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A Christmas Moscow Mule Recipe for Holiday Cheer

This delicious twist on the traditional Moscow Mule drink is worth keeping around even after the Christmas tree comes down. It incorporates some gorgeous Christmas flavors to take the Moscow Mule from summertime favorite to your holiday drink of choice.

We’re always on the lookout for seasonal cocktail recipes. You can’t go wrong with the classics, of course, but we find that mixing up flavors to suit the seasons is a joyful way to embrace the time of year. For this cocktail, we’re raising a glass to Christmas.

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So, what’s the secret?

In addition to the classic Moscow Mule flavors, this Christmas cocktail adds a hint of cranberry for a tart, fruity twist and the herbaceous essence of rosemary and sage. Now, don’t worry if you’re new to mixing up your own drinks: this cocktail recipe isn’t just for the culinary mastermind. The flavors are incorporated simply, with muddling that crushes the leaves to release aroma and flavor.

Whether you’re a cocktail connoisseur or a first-time host, this holiday Moscow Mule recipe will be the bar favorite at your next holiday soiree — and you probably already have most of the ingredients in your home already.
Of course, it all starts with a classic Moscow Mule base, so let’s dive in and see how a few small tweaks can bring this traditional cocktail into your holiday celebrations.

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Christmas Moscow Mule

This delicious twist on the traditional Moscow Mule drink is worth keeping around even after the Christmas tree comes down. Fresh muddled herbs make a beautiful addition to the classic.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Course Drinks
Servings 1 person

Equipment

  • Copper Mug
  • Copper Shaker

Ingredients
  

  • 3 rosemary sprigs
  • 2 sage leaves
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 2 oz vodka
  • 2 oz cranberry juice
  • 4 oz ginger beer
  • 0.5 oz lime
  • 1 cup ice

Instructions
 

  • 1. In a copper cocktail shaker, muddle a small amount of rosemary and sage with a teaspoon of sugar. In other words, gently press down on the mixture of herbs and sugar with the utensil of your choice, rocking back and forth and twisting. This will help draw out some of the natural oils from the herbs to give your cocktail an aromatic edge.
  • 2. Add vodka and cranberry juice to your cocktail shaker.
  • 3. Add lime juice to taste.
  • 4. Replace the lid and shake the ingredients together.
  • 5. Pour your concoction into a copper Moscow Mule mug
  • 6. Top with crushed ice.
  • 7. Fill to just below the rim with your ginger beer of preference.
  • 8. Garnish as desired.

Notes

You’re almost finished. But, in the spirit of (most) cocktails, it only tastes as good as it looks. Give your cranberry Moscow Mule the garnish it deserves with a few bobbing cranberries and a sprig of rosemary. You might even prefer to make a skewer of cranberries for a festive and creative drink stirrer. Add a slice of lime for a red and green holiday appeal, and enjoy!
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Modifications

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A Lighter Twist

Looking for a lighter, more effervescent version of the drink? Cut the ginger beer with sparkling water or club soda.

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Christmas Moscow Mule Mocktail

Not all cocktails are created equal — especially around the holidays. For a non-alcoholic holiday cocktail solution, simply skip the vodka and enjoy it without. No matter who’s driving home, the beverage tastes wonderful with ginger beer, lime, and our festive twist.

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Swap Out the Sage

If you’d prefer, you can swap the sage leaves out for mint. This will totally transform the drink from having an earthy, savory edge to leaning into lighter, more refreshing flavors. (If you’re looking for more minty goodness, try our cranberry-apple mint julep recipe, too!)

Why copper mugs for Moscow Mules?

Ever since the Moscow Mule was invented, it’s called for being served in a special copper mug. That’s because copper is an excellent thermal conductor. The whole mug gets chilly, including the rim, which adds to the frosty sensation with every sip.

We know what you’re thinking. A cold drink seems a little bit counterintuitive during the winter months, when we tend to think of mulled wine, hot cocoa, and warmed cider. But trust us on this one. A cold beverage is just the thing for a cozy holiday gathering where everyone is rocking their most festive sweaters, the house is filled with people, and the oven’s been on all day long.

Another benefit of copper? It looks gorgeous on your Christmas table or at the bar cart. Check out our entire selection of copper mugs and find the set that best suits your style.

Merry Christmas from our team to you!

Whether you’re mixing up a drink to share as chestnuts roast over an open fire or creating a custom cocktail to be the star of your party, we hope the season brings you comfort and joy. Cheers to celebrations with family and friends!

