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Sparkling 5 minute holiday moscow mule recipe with cranberry juice vodka ginger beer garnished with fresh cranberries lime and rosemary

Holiday Moscow Mule

Festive holiday moscow mule recipe featuring crisp vodka mixed with tart cranberry juice, fresh squeezed lime juice, and spicy ginger beer served over ice in copper mug or rocks glass. Garnished with fresh cranberries, lime wedge, and aromatic rosemary creating stunning pink sparkling cocktail perfect for Christmas parties and New Year celebrations ready in just 5 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Beverage, Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 175
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz vodka Quality brand preferred
  • 1 oz cranberry juice 100% juice not cocktail
  • 0.5 oz fresh lime juice About half a lime
  • 4 oz ginger beer Cold, with real ginger
  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • 6 fresh cranberries For garnish
  • 1 lime wedge For garnish
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary For garnish

Equipment

  • Copper mug or rocks glass
  • Jigger
  • Bar spoon
  • Citrus juicer
  • Cocktail picks

Method
 

  1. Fill copper mug or rocks glass with ice cubes
  2. Pour 2 ounces vodka over ice
  3. Add 1 ounce cranberry juice and half ounce fresh lime juice
  4. Pour 4 ounces cold ginger beer slowly down side of glass
  5. Stir once or twice with bar spoon to combine without killing bubbles
  6. Add fresh cranberries lime wedge and rosemary sprig
  7. Serve immediately while cold and fizzy

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.