A pretty holiday cocktail, the cranberry Moscow Mule is spicy, sparkling, and delicious! So easy to make -- you'll love this as much when you entertain as you will when relaxing with a friend. Make this into a punch by changing the servings to 25.
4 ouncesspicy ginger beerginger ale can be substituted
2tablespoonscranberriesfrozen
lime wedges
orange wedges
Instructions
Mix the vodka, cranberry cocktail, lime juice, and cracked ice in a shaker.
Shake until the shaker is icy cold and frosty.
Strain into a chilled glass.
Squeeze a little of the orange into the glass.
Add the ginger beer.
Add the cranberries and lime wedges to garnish.
Notes
Don't use cheap vodka - it makes drinks taste like rubbing alcohol.
Keep vodka in the freezer.
Use a spicy, high quality ginger beer. I like Reeds Extra Spicy. If you've only ever used bland, big-corporation ginger ale you really haven't tasted a mule.
Use fresh limes.
Shake everything except the ginger beer with cracked ice and strain into a frosted glass or chilled copper mule cup.
Add ginger beer to taste.
If you like it extra spicy a few drops of hot sauce works wonders.
Frozen cranberries add color and chill the drink without diluting it.