All month, I’ve had the intentions of trying out a cranberry infused Moscow Mule for Christmas. This is my hubby and I’s favorite drink, and I’ve never made a flavored mule before, so naturally couldn’t wait to give it a try. Typically, we don’t drink juice in our house, but I knew I had some cranberry juice stashed in our bar. When getting the ingredients, I realized my cranberry juice expired in 2013 (had it really been that long ago since I bought that?) so I was left wondering how I was going to make the drink.

Since I had fresh cranberries, I knew I could cook them down, and a quick google search yielded plenty of ways to make a simple syrup. I altered the recipe based on my own taste and size I needed and think this simple syrup tastes perfect. If you have cranberry juice and want to skip this step, it would still be great! (and a time saver).

You can use vodka or gin for a Moscow mule, even though this drink was created to use vodka. Since we had gin on hand, that was the clear winner of the day. Did you know gin is just an alcohol derived from neutral spirits (such as vodka) that is predominantly flavored with juniper berries? It’s amazing what the internet can teach you. You can get your own gin making kit here. And if you aren’t sold on getting your own copper mugs yet, read this.

Moscow Mule with Cranberry Simple Syrup

December 22, 2015

by zoewithloveblog

Category BLOG HOME & DESIGN PARTIES

Ingredients

• Moscow Mule:
• 1/2 of a lime, squeezed
• 4-6 oz chilled ginger beer
• 1 1/2 - 2 oz gin or vodka
• 2 oz cranberry simple syrup
• Simple Syrup:
• 1 1/2 c fresh or frozen cranberries
• 1 1/2 c water
• 1/2 c sugar

Instructions

1. (to make Moscow Mule) Squeeze lime juice into mule mug.
2. Add at least a handful of ice.
3. Pour gin over ice.
4. Add chilled ginger beer.
5. Add cranberry simple syrup or juice
6. Finish with fresh cranberries as garnish.
7. (to make cranberry simple syrup) Add water, sugar and cranberries in saucepan over medium heat.
8. Stir and cook for about 15 minutes, or until all the cranberries burst.
9. Strain with a fine mesh sieve.
10. Chill in refrigerator.
11. Store in an airtight container in fridge for up to 2 weeks.

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Cheers!