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Cranberry Apple Mint Julep by Kaleigh Bulone

This cranberry-apple spin on the classic mint julep recipe brings the summer cocktail favorite into fall and winter. The tart-sweet combination of cranberry and apple plays well with the natural smoothness of bourbon, and the whole drink is lifted by the refreshing flavor of fresh mint. Give it a try for your next at-home happy hour or holiday celebration!

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About the cranberry-apple mint julep recipe

Our cranberry-apple mint julep recipe was developed by Kaleigh Bulone to bring this classic cocktail, which is a mainstay of summer parties and derby celebrations, into the fall and winter seasons.

The classic recipe consists of muddled sugar and mint leaves with bourbon and crushed ice, all served in a copper cup that keeps the drink tasting frosty with every sip.

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Cranberry Apple Mint Julep

This classic mint julep bourbon cocktail is the signature drink of the Kentucky Derby. We added flavors of cranberry and apple to give the whole thing a delightful holiday twist.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1 person

Equipment

  • Copper Tumbler
  • Cocktail Shaker
  • Jigger
  • Pestle, Bar Spoon,Wooden Spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz cran-apple juice
  • 2 oz bourbon
  • 2 fresh mint leaves
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • Extra sprig of fresh mint or slice of green apple for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • 1. Add sugar and two leaves of mint to the bottom of your shaker.
  • 2. Muddle the two together, using a pestle, the flat side of your bar spoon, or the handle of a wooden spoon. Your goal is to crush the leaves into the sugar; the grainy texture will help the leaves release their juice, unlocking the fragrance and flavor of the mint leaves.
  • 3. Pour in the bourbon and the cran-apple juice.
  • 4. Replace the cap on the cocktail shaker and shake vigorously.
  • 5. Pour the drink into a copper tumbler or mug.
  • 6. Add ice cubes or crushed ice and stir until the whole drink is thoroughly chilled.
  • 7. Add a fresh mint sprig or a slice of green apple to the top for garnish, if desired.
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Ingredients for the cranberry-apple mint julep recipe

Let’s take a look at the different ingredients that our cranberry-apple mint julep recipe calls for and why each one is important.

Sugar

Just as in a classic mint julep recipe, ours starts with mint leaves muddled in sugar.

Some recipes call for the use of simple syrup instead of sugar, or even the creation of a mint simple syrup using the mint-infused sugar. However, the classic method of muddling sugar and mint in the bottom of a glass or shaker works well for us. Why? Well, the coarseness of the sugar works as an abrasive to help the leaves release more of their juice and flavor.

Granulated vs. superfine sugar

You can opt to use regular granulated sugar or superfine sugar.

Superfine sugar can be either store-bought or made by pulsing granulated sugar in a blender a few times. This can help the sugar dissolve more easily. However, we’ve also found that the action of muddling the sugar and mint helps make the sugar dissolve a little more quickly, too.

If you use regular granulated sugar, be sure to pay extra attention to ensure that all of the sugar dissolves.

A note on mint simple syrup

While making a mint simple syrup ahead of time can help the cocktail come together quickly, we don’t think it’s worth the trade-off in terms of freshness. To us, the work of making an entire mint simple syrup isn’t worth shaving off the few seconds it would take to muddle mint and sugar.

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Fresh mint

There’s just no artificial substitute for fresh mint leaves! If you can’t get your hands on mint, we’d recommend opting for a different cocktail altogether, as extracts and syrups will have an artificial flavor. That mint sprig garnish is more than just decoration, too; it brings minty aromas to the top of the glass so they can be inhaled with every sip.

Cranberry-apple juice

Using a cran-apple juice is a smart shortcut to adding fall and winter flavors. The tartness of the cranberry juice works delightfully well with the mint. Bourbon’s natural undertones of vanilla and caramel play nicely with these cool-weather flavors, too.

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Bourbon

Bourbon brings the entire drink together. This American whisky is barrel-aged, which brings out flavors including caramelized sugar and vanilla, depending on your variety. The best liquor for any cocktail is the one you prefer to drink, so go ahead and choose your favorite type of bourbon for this cocktail.

Copper tumbler

The mint julep is traditionally served in a signature mint julep cup. If you don’t have julep cups, a copper tumbler or even a Moscow mule mug is another great choice! Copper chills well, which means that every time your lips meet the glass, you’ll enjoy a chilly sensation.

We also love how copper mugs look on an autumn tablescape or as party of a holiday spread.

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When to serve the cranberry-apple mint julep

This spin on a mint julep is perfect for any holiday celebration, or for a special treat on a warm fall afternoon. Indoors or out, it’s a refreshing drink to enjoy with family and friends. We hope it helps you celebrate the season!

All images and recipe courtesy of Kaleigh Bulone.

