Cranberry Moscow Mules

Cranberry Moscow Mules are an absolute delicious easy cocktail recipe for Thanksgiving and Christmas. The addition of sage give a nice earthiness to the Moscow Mules. If you aren't big on sage, rosemary would also be delicious, or you can omit it all together.

This years signature holiday cocktail in our house is Cranberry Moscow Mules with Sage.

Colt and I set out last weekend to develop a fun cocktail for the holidays. We started with our beloved Moscow Mule and added a dark ruby red unfiltered naturally sweetened cranberry juice for it's gorgeous color. Filtered cranberry juice will work equally as well but the color will be a little bit lighter once it's mixed with the ginger beer and ice.

Colt then smacked the sage to release the aromatic earthy oils and floated them on top of the Cranberry Moscow Mules. With every sip of Cranberry Sage Moscow Mule you catch the aroma of the sage, and a small taste of the earthy undertones without being over powering to the drink.

Rosemary would make a delicious alternative to sage, or the sage can be omitted all together.

For a more intense flavor you can stir the sage into the cocktail once it's served. It really is quite delicious either way. If your taste buds aren't fond of sage, rosemary or thyme would make an equally delicious combination.

Cranberry Sage Moscow Mules make a wonderful accompaniment to the turkey and stuffing for Thanksgiving but  easily carry through to Christmas with it's festive ruby red color and green sage leaves.

Here's how to make Cranberry Moscow Mules:

Fill a glass 2/3 of the way full of Ice. Add 1 shot of your favorite Vodka.

For stronger drinks use tumblers, and for lighter drinks use tall glasses.

Add 1 1/2 shots Cranberry Juice.

Top glasses off with Ginger Beer.

For each drink take 2 whole Sage Leaves and slap between hands 4-5 times to release aroma and oils. 

Alternatively a small stick of Rosemary could be used in place of sage or the sage can be omitted.

Top each cocktail with 2 sage leaves and serve immediately.

Other favorite Thanksgiving and Christmas cocktails great for entertaining you might love are:

• Hot Apple Cider Buttered Whiskey
• Hot Apple Cider Buttered Rum
• Red Wine Pomegranate Sangria
• Jingle Juice aka Sparkling Pomegranate Berry Punch

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Author: Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch

Cranberry Moscow Mules

Cranberry Moscow Mules recipe with a herb garnish are an easy cocktail for Thanksgiving and Christmas. So easy to make from Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch.

Prep time: 5 MinTotal time: 5 Min

Ingredients

• 1 shot Vodka
• 1 1/2 shots Unfiltered Cranberry Juice Cocktail (Regulars ok)
• 1/2 bottle Ginger Beer
• 2 whole Sage Leaves or Small Sprig Rosemary
• Ice

Instructions

1. Fill a tumbler for strong drinks, or tall glass for lighter drinks, 2/3rds of the way full of ice.
2. Add vodka and cranberry juice. Top off with ginger beer.
3. Smack sage leaves or rosemary between hands to release oils. Place on top of cocktails to float.
4. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

218.78

Fat

0.09 g

Sat. Fat

0.00 g

Carbs

30.95 g

Fiber

0.08 g

Net carbs

30.87 g

Sugar

30.08 g

Protein

0.20 g

Sodium

17.43 mg

Cholesterol

0.00 mg

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