Name: Christmas Moscow Mule Cocktail
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2 oz Vodka; 2 oz Cranberry Juice; 4 oz Ginger Beer; Lime Wheel, Slice or Wedge (garnish); Cinnamon Stick (garnish); Cranberry Skewer (garnish); Rosemary Sprig (garnish)

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A Christmas Moscow Mule is a celebratory cocktail best served at holiday parties in December.

Prepare a classic Moscow Mule with vodka, ginger beer and lime than give it a fun Christmas spin by muddling the drink with cranberry juice and adding a cinnamon stick, rosemary sprig and cranberry pick garnish.

Served in a chilled copper mug, the festive beverage is certain to be a big hit at your next winter holiday bash with vodka fans!

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What Is A Christmas Moscow Mule?

A Moscow Mule is a cocktail made with vodka, ginger beer and lime juice, garnished with a slice, wedge or wheel of lime and a sprig of mint.

The drink is a type of buck and is sometimes called a vodka buck. The Moscow mule is popularly served in a copper mug, which takes on the cold temperature of the liquid.

Our Christmas Moscow Mule recipe offers a festive twist on the classic vodka cocktail, muddling the beverage with tart cranberry juice. We also suggest adding a rosemary sprig, cinnamon stick and cranberry skewer garnish.

It’s the perfect drink to serve in December when hosting a holiday party on a snowy winters eve.

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Ingredients

This popular Christmas cocktail is best served in a classic copper mug or handsome rocks glass. Fiddle through your bar cart, fridge and cupboards to ensure you have all the ingredients you’ll need:

2 oz Vodka
2 oz Cranberry Juice
4 oz Ginger Beer
Lime Wheel, Slice or Wedge garnish
Cinnamon Stick, garnish
Cranberry Skewer, garnish
Rosemary Sprig, garnish

The Christmas Mule is our favourite cocktail to serve at the holiday to vodka lovers.

Directions

This Christmas Mule recipe is so easy to make at home, ready to serve in under 5 minutes!

PREPARE THE GLASS: Begin by preparing your copper mug. If desired, you can fill each mug with ice to ensure they are well chilled. Set the mug aside while you prepare the drink.
SHAKE & STIR: In an ice filled copper mug add vodka, cranberry juice and ginger beer. Stir with a bar spoon.
GARNISH & SERVE: Garnish with a lime wheel and decorate with a cinnamon stick, cranberry skewer and rosemary sprig.

Full instructions are in the recipe card below.

Serve this Winter Mule in a classic copper mug.

Christmas Mule Recipe Tips

We suggest serving a Christmas Mule in a copper mug or rocks glass.
We suggest using Cranberry Cocktail rather than Cranberry Juice as it is sweetened and isn’t overly tart.
Use a premium vodka, we prefer Absolut, and a spicy ginger beer like the Fever Tree.
An hour or two before you’re planning on serving drinks we suggest placing the vodka bottle in the freezer so it is well chilled.
We like to garnish the glass with fresh cranberries as they are more attractive but you can also use chocolate covered cranberries or dried cranberries if you prefer.
If you’re hosting a big holiday party we suggest multiplying the recipe by the number of guests and measuring out the ingredients into a punch bowl or jug so the drink is easy to serve to a crowd.

Garnish a Christmas Moscow Mule with lime wheel, cinnamon stick, rosemary sprig and cranberry adorned cocktail pick.

Best Bartender Tools & Cocktail Equipment

Before hosting a swanky Christmas Moscow Mule party you’ll need to ensure you have the best bartender tools and cocktail equipment.

Cocktail Kit: cocktail kits are the perfect gift for newbie mixology fans as they include basic bartender tools like a jigger, shaker and spoon.
Cocktail Shaker: a bartender’s best friend. Purchase a premium cocktail shaker to muddle or shake up your favourite pink gin cocktails.
Cocktail Glassware: make sure your bar is stocked with a selection of unique glassware to show off your favourite cocktail creations.
Hawthorne Strainer: this unique strainer features tightly wound coils and perforated holes. It keeps ice and other large ingredients like lime wedges in your cocktail shaker rather than in the glass.
Bar Spoons: slender and long bar spoons are a must-have when stirring drinks.
Bottle Opener: easily open bottles of beer or cider with the flick of your wrist or purchase a corkscrew for fine wine.
Pouring Spout: once you’ve opened a new bottle of gin insert these affordable pourers to make cocktail assembly a breeze.
Cutting Board: purchase a petite cutting board for your bar to slice garnishes or citrus wedges like lime, orange, lemon or grapefruit.
Ice Bucket: chill bottles of gin quickly in an ice bucket or keep by the bar when muddling gin mixers into cool creations.
Ice Crusher: fans of the Mint Julep love an ice crusher.
Ice Cube Kit: we suggest purchasing a selection of ice cube trays. Silicone styles are our favourite as they’re easy to clean and are available in various shapes and sizes.
Jigger: use a jigger to accurately measure spirits, juices, syrups and shrubs.
Juicer: invest in an electronic juicer or buy an affordable hand-held to easily juice fresh citrus like lemons and limes.
Muddler: fans of the Mojito love a sturdy muddler to mix mint and lime. Muddler’s are handy for any cocktail featuring ingredients that need a pounding like fresh herbs or citrus wedges.
Citrus Peeler & Zester: adorn your craft cocktails with a thick citrus peel or finer ribbons of lime or lemon zest.
Rimmer: Bloody Mary and Caesar lovers should outfit their bar with a handy rimmer for salting and sugaring glassware.

We love making Moscow Mule cocktails with Absolut Vodka and Fever Tree Ginger Beer.

What To Serve With A Winter Mule

If you’re preparing a batch of Christmas Mule cocktails you’ll want to ensure you have festive snacks and desserts to serve on a table at your holiday party. Some of your favourite holiday recipes include:

Serve this Mule at your next winter holiday cocktail party.

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