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Christmas Mule Recipe

This easy Christmas mule recipe makes a perfect holiday season cocktail and a great option for serving at holiday parties.

There’s nothing I love more during the holiday season than a good holiday moscow mule served in a pretty copper mug – it’s one of my favorite things!

This time of year we host friends frequently and a festive cocktail is always on the menu. A cranberry moscow mule is one of the best Christmas cocktails.

So easy to make that you don’t even need a cocktail shaker, grab a copper cup and make this perfect holiday drink whenever the mood for holiday cheer strikes.

Christmas Mule Recipe Photo
(Alaina Doyle)

Christmas Moscow Mule Recipe

If you’re looking for the perfect drink to serve at your next holiday party, look no further than this festive twist on the classic cocktail.

Based on a traditional moscow mule cocktail with a fresh holiday twist and topped with fun garnishes like fresh cranberries and a sprig of rosemary it tastes like holiday spirit.

Christmas Mule Recipe Pic
(Alaina Doyle)

To make this Christmas cocktail recipe you will need:

Ingredients

  • Vodka – Use your favorite vodka, but I prefer a higher quality vodka like Grey Goose
  • Ginger beer – Spicy ginger beer makes this festive drink come to life
  • Cranberry juice – Use pure cranberry juice if possible and avoid cranberry juice cocktail
  • Lime – Fresh lime juice is a must for any good moscow mule and this is no exception
  • Garnishes – Consider a festive assortment of garnishes like rosemary sprigs, a candy cane, a lime wedge, pomegranate seeds, and fresh mint

Gear

  • Copper moscow mule mug
  • Cocktail stirrer

Perfect for holiday parties, this delicious holiday cocktail is a must during the Christmas season. This fun twist on a classic moscow mule cocktail is sure to become a new favorite.

Christmas Mule Recipe Image
(Alaina Doyle)

How To Make This Christmas Mule Recipe

  1. Muddle fresh mint and a lime wheel in the bottom of a copper mug
  2. Fill the copper mug to the top with ice
  3. Add vodka and cranberry juice
  4. Top with ginger beer and stir gently to combine
  5. Garnish as desired and enjoy your new favorite drink

This is one of our favorite winter vodka cocktails. Check out the full list!

Christmas Mule Recipe Picture
(Alaina Doyle)

FAQ: Is vodka gluten free? Find out.

Our Best Holiday Cocktails

If you’re looking for a perfect cocktail to serve at your upcoming holiday celebrations we have tons of recipes of holiday drinks that would make a great option.

Our raspberry mango bellini recipe is a great addition to brunch menus but I also love our boozy slow cooker peppermint hot chocolate recipe.

This spiked chai latte recipe is particularly delicious during the holiday season just like our cranberry orange moscow mule recipe.

Mexican hot chocolate shots are a fun way to toast the holidays and I never miss an opportunity to make homemade spiced mulled wine.

You shoud also try our gingerbread egg nog, our rosemary yuzu gin fizz recipe or our spiced cranberry rum old fashioned recipe.

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Christmas Mule Recipe

Cyd Converse
This easy Christmas mule recipe makes a perfect holiday season cocktail and a great option for serving at holiday parties.
2 from 2 votes
Prep Time 3 minutes
Servings 1
Calories 209 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Lime Wedge
  • 4 leaves Fresh Mint plus more for garnish
  • 2 ounces Vodka
  • 1 ounce Cranberry Juice
  • 4 ounces Ginger Beer
  • Fresh Cranberries to garnish

Instructions
 

  • Add fresh mint and a lime wedge to a copper mug and muddle well to release the juices
  • Fill the copper mug to the top with ice
  • Add vodka and cranberry juice
  • Top with ginger beer and stir gently to combine
  • ​Garnish as desired and enjoy

Nutrition

Calories: 209kcalCarbohydrates: 20gSodium: 1mgSugar: 19g
Keyword Christmas, Cocktails, Cranberries, Limes, Vodka
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2 from 2 votes (2 ratings without comment)
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