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Holiday mule cocktail in a copper mug with cranberries, rosemary, lime, and crushed ice.

Holiday Mule Cocktail

A festive Holiday Mule Cocktail made with cranberry juice, vodka, lime, and ginger beer for the perfect Christmas drink. Beautifully garnished with cranberries and rosemary for stunning holiday presentation.
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Course: Cocktail, Drinks, holiday drink
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Chill Mugs: 30 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 185kcal
Author: Hannah Cooking
Cost: $3–$4 per serving

Equipment

  • Copper mug (Best for presentation & chilling)
  • Jigger (For accurate measurements)
  • Bar spoon (Gentle stirring)
  • Muddler (Optional, if adding lime wedge)
  • Citrus juicer (For fresh lime juice)

Ingredients

For One Cocktail

  • 2 oz vodka - quality recommended
  • 3 oz cranberry juice - 100% juice, not cocktail
  • 0.5 oz fresh lime juice - freshly squeezed
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup - adjust to taste
  • 4 oz ginger beer - not ginger ale
  • 1 cup ice cubes - for filling mug
  • 6-8 whole fresh cranberries - garnish
  • 1 sprig rosemary - garnish
  • 1 slice lime wheel - garnish

Instructions 

  • Fill copper mug with ice to the top.
  • Pour in vodka, cranberry juice, lime juice, and simple syrup.
  • Slowly top with ginger beer to preserve carbonation.
  • Add fresh cranberries, rosemary sprig, and lime wheel.
  • Serve immediately while icy cold and fizzy.

Notes

Nutrition facts are estimated and may vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes used

Nutrition

Serving: 1mug | Calories: 185kcal (9%) | Carbohydrates: 25g (8%) | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 85mg (2%) | Sugar: 22g (24%) | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 6mg (7%) | Calcium: 10mg (1%) | Iron: 0.2mg (1%)