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

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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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chill Mugs 30 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Cocktail, Drinks, holiday drink
Cuisine: American
Calories: 185
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

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

Method
 

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

Notes

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