Jessica Randhawa
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This Blackberry Cranberry Moscow Mule is made with fresh cranberries, blackberries, vodka, honey, and bubbly ginger beer. Almost too pretty to drink, enjoy this fun twist on the classic Moscow Mule at your next dinner party or holiday celebration!
Blackberry Cranberry Moscow Mule
Have you ever had a classic Moscow Mule? Just in case you haven’t they’re delicious and so super simple to shake up. Traditionally made with vodka, ginger beer, and fresh lime, you’ll usually find them served in a copper mug and garnished with a fresh lime wedge. Ginger beer, made with fresh ginger, typically lends this traditional co*cktail a slightly spicy, though very refreshing ginger flavor that is delicious in both summer and winter months.
Given how much I love traditional a Moscow Mules and sweet seasonal fruit, I decided to merge the two into one brilliant and beautiful co*cktail.
The result? A fun and festive holiday co*cktail perfect for all your entertaining needs.
Ingredients in this Cranberry Moscow Mule
- Fruit (or fruit juice) – I chose to muddle fresh fruit with vodka and lime juice. The result is delicious, but if you prefer a mixture that is less pulpy, feel free to add fresh juice instead. You can also substitute cranberries and blackberries for other fruits depending on what’s in season – oranges, strawberries, pomegranates, raspberries, etc. Don’t forget the lime, though! That part’s pretty important.
- Vodka – Vodka is the traditional booze used to make a Moscow mule, but rum would also taste delicious.
- Honey (optional) – If you prefer a sweeter drink, add a little honey or simple syrup.
- Ginger Beer – Ginger beer is, despite its name, is actually non-alcoholic (unless it says “hard” or “spiked” ginger beer). A little spicy, a little sweet, ginger beer is delicious as a co*cktail mixer or straight from the bottle.
- Lime juice and wedges – Most great co*cktails come with some kind of citrus garnish. Lime juice is a great way to bring out the sweet blackberry and cranberry flavors of this co*cktail.
How to Make a Cranberry Moscow Mule
Start by preparing the fruit and vodka mixture. Place the blackberries, cranberries, honey, and vodka in a glass jar or container and muddle until mashed together. Set aside.
Next, fill two highball glasses (or copper mugs) with ice and fill approximately half-full with chilled ginger beer. Carefully divide your fruit and vodka mixture into the glasses until full. Mix well to combine and serve garnished with sliced limes, cranberries, blackberries, and mint.
Cheers!
Tips and Tricks
- Prepare the fruit and vodka mixture ahead of time and keep refrigerated until ready to enjoy. You may also double or even triple the batch if you’re making more than two co*cktails.
- I like to serve this recipe in a clear highball class because it is just so pretty, but for a more traditional look serve it in a copper mug.
- Garnish with your favorite toppings – cranberries, blackberries, fresh herbs, and lime.
- Don’t worry, ginger beer is non-alcoholic. So, to make this co*cktail alcohol free, simply skip the vodka and replace it with additional lime juice or fruit juice (or a mix of both).
- I do not recommend making a big pitcher of these cran-blackberry Moscow mules. Ginger beer is carbonated and immediately starts losing its bubbly-ness the moment it’s poured. Better choice? Prepare extra fruit and vodka mixture ahead of time that way all you have to do is fill a glass with ice and then fill each glass equally with your premade fruit and vodka mixture and ginger beer.
More co*cktail Recipe,
- Holiday Peppermint White Russian
- Autumn Rosé Sangria with Apples and Pomegranate
- Cranberry Apple Cider Moscow Mule
- Cinnamon Spice Cherry 7UP Spritzer
- Negroni Recipe
If you try making this delicious co*cktail, please leave me a comment and let me know!I always love to hear your thoughts.
RECIPE CARD
Blackberry Cranberry Moscow Mule
4.86 from 7 votes
AuthorAuthor: Jessica Randhawa
This Blackberry Cranberry Moscow Mule is made with fresh cranberries, blackberries, vodka, honey, and bubbly ginger beer. Almost too pretty to drink, enjoy this fun twist on the classic Moscow Mule at your next dinner party or holiday celebration!
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 2 co*cktails
Calories 236 kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup blackberries - plus more to garnish
- ½ cup fresh cranberries - plus more to garnish
- 1 teaspoon honey - optional
- 4 fluid ounces vodka
- 12 fluid ounces ginger beer
- ice
- 1 lime - sliced
- mint - to garnish
Instructions
Place the blackberries, cranberries, honey, and vodka in a glass jar or container and muddle until mashed together. Set aside.
Fill two highball (or Moscow Mule) glasses with ice and fill approximately half-way with ginger beer.
Carefully spoon your fruit and vodka mixture into the glass until the glass is full.
Garnish with sliced limes, cranberries, blackberries, and mint. Cheers!
Jessica's Notes
- Prepare the fruit and vodka mixture ahead of time and keep refrigerated until ready to enjoy. You may also double or even triple the batch if you're making more than two co*cktails.
- I like to serve this recipe in a clear highball class because it is just so pretty, but for a more traditional look serve it in a copper mug.
- Garnish with your favorite toppings - cranberries, blackberries, fresh herbs, and lime.
- Don't worry, ginger beer is non-alcoholic. So, to make this co*cktail alcohol free, simply skip the vodka and replace it with additional lime juice or fruit juice (or a mix of both).
- I do not recommend making a big pitcher of these cran-blackberry Moscow mules. Ginger beer is carbonated and immediately starts losing its bubbly-ness the moment it's poured. Better choice? Prepare extra fruit and vodka mixture ahead of time that way all you have to do is fill a glass with ice and then fill each glass equally with your premade fruit and vodka mixture and ginger beer.
Originally published December 29, 2017
Nutritional Information
Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 113mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 75IU | Vitamin C: 20.6mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 0.7mg
(Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and specific brands of ingredients used.)
Keyword Blackberry Cranberry Moscow Mule, Cranberry Moscow Mule
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