Name: Cranberry Mule · Cocktail recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 50 ml Vodka; 75 ml Cranberry Juice; 15 ml lime juice; Approx. 100 ml Ginger Beer, to top; 3 pieces Fresh Cranberries; 1 piece Lime Wheel

Drink type Servings

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Cranberry Mule

Description

The Moscow Mule, invented in the 1940s in Los Angeles, paired vodka with ginger beer and lime, quickly becoming an American classic. The Cranberry Mule is a seasonal twist that brings a burst of tart fruitiness and festive colour to the original recipe. By adding cranberry juice and often fresh cranberries as garnish the cocktail takes on a ruby-red hue, making it perfect for winter holidays and Christmas parties.

This variation keeps the refreshing zing of the Mule while layering in cranberry’s sharp bite, balancing sweetness, citrus, and ginger spice. It’s typically served in the signature copper mug, which keeps the drink frosty cold and enhances the crisp, sparkling sensation.