Quick Cranberry Moscow Mule: Easy 10-Minute Cocktail
A quick and easy cocktail made with vodka, ginger beer, cranberry sauce, and fresh rosemary. Ready in just 10 minutes, this festive drink is perfect for weeknights or impromptu gatherings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverages
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz (60 ml) vodka
- 4 oz (120 ml) ginger beer
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) cranberry sauce
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 lemon (about 1 tablespoon / 15 ml fresh lemon juice)
- Ice cubes
- Optional garnishes: fresh cranberries, lemon wheel
Instructions
- Fill a copper mug or highball glass with ice cubes. Gently slap the rosemary sprig between your palms to release oils, then set aside.
- Spoon 2 tablespoons of cranberry sauce into the bottom of the glass. Stir to break it up if needed.
- Squeeze about 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice over the cranberry sauce. Stir to combine.
- Pour 2 ounces of vodka over the ice. Swirl gently to mix.
- Slowly pour 4 ounces of ginger beer into the glass to preserve carbonation. Stir gently once.
- Drop the slapped rosemary sprig into the glass.
- Garnish with fresh cranberries and a lemon wheel if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
For best results, use fresh rosemary (not dried) and fresh lemon juice. Adjust ginger beer amount based on spiciness preference. Make a batch of cranberry-lemon mixture ahead of time for quicker assembly. Mix individual drinks to order to maintain carbonation and prevent rosemary from turning bitter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 180220
- Sugar: 1620
- Sodium: 1020
- Carbohydrates: 1822
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