFiber 0gSugar 16gProtein 0g

Nutrition information isn't always accurate.

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Cuisine: American / Category: Drinks

An easy Holiday Moscow Mule RecipeAre you a fan of Moscow Mules? Make this Holiday Mule and let me know what you think! Still need more holiday cocktail ideas? Check out this Christmas Cherry Fizz, Cranberry Pear Rum Cooler, and Creamy Winter Cocktail with Chocolate.

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Sharon lives in Southern California with her adorable family. She loves to share ideas to make mom life easier and encourage busy gals to make time for themselves too! Sharon's "me" time often includes watching Hallmark Channel movies, sipping sauvignon blanc, trying not to eat Salt and Pepper potato chips, and planning girlfriend getaways.

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