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Alcoholic Wassail Recipe: A Big-Batch Cocktail Punch for Love, Joy, and Holiday Cheer

Alcoholic Wassail Recipe: A Big-Batch Cocktail Punch for Love, Joy, and Holiday Cheer

Our alcoholic wassail recipe is a refreshing, chilled take on the traditional holiday drink with cider, orange juice, cinnamon sticks, and other seasonal flavors. It’s a delight to serve up in our pure copper Moscow Mule mugs, which lend a traditional aesthetic to your Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, and other holiday celebrations. Read on for the recipe and more!

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What is wassail?

Wassail is a custom whose history in Britain wends back through the years to pagan traditions of singing in orchards to wish for a bountiful harvest. The United Kingdom’s National Trust has a fascinating account of the drink’s history, including Twelfth Night celebrations, Christmas traditions, and celebrations through the years.

What makes wassail authentic?

There’s no “one true wassail recipe.” As with many traditions practiced widely and handed down through the generations, the recipe has many variations. But seasonal flavors have been a constant, with many variations including mulled cider or mulling spices. In America, classic variations often include orange juice and even pineapple juice.

But throughout the history of wassail, one thing has remained the same: it’s a drink designed for sharing cheer with friends, family, and neighbors. From those early orchard festivities to the British tradition of wassailing, or visiting homes to share wassail and gifts—a tradition that shares much in common with caroling.

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Chilled Alcoholic Wassail Punch Recipe

In the spirit of wassailing traditions through the ages, our take on homemade wassail is served as a batch cocktail or punch. It's served chilled, which is a change from many wassail recipes, but we find that a cold punch is easier to serve and often appreciated amongst the warmth of a holiday house—or even earlier in the fall, when outdoor celebrations in the sun call for chilly refreshment.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Course Drinks
Servings 10

Equipment

  • 1 Punch bowl or pitcher
  • 1 Spoon for stirring
  • 1 Ladle and ice bucket for serving, if using punch bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Fresh-squeezed orange juice
  • 2 cups Apple cider, or mulled apple cider
  • 3 cups Spiced rum
  • 4 cups ginger beer (about two and a half 12 oz. cans)
  • Ice
  • Fresh nutmeg to grate on top (optional)
  • Cinnamon sticks, sliced oranges, and star anise for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Combine the orange juice, cider, rum, and ginger beer in your pitcher or bowl and stir to combine.
  • Add ice, filling to the top of the pitcher or about two inches from the rim of the punch bowl.
  • Grate or sprinkle nutmeg on top.
  • Add a few cinnamon sticks, sliced oranges, or star anise pods for garnish. These should be mixed into the pitcher or left floating in a punch bowl.
  • Serve chilled, with ice on the side if being served in a punch bowl.

Ways to elevate your wassail presentation

A beautiful bowl of punch is an instant centerpiece for any celebration! It also spares you from the task of mixing up cocktails throughout the celebration (which is extra handy for holidays when you’re managing a turkey, ham, or roast in the oven).

Looking for ways to make your wassail even more special? We have some ideas!

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Select a beautiful punch bowl.

While we’re never going to turn down punch out of a giant mixing bowl, a gorgeous punch bowl elevates the entire experience. Local vintage and thrift stores are an amazing spot to check for punch bowl sets, which often include a ladle that won’t slip down into the bowl.

Get out the ice bucket.

Ice isn’t just for the punch itself. Be sure to set an ice bucket beside the punch bowl, full of crushed ice to fill the mugs with.

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Choose an elegant ice option for the wassail.

While regular ice cubes will work just fine to keep the wassail chilly, they also melt faster, which waters down the beverage. An elegant ice wreath is just the thing to make your wassail stylish and stave off melting ice. To create one, freeze water in the bottom of a round bundt pan, about halfway up (depending on the size of your punch bowl).You can also freeze in aromatics such as cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, and orange slices; these likely won’t flavor the drink, but will cue drinkers into the flavor and act as a sort of garnish. Once the wreath is frozen, you can run hot water on the bottom of the pan briefly, and the ice should turn right out of the pan.

Thoughtfully choose your drinking vessels.

This isn’t the time for red solo cups. You want to choose a cup size that encourages revelers to sip more thoughtfully, as this drink is both alcoholic and sweet. Copper mugs are a beautiful choice to go with your punch. They’ll add to the experience with the frosty-cold conductivity of copper, which makes the lip of the mug chilly for a refreshing sensation with every sip. Our copper mugs also look gorgeous both on the table and waiting by the punch bowl.

