Holiday Moscow Mule Recipe

Close up image of a copper Moscow mule mug filled with a holiday themed mule and an orange slice garnish on a wood lazy susan.

A delicious and easy cocktail idea with seasonal flavors, vodka, wassail, and citrus. Ready in just minutes, this Christmas Mule is perfect for parties.

Course cocktails

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Servings cocktail

Calories 225kcal

Author Sharon Garofalow

Equipment

Copper Moscow Mule Mug
Cocktail Jigger or liquid measuring cup
Bar spoon
Knife
Cutting board

Ingredients

1 ½ oz. Vodka
4 ½ oz. Wassail
4 oz. Ginger Beer
4 drops Bitters
½ oz. Ginger Liqueur (optional)

Instructions

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

Notes

You don't have to use a copper mug, but they are a great way to make the drink feel extra festive and stay super chilled.
You can always adjust the sweetness level by adding more juice or even a little bit of simple syrup.
If you plan to serve wassail to the kids (minus the alcohol of course!), skip the garnishes. Cloves can be a choking hazard and the smell can be too intense for them.
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.

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