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Last Updated on May 7, 2021 by laurenpacek

This Holiday Gin Moscow Mule is festive AF and is a really delicious variation on the Moscow Mule. While the flavors themselves are plenty festive enough, dressing this cocktail up with fresh rosemary and cranberries really takes it over the top!

The holiday season was made for festive cocktails

These cocktails, while delicious any time of the year, are particularly good for the holiday season. I mean, look at them! Red, green, full of booze...

Speaking of which... The holiday season can be pretty stressful, amirite? Mix up some Holiday Gin Moscow Mules, sit back, and relax. You deserve it. Might I suggest doing so in front of a roaring fire? That's certainly my plan for this holiday season.

What ingredients go into this drink?

Gin: I really like this local American Dry Gin.
Cranberry juice: Use pure cranberry juice or cranberry juice cocktail, per your preference. Just keep in mind that pure cranberry juice will result in a more tart cocktail.
Rosemary simple syrup: Essentially, you'll whip up a plain simple syrup, but let rosemary steep in the hot sugar/water for a bit. It's so easy and so flavorful.
Lime juice: Freshly squeezed, please.
Ginger beer: The spicier the better, in my opinion.
Garnishes: Technically the garnishes are optional. Butttttt I think they should be required. Garnish your drink with a sprig of fresh rosemary, fresh cranberries, and a lime wedge.

Love gin and want more? Check out this equally festive Cranberry Gin and Tonic!

You all know I have a serious thing for Moscow Mules. Is my love for this cocktail over the top? Maybe. But if you're looking for other Mules, I've got you covered. What kind of spirits do you fancy?

Bourbon? There's always the classic Bourbon Moscow Mule OR Maple Bourbon Moscow Mule. And let us not forget the Old Kentucky Mule.

Irish whiskey? These Irish Mules are right up your alley.

Is vodka more your thing? Take a gander at the Caramel Apple Moscow Mule or very festive Cranberry Vanilla Moscow Mule. The Pomegranate Champagne Moscow Mule has vodka AND champagne!

Last, but certainly not least, if you're a fan of tequila, the Mexican Moscow Mule may be for you.

Holiday Gin Moscow Mule

Name: Holiday Gin Moscow Mule
Prep time: 2 min
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 oz gin, see notes; 3 oz cranberry juice; 3/4 oz rosemary simple syrup, see notes; 1/2 lime, juiced; 3 oz ginger beer; fresh cranberries, sprig of rosemary, and lime wedge, for garnish

Yield: 1 cocktail

Prep Time: 2 minutes

Total Time: 2 minutes

Ingredients

1 ½ oz gin, see notes
3 oz cranberry juice
¾ oz rosemary simple syrup, see notes
½ lime, juiced
3 oz ginger beer
fresh cranberries, sprig of rosemary, and lime wedge, for garnish

Instructions

In a copper mug over ice, combine the gin, cranberry juice, rosemary simple syrup, and lime juice.
Top with ginger beer.
Garnish with fresh cranberries, a sprig of rosemary, and a lime wedge.

Notes

Notes:

I used Conniption American Dry Gin.
To make the rosemary simple syrup, follow the steps for making regular simple syrup, but throw in 4-5 sprigs of fresh rosemary into the syrup once the sugar has dissolved. Let it steep until the simple syrup cools. Remove the rosemary and store in the fridge.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 913Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 31mgCarbohydrates: 208gFiber: 16gSugar: 177gProtein: 2g

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Comments

Jasmine V.

December 25, 2020 at 7:09 pm

Perfect holiday cocktail! Balanced, bright, and dangerously gluggable. I recommend!

- laurenpacek
  
  December 25, 2020 at 8:52 pm
  
  I'm so glad that you enjoyed it, Jasmine! I tend to agree with you about it being "dangerously gluggable" 😉
  
Rachel Bouchard

November 26, 2021 at 12:43 am

Oh my goodness gracious! This is an AMAZING drink. Looking for something different for the holidays to add to our typical wine, and my lord this is one that will be at every family event.

I got cranberry juice cocktail, a decent dry gin, and high quality ginger beer. You will not be disappointed

- laurenpacek
  
  November 27, 2021 at 4:33 pm
  
  Thank you so much!! I'm so glad that you loved them!
  
Cheyenne

December 03, 2021 at 11:48 pm

A really nice spin on the traditional Moscow mule! Not too sweet and very refreshing. Extremely easy to make and very festive!

- laurenpacek
  
  December 04, 2021 at 4:36 pm
  
  I'm so glad that you enjoyed it!! <3