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What to know about the ingredients in your homemade wassail recipe

You can vary the ingredients in this basic recipe in order to come up with a ‘house drink’ that suits the tastes of your party-goers. To make smart substitutions, remember this classic rhyme for constructing a traditional punch: “one of sour, two of sweet, three of strong, and four of weak.” Traditional punches also usually incorporate spice in the form of nutmeg, which is perfect for our wassail recipe.

In our recipe, the components go as follows:

  1. Sour: Fresh-squeezed orange juice. While orange juice is often considered a ‘sour,’ rather than a ‘sweet,’ here we’re squeezing it fresh and balancing the sweetness with spice from other components.
  2. Sweet: Apple cider, either regular, mulled, or spiced.
  3. Strong: Spiced rum. Rum is a traditional choice for a punch, and spiced rum incorporates many of the warming, seasonal spices that go into a good wassail, such as cinnamon and nutmeg.
  4. Weak: Ginger beer. While ginger beer also provides spice and sweetness, it is not as strong or as sweet as its cousin, ginger ale. In our wassail recipe, it adds the traditional flavor of ginger while balancing out the stronger flavors from the rum and cider.

Substitutions for our homemade wassail recipe

For the sour: An alternative (and classic retro option) to fresh-squeezed juice is a frozen container of orange juice concentrate. It’s definitely not as fancy as fresh-squeezed, but if you want a punch that’s a little sweeter with a side of nostalgia for the punches of your youth, this is a dependable swap.

For the sweet: Any kind of cider will be delicious here! While apple is very traditional for wassail, you can also opt for a pear cider, or even cranberry cider. Mulled cider, spiced cider, and unfiltered apple cider will all bring their own spice profiles to the party. You can also opt for unfiltered apple juice, or even a cup of brown sugar stirred to dissolve in a cup of water.

For the strong: Kill two birds with one stone and go for a hard cider, to be used in the same proportion as the cider and rum combined. You could combine a hard cider with rum, but it will likely be a bit too boozy for the mild, easy-drinking, sippable appeal of a wassail.

If the amount of rum here seems too much for your party, you can absolutely reduce the amount.

For the weak: Ginger ale is the easiest substitution here, especially if you’d like to lean into the sweet. For a less sweet alternative, you can use water, or brew a cinnamon or spice tea and let it chill.

Cheers to a happy holiday drink

However you make your homemade wassail, we hope it fills your holiday gatherings with cheer! And remember, the key ingredient to a wassail is gathering with the people you love. We’ll raise a mug to that.

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The Best Pumpkin Spice Moscow Mule Recipe for Toasting Fall

Spice up your Moscow Mule for the Season

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If you’re looking for a cocktail that naturally complements the traditional blend of pumpkin pie spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger), then look no further than the Moscow Mule. The inclusion of ginger beer makes Moscow Mules a perfect candidate for harmonizing with fall flavors.

Our homemade pumpkin pie simple syrup includes real pumpkin, not just the traditional spices. You can DIY the mix at home. It will have your kitchen smelling incredible as the scent of the cinnamon, nutmeg, and other spices warm aromatically.

Once you’ve cooked up the syrup and let it cool, it’s a snap to mix together this creative cocktail. Make the pumpkin spice syrup ahead of time in order to offer a signature drink for a fall backyard get-together or autumnal celebration. It’s also an excellent treat for just yourself, and worth the extra effort!

The Secret to a Delightful Pumpkin Spice Mule

Pumpkin spice sometimes gets a bad rap as sticky-sweet or ‘overdone’ for the fall. Really, though, we think the criticism is unfounded. Pumpkin pie spice is all about using those classic spices to create warm flavors that complement in-season produce during the harvest. And while you can certainly make this cocktail sweeter to your own tastes, we find it to be a well-balanced drink that allows all the flavors to shine.

Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Syrup

In a traditional Moscow Mule, it’s freshly squeezed lime juice that provides that bracing, acidic complement to the ginger beer; in our version of a pumpkin spice Mule, it’s a spiced simple syrup that adds complexity and sings beautifully with the flavor of ginger.

While prepackaged syrups are available, making your own is fairy simple and will give you more control over the ingredients. If you’re only making one or two cocktails, you can use the rest of the syrup for coffee or lattes.

Why a Pumpkin Pie Spice Moscow Mule?

We love pumpkin spice mules because they’re the perfectly refreshing pick for those warm autumn days when you’re still looking for a perfectly chilled drink, but want to lean into the changing of the seasons and the flavors of local produce. There’s nothing like it on an early autumn day! And of course, in places where the coming of fall doesn’t necessarily mean cold temperatures, this is a great choice for getting your pumpkin spice fix without breaking a sweat.

