Cranberry Moscow Mule
This Cranberry Moscow Mule combines tart cranberry juice with spicy ginger beer and smooth vodka, served in a chilled copper mug. The drink features a vibrant red hue and a refreshing, fizzy texture, accented with fresh cranberries and lime wedges for a festive presentation. It’s easy to customize with more lime or cranberry for added brightness or tartness.
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Calories: 150kcal
Servings: 1
Equipment
- Copper Mug
- Measuring jigger
- Bar spoon
- Citrus Juicer
- Garnish Picks
Ingredients
- 50 ml vodka
- 30 ml cranberry juice preferably unsweetened or lightly sweetened
- to taste lime for fresh juice and garnish
- 150 ml ginger beer look for a brand with real ginger
- a handful fresh cranberries for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a copper mug with large ice cubes, creating a frosty base that chills the drink deeply.
- Using a citrus juicer, squeeze fresh lime to extract about 1 tablespoon of juice, then pour it into the mug.
- Measure and pour 50 ml of vodka into the mug, followed by 30 ml of cranberry juice for a tart base.
- Gently stir the mixture with a bar spoon to combine the flavors and chill the drink evenly.
- Top off the mug with about 150 ml of bubbly ginger beer, pouring gently to preserve the fizz.
- Garnish the drink with a few fresh cranberries and a lime wedge on a garnish pick for a festive touch.
- Serve immediately, allowing the vibrant red glow and fizzy sparkle to shine through, ready to enjoy.
Notes
Adjust the amount of lime or cranberry juice to taste for more brightness or tartness. Use large ice cubes to keep the drink cold without excessive dilution. Garnish with fresh cranberries and lime for a beautiful presentation.
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 50mg | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin C: 10mg