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Cranberry Mule recipe.

A crisp Moscow Mule with cranberry tartness and holiday spice.

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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.

Ingredients

  • 50 ml Vodka
  • 75 ml Cranberry Juice
  • 15 ml lime juice
  • Ginger Beer to top
  • 3 pieces Fresh Cranberries
  • 1 piece Lime Wheel

Equipment needed

Bar Spoon Bottle Opener

Instructions

  1. Fill a copper mug with ice.
  2. Add vodka, cranberry juice, and lime juice.
  3. Top with ginger beer and stir gently.
  4. Garnish with fresh cranberries and a lime wheel.

Recommended glassware

Copper Mug
Copper Mug (recommended)

A chilled metal mug best known for serving mules.

300–450 ml Handled metal mug with strong temperature retention.

Best for: Moscow Mule, Irish Mule, Kentucky Mule, seasonal mule twists.

Garnish: Best with lime wedges, mint, and simple herb garnishes.

Quick facts

5 mins Easy Approx. 8.3% ABV Cubed ice Mocktail option
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