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Pumpkin Spice Mule

This Pumpkin Spice Mule is everything but #basic - it is simple to make and so so tasty, making it the perfect way to get your fall on.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 0 mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1 person

Equipment

  • Stove
  • Sauce pan
  • Spoon or whisk
  • Jar, bottle, or container for storing simple syrup
  • Copper Mug
  • Copper Cocktail Shaker

Ingredients
  

Pumpkin Spice Simple Syrup

  • 1 cup raw sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
  • 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice mix

Pumpkin Spice Mule Ingredients

  • 2 oz vodka
  • 1 oz pumpkin spice simple syrup
  • 5 oz ginger beer
  • 8 oz ice

Instructions
 

Pumpkin PIE Spice Simple Syrup

  • 1. Add the sugar, water, canned pumpkin, and pumpkin pie spice mix to a small sauce pan and heat over medium-high heat.
  • 2. Stir or whisk until the ingredients are completely combined and the sugar is dissolved.
  • 3. Turn off the heat, remove the pan from the burner, and let the syrup cool.
  • 4. Once it's cool enough, transfer it to a clean jar, bottle, or other container to continue cooling. The syrup can be stored in the refrigerator until needed.

Pumpkin Spice Mule Recipe

  • 1. Add ice to your copper mug shaker.
  • 2. Pour vodka and pumpkin pie spice simple syrup over the ice.
  • 3. Pour about half of the ginger beer into the shaker.
  • 4. Shake vigorously until the liquid is thoroughly chilled.
  • 5. Add ice to your copper mug.
  • 6. Pour the liquid from the mixer into the mug, over the ice.
  • 7. Top the drink off with the rest of the ginger beer.

Notes

Ingredient Notes

  • If you don't have pumpkin pie spice, you can make your own! It's simply a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, with about half of the mix being cinnamon and the other half the additional spices. Sometimes, cooks will also add allspice to the mix. Allrecipes has directions for making your own pumpkin spice if you'd like exact directions.
  • Be sure to look for canned pumpkin puree, not canned pumpkin pie filling. The former is cooked and pureed pumpkin; the latter contains other ingredients, including sweetener, and has a consistency that will not lend itself well to the syrup.
  • Your choice of ginger beer can tip the drink from the spicy to the sweet. Either a sweeter or a spicy ginger beer will pair gorgeously in this cocktail; check out our Moscow Mule ingredient recommendations for insight into which bottles you may want to stock.
  • Use crushed ice in the mugs to keep the drinks extra cold.

Tips for Great Pumpkin Spice Mules

  • When making the homemade pumpkin spice syrup, be sure that the sugar completely dissolves. Otherwise, the syrup will not be smooth or even.
  • The syrup should thicken slightly and be able to coat the back of a spoon while cooking. However, remember that it will thicken more while cooling, and do not over-cook.
  • Serve the drinks in copper mugs, just as you would for any other Moscow Mule. This is a key part of the recipe and the drinking experience! The copper conducts temperature extremely well, so every sip you take hits the tongue with an icy chill.
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What to Pair with Pumpkin Spice Mules

Once you’ve mixed up a Mule or two, you may be looking for ideas to pair with this seasonal drink. Whether you’re enjoying a cocktail in the evening or hosting a party and looking for snacks, we’ve got you covered.

Here are some ideas for party foods and snacks for home that will pair well with our pumpkin pie spice Moscow Mule recipe.

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Complement the spice with a creamy cheese.

While the cocktail isn’t spicy-hot, it is full of spices (on top of the spicy ginger beer)! A creamy goat cheese or ricotta balances the sharpness of ginger beer. Try goat cheese on crostini, drizzled with honey, or choose a seedy harvest bread to top with ricotta and walnuts.

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Lean into seasonal produce.

Apples and pears offer a tart-sweet combo and continue the celebration of fall flavors. Simply slicing fresh, local fruit for a tray or charcuterie board lets these prime picks shine.

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Select a sweet.

While Moscow Mules aren’t traditionally considered a dessert cocktail, the inclusion of pumpkin pie spice simple syrup gives you the opportunity to bridge the gap into sweet treats. An apple galette, pecan pie, or salted caramels are all possible choices.

In general, you’ll want to look for desserts with a savory twist, which will complement the pumpkin spice Moscow mule rather than overwhelming it.

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Go nuts.

Walnuts, pecans, and pumpkin seeds are all salty choices that pair well with an icy cold cocktail and are perfect party foods. Their warm, toasty flavors work well with pumpkin pie spices like ginger, cinnamon, and clove. Smoked almonds introduce a new layer of flavor for a contrast to the bright spices in the pumpkin pie spice syrup, too.

