This Cranberry Moscow Mule with Rosemary is a festive twist on the classic cocktail. The tartness of cranberries combined with ginger beer and rosemary is perfect for holiday parties.

Two copper mugs of a cranberry Moscow mule garnished with fresh rosemary and cranberries.

What you’ll love about this recipe:

FESTIVE – This winter Moscow mule is a fun and festive holiday cocktail.
DELICIOUS– The addition of cranberry juice and rosemary is a winner.
EASY – This Christmas Moscow mule is ready in just a few minutes and is perfect for the holiday season.

Ingredients & substitutions

Ingredients for a cranberry Moscow mule on a wooden counter.

Vodka. Vodka is the primary spirit. You could use vodka infused with rosemary for even more flavor.
Cranberry juice. Use cranberry juice or cranberry cocktail. You can even use pomegranate juice.
Ginger beer. I used Crabbies brand, but feel free to use your favorite brand.
Lime juice. Fresh squeezed lime juice will give you the best flavor.
Rosemary. A fresh sprig adds an herbal twist.
Cranberries. Fresh or frozen cranberries can be used as garnish.

See the printable recipe card below for quantities and a complete list of ingredients.

How to make a cranberry Moscow mule

Quick overview

Combine vodka, cranberry juice, and lime juice.
Add ice cubes.
Add ginger beer, rosemary, and cranberries.
Serve immediately.

Step by step instructions

Cranberry juice being poured into a copper mug.

Step 1: Combine vodka, cranberry juice, and lime juice in a copper mug. Stir to mix.

The copper mug with ice cubes added to just below the rim.

Step 2: Fill the mug with ice cubes to just below the rim.

The ginger beer being poured over ice in a copper mug.

Step 3: Slowly pour the ginger beer over the ice cubes.

The cranberry mule garnished with fresh rosemary and fresh cranberries.

Step 4: Garnish with a sprig of rosemary and fresh cranberries. Serve immediately. Cheers!

Expert tips

Use a copper mug if possible.
If you want your drink sweeter, add more cranberry juice.
Garnish with a fresh rosemary sprig.
Enjoy responsibly.

Additions & variations

Add a cinnamon stick for garnish as well.
Add some fresh ginger to the Moscow mule for a stronger ginger flavor.
To prevent your drink from getting watered down, make cranberry ice cubes by freezing cranberry juice.
For a nonalcoholic version, omit the vodka and use Fever Tree non-alcoholic ginger beer or ginger ale instead of ginger beer.

Two copper mugs of a winter mule, garnished with cranberries and a sprig of rosemary.

FAQs about Cranberry Moscow Mule

You can easily scale up the recipe to make a pitcher or batch for a party. Just multiply the ingredients in a pitcher accordingly. Add the ice and ginger beer separately to each glass when serving.

Absolutely! Feel free to adjust the ratios of cranberry juice and lime juice to your liking.

The Crabbies brand is one of my favorites.

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