Cranberry Moscow Mule

Name: Cranberry Moscow Mule
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 Moscow mule
Ingredients: 1 cup ice cubes; 2 ounces vodka; 2 ounces cranberry juice; 1/2 ounce lime juice; 3 ounces ginger beer; 2 tablespoons fresh or frozen cranberries; Fresh sage, for garnish

Total Time Prep: 10 mins. Cook: 0 mins.

Yield 1 Moscow mule

Test Kitchen Approved

Looking for the ultimate holiday sip? This cranberry Moscow mule brings serious cheer with its fizzy ginger beer, tart cranberry and vibrant lime, making it the season's perfect party drink.

Ingredients

1 cup ice cubes
2 ounces vodka
2 ounces cranberry juice
1/2 ounce lime juice
3 ounces ginger beer
2 tablespoons fresh or frozen cranberries
Fresh sage, for garnish

Directions

Fill a copper mug with ice. Pour vodka over ice. Add cranberry juice and lime juice; stir with a bar spoon. Add ginger beer; stir to combine. Garnish with cranberries and sage.

Nutrition Facts

1 Moscow mule: 198 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 11mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.

I didn't think the classic Moscow mule cocktail could be improved upon...until I added a splash of cranberry juice! The sweet heat of the ginger beer goes perfectly with the vibrant tang of cranberry. —Lauren Grant, Minneapolis, Minnesota

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