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Holiday Mule Cocktails “Two textured copper mugs with a red layered drink and crushed ice, topped with cranberries, a lime wedge, and rosemary. Cranberries and holiday décor appear in the background.

Holiday Mule Cocktails

Festive cranberry Holiday Mule Cocktails made with vodka, ginger beer, lime, and fresh garnishes. These ruby-red holiday cocktails are easy, stunning, refreshingly spicy, and perfect for parties, from Thanksgiving through New Year’s.
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Course: Cocktails, Drinks
Cuisine: American, Holiday, Winter
Keyword: Christmas Mule mocktail, Holiday mule cocktails easy, Holiday mule cocktails with vodka, Holiday Mule recipe, Mule drink variations, Simple holiday mule cocktails
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 180kcal
Cost: $20

Equipment

  • 1 Cocktail jigger (For accurate measuring)
  • 1 Bar spoon (For gentle stirring)
  • 1 Citrus juicer (Fresh lime juice)
  • 1 Copper mug or highball glass (Best temperature retention)
  • 1 Large pitcher (For batch version)
  • 1 Ice (Large cubes preferred)

Ingredients

For 1 Holiday Mule

  • 2 oz Vodka
  • 0.5 oz Fresh lime juice
  • 1 oz Cranberry juice - Unsweetened preferred
  • 4–6 oz Ginger beer - Add last
  • - - Fresh cranberries - Garnish
  • 1 sprig Rosemary - Garnish
  • 1 wedge Lime - Garnish

For Pitcher 8 Servings

  • 2 cups Vodka
  • 1 cup Fresh lime juice
  • 1 cup Cranberry juice
  • 24 oz Ginger beer - Added when serving
  • - - Fresh cranberries - Garnish
  • - - Rosemary sprigs - Garnish
  • - - Ice For mugs

Optional Seasonal Add-Ins

  • 1 stick Cinnamon - Stirrer
  • 1 oz Pomegranate juice - Deeper color
  • 0.5 oz Spiced simple syrup - Winter flavor
  • - - Fresh mint - Herb swap
  • - - Orange zest - Aromatic

Instructions

  • Rinse and prepare cranberry skewers, rosemary sprigs, and lime wedges for garnishing.
    A tray of holiday garnishes including cranberry skewers, fresh rosemary sprigs, and lime halves resting on ice. Cranberries and soft holiday lights are visible in the background.
  • a mug with ice, add vodka, lime juice, and cranberry juice. Stir gently, then top with ginger beer and garnish.
  • Combine vodka, lime juice, and cranberry juice in a pitcher. Chill, then let guests pour over ice and top with ginger beer.
    “A clear glass pitcher filled with a red holiday drink base, floating lime slices, cranberries, and rosemary. Surrounding the pitcher are empty glasses with ice and copper mugs on a festive table.”
  • Make a non-alcoholic version by omitting vodka and adding extra ginger beer or sparkling water. Garnish as desired.
  • Serve drinks in chilled copper mugs and enjoy immediately for best fizz and coldness.
    “A frosty copper mug filled with ice and red cranberries, garnished with a lime wheel and a rosemary sprig. The mug shows condensation, and the background includes warm holiday lights.”

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1drink | Calories: 180kcal (9%) | Carbohydrates: 22g (7%) | Sodium: 15mg (1%) | Potassium: 60mg (2%) | Sugar: 20g (22%) | Vitamin C: 6mg (7%) | Calcium: 10mg (1%)
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