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glass filled with cranberry moscow mule, ice cubes, fresh cranberries and a lime wheel

Cranberry Moscow Mule Recipe

Amanda
This cranberry moscow mule recipe puts a seasonal twist on the classic drink. Flavored with cranberry juice and lime and finished off with spicy ginger beer, this is the perfect cocktail for the holiday season.
5 from 5 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Cocktails, Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1 serving
Calories 199 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ice cubes
  • 2 ounces vodka
  • 2 ounces cranberry juice
  • ½ ounce lime juice
  • 4 ounces ginger beer
  • fresh whole cranberries for garnish (optional)
  • lime wheels for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Fill a glass or moscow mule mug halfway with ice.
  • Pour vodka, cranberry juice, and lime juice over the ice. 
  • Top off with ginger beer and stir gently to combine.
  • Garnish with fresh whole cranberries and lime wheels.

Notes

  • Add the ginger beer last and stir the drink gently so that the drink doesn't fizz up.
  • When making this drink as a punch for a crowd, freeze fresh cranberries and lime slices to serve as "ice cubes".
 

Substitutions and Variations

  • For a crowd - Mix a 750 ml bottle of vodka with 3 cups of cranberry juice and ¾ cup of lime juice in a punch bowl or beverage pitcher. Top with ginger beer and garnish with fresh whole cranberries and lime wheels. Serves approximately 12.
  • Ginger Beer - Ginger ale may be used and will make the cocktail a bit sweeter and less "spicy".
  • Alcohol - Swap out the vodka for rum or bourbon.
  • Mocktail - Replace the vodka with extra cranberry juice.
 

Make Ahead Instructions

Mix the vodka and juices up to 24 hours ahead of time and store in the refrigerator in an airtight container. At serving time, pour over ice and top with ginger beer!

Nutrition

Serving: 1drinkCalories: 199kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 62mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 33IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
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