I don’t know, I like a festive cocktail, ya know? If a classic moscow mule is good, a cranberry moscow mule has got to be better. Such a festive drink in a really cute mug & so easy to make. Perfect if you’re having friends over during the holidays. My friend Val gave me these copper mugs, ideal for moscow mules. If you like cranberry & ginger, this is the drink for you!
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
- CRANBERRY SIMPLE SYRUP
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries
- THE DRINK
- 1 1/2 oz. vodka
- 1 oz. cranberry simple syrup
- 4 oz. ginger beer
- lime wedges
- I squeezed a lime wedge into the drink & used another for garnish
I started with the cranberry simple syrup first so I could put it in the fridge for a few hours before using it. This was so easy! Just put the sugar, water & cranberries in a medium saucepan on medium high heat. Simmer it for a bit, stirring to melt the sugar & once the berries pop open, you can take it off the heat! Wait for it to cool & strain it so you have just the liquid left, that’s your cranberry simple syrup.
And here’s the drink! I’m sipping it as I write this & it’s absolutely delicious. The simple syrup adds a bit of sweetness, which goes perfectly with the ginger. I could see this cocktail being great for a holiday party, or having a couple friends over. I love that the cranberry simple syrup gives the drink a red tint, so appropriate for the season! I suggest making the simple syrup in advance, apparently it can last up to a month in the fridge. It’s quite a simple cocktail to make & tastes like you put much more effort into it than you actually did, which is my type of drink. 🙌🏻
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Def making that cran syrup this month to add to drinks. Love this!
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yes! I put it in my prosecco last night, so good 🙌🏻
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These sound delish! My favorite mule is blueberry.
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oooh, that sounds amazing, haven’t tried a blueberry one yet!
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I actually meant pear. It’s pear vodka, ginger beer and a splash of lemonade. Super refreshing in the summer.
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that sounds nice as well! I love pear 😊
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I saw a similar recipe not to long ago and was like I NEED to try this! And now seeing yours I am like WHY have I not made this yet? It looks so yummy. I love a good Moscow Mule and this is such a festive take on it! ❤
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yes! I saw it on pinterest & had to give it a go. me too, such a tasty drink & I love the homemade cranberry simple syrup added in! definitely give it a try, I can’t wait to make them again 😊
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Thank the Internet Gods for Pinterest! 🙂 Simple Syrup is the best especially when it is infused with yumminess! I definitely will! ❤
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This sounds delicious! I love cranberries and I love moscow mule so this is my perfect drink!
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it was so good, I impressed myself! and really easy, which is always nice when making a bunch of drinks for friends! 😄
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