A Christmas Moscow Mule brings holiday flavors into a delicious and crisp, festive drink that’s easy-to-make. Pitcher recipe included.

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This delicious alcoholic drink (a.k.a. Yule Mule) is made with vodka, apple cider, cranberry juice cocktail, ginger beer and lime juice. This Yule Mule doesn’t use mint leaves, like my Raspberry Mule, as I don’t feel it tastes good with the cranberry juice and apple cider. The cinnamon stick and rosemary garnish add a little flavor to this drink too.

It’s a festive drink to sip while wrapping gifts or snuggled up on your couch watching Christmas movies. “Elf” is one of my favorites.

Try my tasty and popular Limoncello Moscow Mule too or my Moscow Mule with Rum.

I like using copper mugs (affiliate link) to make Moscow Mules because it keeps them ice cold while I’m drinking them. They make good gifts too. The box could possibly fit in a large stocking.

Is there alcohol in ginger beer?

Many people assume there’s alcohol in ginger beer because of the name but, ginger beer is non-alcoholic. However, it’s different tasting than ginger ale which is also non-alcoholic.

What alcohol is in a Moscow Mule?

Traditionally, Moscow Mules are made with vodka however, they can be made with white rum instead. They’re called a Rum Mule.

What can I garnish holiday drinks with?

Fresh rosemary sprigs, cinnamon sticks, and fresh cranberries will make your drinks look festive.

Now, let’s get to the recipe.

Christmas Moscow Mule

The full, printable recipe is in the recipe card below.

Ingredients

2 oz vodka
2 oz apple cider
3 oz cranberry juice cocktail
3 oz ginger beer
1 tsp lime juice
1 cup of ice cubes
rosemary sprig (optional)
fresh cranberries (optional)
cinnamon stick (optional)

Make this crisp, festive holiday mule for your gatherings. I’ve included a pitcher recipe (that makes four servings) below in the notes of the recipe card. It’s so easy-to-make with simple ingredients. Enjoy it with tasty hot appetizers. Happy holidays!

Christmas Moscow Mule

A Christmas Moscow Mule brings the holiday flavors into a delicious and crisp festive drink that's easy-to-make. It's made with vodka, apple cider, cranberry juice cocktail, ginger beer and lime juice.

Course alcoholic drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword Christmas Moscow Mule, Cranberry Moscow Mule

Prep Time 2

Total Time 2

Servings

Calories 233cal

Author Joanne Schweitzer

Ingredients

2 oz vodka
2 oz apple cider
3 oz cranberry juice cocktail
3 oz ginger beer
1 tsp lime juice

Instructions

First, fill a copper mug or large glass with ice cubes.
Next, add vodka, cranberry juice, ginger beer and lime juice. Stir until well mixed.
Last, garnish with rosemary sprig, cranberries and a cinnamon stick (optional.)

Notes

Pitcher recipe:

8 oz vodka
8 oz apple cider
12 oz cranberry juice cocktail
12 oz ginger beer
4 tsp lime juice

Add all ingredients to a pitcher. Then, fill four glasses with ice and pour 1/4 into each glass. Garnish as desired.

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