• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Chelsea Peachtree
  • Recipes
  • About Me
  • Contact
  • Portfolio
  • Freebies
menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • Recipes
  • About Me
  • Contact
  • Portfolio
  • Freebies
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×

    Home » Recipes » Uncategorized » Festive Christmas Moscow Mule

    Festive Christmas Moscow Mule

    Published: Mar 24, 2023 by Chelsea Peachtree · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Share With Your Friends!

    0 shares
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Email
    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe
    DIET: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

    Cheers to the holidays with this festive Christmas Moscow Mule in less than 5 minutes. Made with 4 simple ingredients, this fun twist on a classic combines traditional ingredients with cranberry flavor. With its vibrant red hue and cozy aroma, this refreshing and zesty holiday moscow mule is sure to get everyone in the holiday spirit.

    Christmas moscow mule in a copper mug with a sugared cranberry garnish and rosemary with twinkle lights in the background a

    As the holiday season approaches, I love to add festive cheer to my cocktail game. Some of my favorites are: peppermint espresso martini, apple cider margarita, and creamy biscoff cocktail. Whether you're hosting a holiday party or just looking for a festive drink to enjoy at home, you'll love this Christmas twist on the iconic drink.

    WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS RECIPE

    • Festive. This Christmas moscow mule uses cranberry flavor, giving it a gorgeous red color as well as a delicious holiday taste. Add sugared cranberries and rosemary to make it look like Christmas in a cup! It’s perfect for spicing up your holiday gatherings.
    • Great for gathering. Less time in the kitchen means more time withy our loved ones! Because this winter moscow mule takes only a minute or so to make, it is perfect for a gathering. All you need is to add a few ingredients into a mug and mix, then you are back to the festivities!
    • Impressive, yet easy. This cocktail will impress all of your friends due to unique taste and fancy garnishes. You will have your guests thinking you hired a bartender for the night!

    INGREDIENT NOTES

    All ingredients for christmas moscow mule in individual bowls with  labels
    • Ginger beer- Ginger beer is the base ingredients of a classic moscow mule. It provides a crisp, bubbly refreshing taste while being slightly spicy. You can find ginger beer in most package stores, as well as the soda aisle of most grocery stores. Some of my favorite ginger beer brands are Fever Tree, Q Mixer or Regatta. If you have any left over ginger beer, use it to make my cucumber moscow mule.
    • Cranberry Juice- Cranberry juice provides the holiday flavor to this cocktail! When purchasing cranberry juice, make sure to buy 100% cranberry juice with little to no sugar added. You can find cranberry juice in the juice aisle of grocery stores.
    • Plain Vodka- Vodka is the go to liquor in moscow mules due to its tasteless flavor. Use your favorite vodka brand!
    • Lime- Fresh lime juice provides a tart flavor to this christmas mule. Use fresh lime juice over pre-bottle juice for the best flavor.

    STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS

    Step 1. Fill a moscow mule mug or glass ¾ full of ice.

    Step 2. Add in the vodka, lime juice and cranberry juice then mix.

    Step 3. Fill the mug or glass to the rim with ginger beer and mix again.

    Optional: A gorgeous garnish for this winter moscow mule is to sugared cranberries and a rosemary sprig. Because I like simplicity, I took frozen whole cranberries, thawed them for 10 minutes then rolled them around in a bowl of granulated sugar. It worked really well for this cocktail and also provided extra chilling.

    STORAGE

    Because of the ginger beer, I do not recommend storing this cocktail It will become flat and not taste as crisp and refreshing.

    TIME SAVING HACKS

    To save on time, pre-juice the limes and, if you are using sugared cranberries, make them prior.

    RECIPE FAQs

    Do I need to serve this winter moscow mule in a copper mug?

    While it is traditionally served in a copper mug, it is not necessary to use one. You may use any glass you prefer, just be mindful of the size and try to use one that holds the same volume as a copper mug, such as a highball glass.

    What alcohol is used in moscow mules?

    Plain vodka is used in moscow mules due to it being virtually tasteless. I prefer to use Prairie Organic Vodka or Titos vodka, but any plain vodka will work.

    What makes a great moscow mule?

    This is subjective, but to me it is the quality of ingredients that are added. Make sure to try the ginger beer before you add it to the cocktail because they can taste different based on the brand. Some can be sweeter, some can be spicier and some can be more carbonated. Use your favorite, tasteless vodka and fresh squeezed lime juice for best results.

    Christmas moscow mule in a copper mug with sugared cranberries and rosemary garnish

    EXPERT TIPS

    • Use fresh lime juice. Make sure to use fresh lime juice instead of bottled lime juice for the best, bright flavor. Bottled lime juice is watered down and you'll notice the flavor is not right.
    • Try your ginger beer first. Not all ginger beer is made the same. Some are more gingery than others, while some are sweeter or more carbonated. Since the ginger beer is the base of the cocktail, I recommend trying the ginger beer before adding it to your holiday moscow mule to ensure you like it.

    MORE HOLIDAY COCKTAILS

    • Simple Peppermint Espresso Martini
    • Fall Margarita Pitcher (Apple Pie)
    • Vegan Cinnamon Roll Cocktail
    • Easy Spiced Pear Fall Punch

    Festive Christmas Moscow Mule

    Chelsea Peachtree
    Cheers to the holidays with this festive Christmas Moscow Mule in less than 5 minutes. Made with 4 simple ingredients, this fun twist on a classic combines traditional ingredients with cranberry flavor. With its vibrant red hue and cozy aroma, this refreshing and zesty cocktail drink is sure to get everyone in the holiday spirit.
    5 from 1 vote
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    Prep Time 3 minutes mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Servings 1

    Ingredients
      

    • 1.5 oz plain vodka 
    • 1 tbsp lime juice approximately 2 lime slices
    • 5-7 oz ginger beer 1 can
    • 1.5 oz cranberry juice
    • rosemary sprig optional garnish
    • sugared cranberries* optional

    Instructions
     

    • Fill a moscow mule mug or glass ¾ full of ice.
    • Add in the vodka, lime juice and cranberry juice then mix.
    • Fill the mug or glass to the rim with ginger beer and mix again.
    • Option to garnish with sugared cranberries, lime wedge and rosemary (see notes for sugar cranberry tip!)

    Notes

    **Optional Sugared Cranberries - Because I like simplicity, I took frozen whole cranberries, thawed them for 10 minutes then rolled them around in a bowl of granulated sugar. It worked really well for this cocktail and also provided extra chilling.
    Follow Me on Instagram!@ChelseaPeachtree #chelseapeachtree
    « 4 Ingredient Basil Balsamic Vinaigrette
    25+ Best Dairy Free Brownie Recipes »

    Reader Interactions

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • About
    • Privacy Policy

    Contact

    • Contact

    Copyright © 2023 ChelseaPeachTree

    We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
    Cookie settingsACCEPT
    Manage consent

    Privacy Overview

    This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
    Necessary
    Always Enabled
    Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
    CookieDurationDescription
    cookielawinfo-checbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
    cookielawinfo-checbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
    cookielawinfo-checbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
    cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
    cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
    viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
    Functional
    Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
    Performance
    Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
    Analytics
    Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
    Advertisement
    Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
    Others
    Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
    SAVE & ACCEPT