Christmas Cranberry Moscow Mule Recipe
Add some holiday cheer to the most wonderful time of year with this Christmas cranberry Moscow mule! For extra seasonal flavor, this holiday mule gets a double dose of cranberry with both a spiced cranberry simple syrup and cranberry juice.
How to Make the Best Christmas Cranberry Moscow Mule
A Festive Holiday Cocktail
This Christmas cranberry Moscow mule is the perfect holiday drink to add to your festive menu. Combining the icy refreshment of a classic Moscow mule with festive cranberry and warming spices, this cocktail captures all the flavors of the season in a single glass. The double dose of cranberry—both in juice and homemade syrup—creates a beautifully tart and spiced flavor profile that pairs perfectly with vodka and ginger beer.
Why You’ll Love This Holiday Mule
The magic of this cranberry Moscow mule lies in its homemade spiced syrup. Unlike standard Moscow mules, this version features a flavorful cranberry simple syrup infused with cinnamon, orange zest, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves—all the warming spices that make holiday drinks special. The combination of fresh cranberry juice, cranberry syrup, and crisp ginger beer creates a perfectly balanced cocktail that’s sweet, spicy, and refreshing all at once.
Serve It with Style
Make this drink the star of your holiday gathering by presenting it in a traditional copper mule mug—not only does it look festive, but it also keeps your drink perfectly chilled. Garnish with fresh cranberries and a sprig of fresh rosemary for an extra touch of holiday charm. Whether you’re hosting a cocktail party, attending a winter celebration, or simply want to elevate your holiday at-home bar, this cranberry Moscow mule delivers restaurant-quality results in the comfort of your own home.
Christmas Cranberry Moscow Mule
Add some holiday cheer to the most wonderful time of year with this Christmas cranberry Moscow mule! For extra seasonal flavor, this holiday mule gets a double dose of cranberry with both a spiced cranberry simple syrup and cranberry juice.
Ingredients
Spiced Cranberry Simple Syrup
Christmas Cranberry Moscow Mule
Instructions
Spiced Cranberry Simple Syrup
- Combine fresh cranberries, water, white sugar, cinnamon sticks, orange zest, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves in a saucepan.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat and simmer until cranberries burst and mixture thickens, about 20-30 minutes.
- Strain through a fine mesh sieve, pressing gently on cranberries. Cool completely before using.
Christmas Cranberry Moscow Mule
- Fill a copper mule mug with ice.
- Add cranberry juice cocktail, vodka, spiced cranberry simple syrup, and lime juice.
- Top with chilled ginger beer and stir gently.
- Garnish with fresh cranberries and a sprig of rosemary.
Notes
- The spiced cranberry simple syrup can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
- For a non-alcoholic version, omit the vodka and add an extra ounce of ginger beer.
- This recipe is perfect for holiday parties and festive celebrations.