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Use crackers and toasts for a flexible foundation.

There’s a reason these are party staples! Get creative with toppings, or add them to a charcuterie spread and let your guests pair favorite flavors on their own. As any bar owner will tell you, crunchy and salty are unbeatable combinations with a good drink, and crackers and toasts make that a snap.

Celebrating the Season

Another reason to go with a Moscow Mule as your cocktail of choice for a fall gathering? The warm, gleaming color of copper will complement any tablescape beautifully, especially when paired with colors like red, yellow, and gold.

Fall get-togethers present an excellent chance to showcase your mugs, or to leave your full copper barware set on display (our smooth copper cocktail shaker and hammered copper cocktail shaker are both excellent choices).

Our shop has additional copper pieces that will add a gorgeous glow to any party, too.

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Happy Fall from Copper Mug Co.!

We hope you enjoy this seasonal twist on our favorite classic cocktail. And happy fall to all of our readers and customers! It’s a great time to cozy up with friends, family, and a great drink to remember the little things that make life good.

Cheers,

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Pair this recipe with the Barrel Hammered Copper Mule Mug. This classic barware essential distinguishes itself with a barreled shape, yielding a slightly larger holding capacity. This mug features a hand-hammered copper exterior to give a textured, rustic appeal. The hammered exterior also supports the copper mug’s natural cooling properties.

GOOD OLE MULLED WINE

The roots of traditional mulled wine can be traced back to Romans in the 2nd century. It was the drink of choice during cold, bitter winters, especially during battles throughout Europe. Eventually, the legions would bring with them wine, and different spices would be added to help support the immune system and boost overall health. Herbs and flowers were also added to make it a bit sweeter and improve the taste.

Its popularity continued to grow over Europe. In Sweden, it earned its name as a glögg. In Germany, it’s known as glühwein. In Croatia, it’s kuhano vino. Whatever the name, its association with Christmas turned it into a popular holiday drink. Today, it’s hard to visit any European Christmas market without seeing its own version of mulled wine. Although it may be centuries old, it’s an easy recipe that can be modified with any drink of your choice. It’s the best combination of wine and spices you’ll taste all holiday.

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Good Ole Mulled Wine

Add your favorite red wine with apple juice and mulling spices for this warm and classic holiday drink.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Course Drinks
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • Red Wine
  • Copper Wine Cup
  • Crockpot or saucepan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 750 mL bottle of red wine we recommend Cali Love Wine
  • 12 oz Martinelli's apple juice
  • 1 orange
  • 1 satchel mulling spices or any mulled spice blend
  • 1/3 cup dark brown sugar

Instructions
 

  • 1. Over medium heat, pour your favorite red wine into the crockpot or saucepan.
  • 2. Add 12oz. of apple juice.
  • 3. Cut the orange and squeeze juice into the pot. Add the rest of the whole orange into the pot.
  • 4. Add dark brown sugar.
  • 5. Turn up heat to medium-high. Keep simmering. Do not let boil.
  • 6. Once simmering, reduce heat to low. Continue to simmer for 10 minutes.
  • 7. Remove the satchel and orange. Gently squeeze the satchel to get some juice out.
  • 8. Serve warm and enjoy.
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Recipe courtesy of Cali Love Wine

MOSCOW MULE RECIPE – LIME IN THE COCO-NUT FEAT. LUX MILK

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We had the pleasure of meeting Lux Milk owner, Amy Bisogni at a recent LocalLove805 mixer in town about our favorite Moscow Mule recipe. The mixer was featuring some local businesses in the 805 (Ventura County) and when we heard about her almond milk, we could NOT wait to try it. After her visit to our office, we got to try some of the goods… and I mean GOOD.

Lux Almond Milk crafts many varieties of almond milk such as sweetened and unsweetened versions of the original recipe as well as Lavender and Chocolate (flavored with Raw Cacao). This milk is creamy, oh so delicious, and the best we’ve ever had. There are no preservatives and we’re fine with it because we can’t seem to make a bottle last more than a day anyways! You can find Lux Almond currently at the local Camarillo Farmer’s Market on Saturdays. Visit her website to find out more!

When talking to Amy, we quickly realized that we shared a love for cocktails and she had mentioned to me that she frequently makes cocktails with her almond milks. Immediately, I couldn’t wait to craft up a creamy tail and was especially thrilled that it would be considered a “Skinny” Cocktail with almond milk as the cream base.

This particular recipe was inspired by a creamy cocktail I had recently on a trip to San Francisco. While we enjoyed many great cocktails, the drinks from Pacific Cocktail Haven haven’t left my dreams. The only thing missing from them was some copper! For this recipe, we used our hammered copper tumblers for serving and our hammered jigger for the perfect pours. So without further ado, I give you the LIME IN THE COCO-NUT.

