This Cranberry Moscow Mule recipe is full of my favorite holiday flavors. This refreshing vodka drink can be served as people drop in for some Christmas cheer or as a signature drink at a party. You're going to love the vibrant spices that take this cranberry juice from classic to celebratory!
Moscow Mules are easy to make and this one with spiced cranberry juice is my go-to for this time of year!
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Make These Cranberry Moscow Mules for Christmas
While most Moscow Mules are just a few ingredients poured into a copper mug, this one does have an extra step.
And it's totally worth it.
The Spiced Cranberry Juice is easy to make but must be made ahead of time for the best flavor.
But it's where all that amazing holiday flavor comes from.
Related post: Cranberry Vodka Slush
It's a base that I use all season long and can be kept in the fridge for several weeks.
So if you're only making a few of these Cranberry Mules, you'll have plenty of cranberry juice left over for other drinks!
Ingredients
The spiced cranberry juice gives this drink such a fun color and vibrant flavor.
- spiced cranberry juice (make ahead of time)
- vodka
- fresh lime juice
- ginger beer
- fresh herb for garnish
Make the spiced cranberry juice per directions from this post and keep it in the refrigerator until needed.
How to Make Christmas Cranberry Mules
- In a copper Moscow Mule mug, add spiced cranberry juice, vodka, and fresh lime juice.
- Give a quick stir.
- Top with ginger beer.
- Garnish with fresh herbs (I used sage since I love how it pairs with the cranberry juice!)
I love to add fresh herbs as a garnish, especially during the holidays.
I love how they add another sensory experience as you bring the cup to your mouth.
Since they are so prevalent in holiday recipes, they also convey an almost memory reflex in the brain. At least it does in mine.
I almost included this copper mug on the list of ingredients. I mean, you don't really need to have one for this cocktail to taste amazing.
They're just awesome! The outside gets frosty cold and they just make sipping on a Moscow Mule with cranberry even tastier somehow.
If you don't want to take the time to make the spiced cranberry juice, you can try my Holiday Mule Recipe.
But trust me, you'll want to make it at some point.
My Holiday Mule uses a storebought cranberry cider that has all the extra flavor in it. It's a time saver. But I'm still partial to this version.
The flavor just can't be beat!
These Cranberry Mules would be perfect to serve for a White Elephant gift exchange or a cookie exchange party for a girl's night in.
A Cranberry Mule is perfect to sip on all holiday season long! Make your Christmas extra merry with this festive drink!
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, of course. You'll follow the same recipe as below. You'll just lose all the holiday flavor for the infused juice I noted above. It will still be tasty. And you could even try to add some flavor back in with spices added to the juice in powder form.
There are so many brands of ginger beer on the market now. So it's really a personal preference which type you use. I like Reed's because it has a lot of great flavor without too much sweetness or a harsh ginger flavor. Bundaberg is also a great brand to try and is in a cute bottle. (That totally matters).
I try to pick up a new brand every time I see it but I always tend to go back to Reed's.
More easy Christmas cocktails
- Holiday Moscow Mule
- Spiced Winter Daiquiri
- Spiced Cranberry Vodka Slush
- Champagne Punch
- Cranberry Bourbon Cocktail
- Fireball Eggnog
Christmas Cranberry Moscow Mule
Ingredients
- 2 oz spiced cranberry juice make ahead of time
- 1.5 oz vodka
- ½ oz fresh lime juice
- 4 oz ginger beer
- fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Make the spiced cranberry juice per directions from this post and keep it in the refrigerator until needed.
- In a copper Moscow Mule mug, add spiced cranberry juice, vodka, and fresh lime juice.
- Give a quick stir.
- Top with ginger beer.
- Garnish with fresh herbs (I used sage since I love how it pairs with the cranberry juice!)
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