Cranberry Mule

When you're planning your holiday celebration, don't forget the cocktails! This seasonal twist on the Moscow Mule is sure to become a new favorite.

I became a fan of Moscow Mules a couple of years ago and invested in a pair of copper mugs to serve them in. You can find relatively inexpensive copper mugs at most housewares stores, but they need to be washed and dried by hand, and they may tarnish over time. Tarnish can be removed with some elbow grease and Bar Keepers Friend, or by coating the mug with ketchup, letting it sit for a bit, then washing and drying thoroughly.

If you're hosting a holiday get-together and want to serve this mule recipe without investing in specialized drinkware, you can really use any short glass and jazz up the presentation with some simple DIY touches. Get crafty with ice cubes and garnishes—make ice in a tray and place a fresh cranberry in each section before freezing. You could also pick up a pack of inexpensive cocktail picks and thread a few fresh cranberries on them for garnish, or add a sprig of mint along with a lime wedge.

If you're looking to cut calories in your holiday drinks (save them for dessert), substitute diet ginger ale or diet cranberry juice to lighten things up.

Enjoy responsibly with friends and family. Cheers!

Prep Time: 5 Minutes

Yield: 1 Serving

Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

• 3 oz cranberry ginger ale

• 2 oz cranberry juice

• 1 oz vodka

• ½ lime, juiced

• Splash of spiced rum

• Lime wedges (for garnish)

• Ice

Directions

1. Combine cranberry ginger ale, cranberry juice, vodka, lime juice, and ice in a cold Moscow Mule mug (or any short glass).

2. Add a splash of spiced rum and stir.

3. Garnish with a lime wedge.