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Lime in the Coconut

This particular recipe was inspired by a creamy cocktail while on a trip to San Francisco.
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Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Course Drinks
Servings 1

Equipment

  • Copper Mug
  • Shaker

Ingredients
  

  • 3.5 oz LUX Almond Milk Unsweetened
  • 2 oz Tito's Vodka
  • 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
  • 0.5 oz coconut syrup
  • toasted coconut for garnish
  • lime zest for garnish

Instructions
 

  • 1. Make the Coconut Syrup. Bring 1 part water and 1 part coconut sugar to a boil and add in shredded coconut.
  • 2. Let syrup sit in the pot for about 30 minutes to infuse the coconut flavor. Any extras are okay to refrigerate up to 5 days.
  • 3. Place shredded coconut in a pan over medium heat and stir until lightly browned, then remove from heat.
  • 4. Add almond milk, vodka, lime juice, and coconut syrup into the shaker.
  • 5. Shake for about 30 seconds to create a frothy drink. 
  • 6. Pour over ice and top with toasted coconut and lime zest.
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Cinco De Mayo: HOT Cucumber Margarita & Cara-Coco Margarita

I don’t know about you but drinking holidays are my absolute favorite. I love the opportunity to imbibe any time, but this just gives me an excuse to make up a great cocktail… so what did I do? Not create one, but TWO very simple to make, fresh and “skinny” (cause that’s how I do em’) cocktails. I was rushing home from a very busy day at the office today at Copper Mug Co. and with our gloomy beach weather, I just wanted to avoid the Friday night party crowd and stay inside my cozy home. That said, I never turn down a celebration, even if it’s at home. I decided to swing by the grocery store and gave myself a challenge with 3 rules: limited ingredients, low sugar content, and I had to make two recipes. Given that most of the good tequilas were picked over at this hour, and who knows what I had in my liquor cabinet, I grabbed one that looked extremely enticing and that I have never seen before – Dolce Vida which is a handcrafted ORGANIC tequila from Texas. Yes, I love organic and small batch liquor. The checkout lines were long, and the produce aisles packed so I grabbed a few go-tos: Cara Cara oranges ( the best oranges I have ever had, a cross between a blood orange and navel orange – I first tried one in Italy and fell in love), Cucumbers to keep it light and refreshing, and some Jalepeno for a kick. What happened an hour later at home became true cocktail bliss. I now give you, the most delicious margaritas I have ever made and give any top shelf Mexican bar a run for their money.

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Cara-Coco Margarita

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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Course Drinks
Servings 1

Equipment

  • Copper Mug
  • Copper Cocktail Shaker

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 oz tequila
  • 2 oz fresh squeezed orange juice Cara Cara orange variety
  • 1 oz agave simple syrup 1:1 ratio of agave & water made into simple syrup
  • 1 oz coconut water
  • 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
  • shredded unsweetened coconut for garnish

Instructions
 

  • 1. Combine the tequila, OJ, agave simple, coconut water, lime juice and ice in a copper cocktail shaker.
  • 2. Then shake, shake, shake.
  • 3. Pour in a glass over ice and top with shredded coconut.
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Hot Cucumber Margarita

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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Course Drinks
Servings 1

Equipment

  • Copper Mug
  • Cocktail Shaker

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 oz tequila Dolce Vida Tequila
  • 2 oz coconut water
  • 1.5 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1 oz agave simple syrup
  • 5 cucumber slices
  • 3 jalepeno slices

Instructions
 

  • 1. Pour in the tequila with 4 cucumber slices and all the jalepeño slices into a cocktail shaker.
  • 2. With a muddler, begin to muddle the cucumber and jalepeño until it becomes infused with the tequila and almost completely broken down.
  • 3. Add in the Coconut Water, Agave Simple, and the Lime Juice.
  • 4. Give a really good, proper shake.
  • 5. Pour in a glass over ice and garnish with a single cucumber slice.
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AUTHENTIC MOSCOW MULE by Andriana Baker

Happy Mule Monday! This week’s recipe is courtesy of Andriana Baker – a Los Angeles photographer and fellow copper mug enthusiast. Andriana first became a customer of ours a few years ago, then we had the recent pleasure of making a custom batch of copper mugs personalized for her wedding which is the biggest honor for us. Andriana is a talented photographer, she captures the most beautiful photos so when she approached us about doing a blog post for our copper mugs on her personal blog with a photoshoot, we kinda squealed and jumped with excitement!

