Holiday Cranberry Moscow Mule Mocktail or Cocktail

I just love a good holiday drink. I went into this year wanting to learn how to make mixed drinks and better late then never, right around late October, I started mixing and creating, just in time for the holidays. Cranberries make the perfect garnish for a beautiful holiday drink. If you are entertaining, having a signature drink is always a fun way to create a memorable event and I promise you, this drink will be memorable. Give this holiday cranberry Moscow Mule mocktail or cocktail a try and let me know what you think!

Holiday Cranberry Moscow Mule Mocktail or Cocktail

You don't need alcohol to have a good time! Sometimes just creating the perfect drink, is all you need!This holiday cranberry Moscow Mule contains all the best flavors of the holiday and would make the perfect addition to your holiday entertaining, or even just for a low key night at home in front of the Christmas tree. So feel free to add in the vodka, or leave it out entirely. Either way, it's a great drink!

What is a Moscow Mule?

A Moscow Mule is a traditional cocktail best served in a copper mug. A Moscow Mule is made with vodka, ginger beer and lime juice and is part of a family of cocktails called a buck. A buck is a cocktail made with ginger ale or ginger beer, citrus juice and any number of base liquors. A Moscow Mule is also called a vodka buck. 

How to Make a Moscow Mule

There are plenty of cocktails that you shake, but since this one has carbonation, there is no shaking involved, so put away that cocktail shaker!
The key to using citrus in a cocktail or mocktail is to always use freshly squeezed lemons or lime. 

This is my favorite citrus juicer.

There are lots of different types of ginger beer. And no, despite the name, there is no alcohol in ginger beer! Right now my favorite is either Fever Tree or Reed's. Both are exceptional!

Do you Need a Copper Mug for a Moscow Mule?

No! But friends, I'm telling you, I think this drink tastes WAY better in one! This drink is perfect when it's ice cold, and a copper mug helps cool the drink more than any traditional glassware could.

These are my favorite copper mugs.

Moscow Mule Garnish

There are so many different flavor combinations with a Moscow Mule. For a holiday drink, I like to serve it with cranberries and a slice of lime. 
Here are some other garnish options:

• rosemary
• mint leaves
• fresh berries

Holiday Cranberry Moscow Mule

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Author: Rachel Teodoro

Prep time: 4 MinTotal time: 4 Min

This delicious holiday drink can be enjoyed as a cocktail or a mocktail!

Ingredients

• 1 lime juiced (about 1 Tbsp)
• 4 ounces Cranberry Juice
• Ginger Beer
• Fresh cranberries and lime wedge for garnish
• optional: 2 ounces of Vodka for a festive kick

Instructions

1. Juice the lime and add it to your copper mug
2. Measure out 4 ounces of cranberry juice and stir the lime juice and cranberry juice together
3. Add in vodka if you are using it
4. Put 3-5 ice cubes in the mug
5. Slowly pour in the ginger beer and top with the cranberry and lime wedge garnish

Let me know if you give this drink a try! I'd love to see it!

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