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A mistletoe mule cocktail made with cranberry juice garnished with cranberries and rosemary
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Mistletoe Mule

These mistletoe mules are the perfect holiday cocktail recipe for Christmastime! A simple riff on a Moscow mule, made with cranberry juice and orange bitters.
Servings 1 cocktail
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • Crushed ice
  • 1½ fl oz vodka
  • 2 fl oz ginger beer
  • 1½ fl oz cranberry juice
  • 1 to 2 dashes orange bitters
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary
  • 3 frozen cranberries
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Instructions

  • First, fill a cocktail glass with crushed ice. Then add the vodka, ginger beer, cranberry juice, and orange bitters to the glass and stir to combine and chill.
  • Add a sprig of fresh rosemary and a few frozen cranberries to garnish the drink and serve immediately.

Notes

Garnishing: Don't skip out on garnishing with fresh rosemary, the bright and herby whiff before every sip adds to the complexity and balance of the cocktail. 
Author: Alex
Calories: 149kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: christmas, cocktail, cranberry juice, fresh rosemary, frozen cranberries, ginger beer, holiday, orange bitters, vodka, winter

Nutrition

Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 38mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.2mg