Andriana doesn’t mess around when it comes to the Moscow Mule, her recipe is straight up authentic and as good as it gets. She even uses our partner’s Cock N’ Bull Ginger beer! I highly suggest visiting her blog for the full recipe and more beautiful photos of our copper mugs, not to mention taking a look at all of her fantastic work which you can check out HERE.

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Moscow Mule in Copper Mug Co. Copper Mug – Photo Courtesy of Andriana Baker

AUTHENTIC MOSCOW MULE

recipe courtesy of Andriana Baker

What you’ll need:
Vodka (I recommend Titos)
Cock ‘n Bull Ginger Beer (or a similar spicy brew)
Fresh Lime
Fresh Mint
Ice
Copper Mug, recommended

Directions:
Squeeze ~1oz lime juice into Copper Mug and place remaining skin at bottom.

Add desired ice (the more the better in my opinion)

Pour in 2oz Vodka

6oz Ginger Beer

Garnish with fresh mint

Stir & ENJOY!

 

 

Cheers,

Copper Mug Co.

Pineapple Smoothie (Boozy & Non-Alcholic) by Raquel Ringgold

When blogger, Raquel Ringgold, reached out to us to partner with us on a recipe blog – we were stoked! Raquel is a teen style blogger over at her own blog ( www.omnivogues.com ) and is the reigning Teen Miss of America! If that’s not impressive enough, Raquel is also a model that has been gracing the runways of New York Fashion week and even featured as a style expert on FOX television as well as The Rachael Ray Show. I don’t know how someone at her age finds time to stay healthy through her busy schedule and many accomplishments – but I’m sure smoothies like this recipe she created in our Copper Pineapple, help! This is our first non-alcoholic recipe post (yay! because we need to stay healthy for our booze lovin bodies) but we also adapted an alternate version for our 21 and up folks!

You might not be aware of this but copper boasts MANY health benefits – future posts to come on this… but some of them include anti-aging benefits, beautifying skin, weight loss assistance as well as digestion improvement. The Copper Pineapple is not only pretty to look at but the perfect vessel to hold your healthy beverages too.

See below for how to make these recipes in our copper pineapple. Purchase yours by clicking here.

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Pineapple Smoothie

This pineapple smoothie is a tropical combination of pineapple, banana, and coconut milk. Make it the perfect adult summer smoothie by blending in your choice of vodka or rum!
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Course Drinks
Servings 1 person

Equipment

  • Copper Mug
  • Copper Cocktail Shaker

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
  • 1 sliced frozen banana
  • 3/4 cup unsweetend coconut milk
  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • shredded coconut for toppings

Optional

  • 2.5 oz pineapple vodka or coconut rum

Instructions
 

  • 1. Place all ingredients into a blender
  • 2. Blend until smooth – it should have a thick consistency
  • 3. Pour the deliciousness into your Copper Mug Co. Copper Pineapple and enjoy every sip
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Enjoy the full post over at Raquel’s Blog: Omnivogues

Cheers,

Copper Mug Co.

Cantaloupe Sangria feat. Cali Love Wine

It feels like Summer is quickly dwindling away from us… kids are going back to school and September seems too close for comfort so we decided to embark on a Summer Pick-Me-Up with a new twist on Sangria! This Sangria has a natural sweetness from the melon and a creaminess from the Chardonnay. We used our favorite wine label – Cali Love Wine‘s new Mellow Yellow Chardonnay. Mellow Yellow has the creaminess of a Chardonnay but goes next level with a little Pineapple and Citrus which makes it perfect for Sangria. THIS IS IMPORTANT: I would not recommend a very oaky style Chardonnay for this recipe.

You can purchase Mellow Yellow online from Cali Love Wine at this link: http://www.calilovewine.com/scripts/winepg.cfm/_/32/2015/Mellow-Yellow/

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Cantaloupe Sangria

This Sangria has a natural sweetness from the melon and a creaminess from the Chardonnay. Relax and hang onto summer just a little longer with this light and refreshing drink.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Course Drinks
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Copper Wine Cup

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bottle chardonnay
  • 1 small cantaloupe, cubed
  • 1 8oz soda water
  • ice

Instructions
 

  • 1. Add cantaloupe to blender.
  • 2. Blend until completely liquified.
  • (optional) if you don't want pulp, strain the juice.
  • 3. Combine cantaloupe juice and bottle of chardonnay into pitcher.
  • 4. Stir. Pour drink into glasses.
  • 5. Fill with ice, top with soda water.
  • 6. Serve and enjoy.
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PS… if Sangria just isn’t your thing – just enjoy this wine solo. It’s the best!

Cheers,

Copper Mug Co.