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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.
Prep Time 5 minutes
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!
Keyword Moscow Mule