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Overhead view of a Christmas Mule cocktail in a copper mug on a countertop. The drink is garnished with fresh cranberries, rosemary and a lime slice.
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5 from 3 votes

Christmas Mule

This Christmas Mule vodka cocktail is perfect for the Christmas holidays! It combines vodka, ginger beer, lime and cranberry juice.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: alcohol, cranberries, cranberry juice, ginger beer, lime, mule, rosemary, vodka
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 180kcal
Author: Kimberly Salem

Equipment

  • Jigger or measuring cup
  • Copper mug (or use double Old Fashioned glass)
  • Knife and cutting board (if you're using a fresh lime)
  • Ice mallet and Lewis bag or other ice crusher (optional)

Ingredients

Garnish

  • 1 sprig rosemary
  • 5-10 fresh cranberries
  • 1 slice lime

Cocktail

  • 2 ounces vodka
  • 1 ounce cranberry juice (preferably unsweetened, 100% juice)
  • ½ ounce lime juice (from about ½ fresh lime)
  • 3 ounces ginger beer

Instructions

Preparation

  • (Optional) If you want to use crushed ice, add ice to a Lewis bag and smash it up with a wooden mallet. You could also use an ice crusher appliance if you have one.

Cocktail

  • Fill your serving mug with ice.
  • Add in the vodka, cranberry juice, and lime juice.
  • Top off the drink with the ginger beer, and give it a gentle stir just to combine everything.
  • Add in your fresh cranberries.
  • Clap the rosemary between your hands before adding it as a garnish.
  • Add the lime slice to the rim of the mug, and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Sodium: 1mg | Sugar: 12g