Holiday Mule

I love Moscow Mules. So much so that I made sure we had a Moscow Mule bar at my wedding a couple years ago that included 3 different versions. The main recipe is simply vodka, ginger beer, and lime juice. Ginger Beer does not have alcohol in it so if you do not drink alcohol, simply replace the liquor with club soda and it is just as delicious! With just minor changes or additions, you can recreate a whole new drink. Like this holiday mule!

This recipe is perfect for Christmas entertaining! You can prep your simple syrup the night before and honestly leave all ingredients on your home bar ready to go! Serve the drink alongside a few holiday appetizers, such as my Cranberry Brie Bites, and you will be everyones favorite host!

Cranberry Simple Syrup

I make all my simple syrups at home. Equal parts sugar and water, it is the easiest thing to do. Just like this cocktail, add a few extra ingredients and you can have lots of new flavors to play with. For this recipe, the cranberry simple syrup is key.

Ingredients

• 1/2 C water
• 1/2 C sugar
• rosemary sprig
• 1/4 C cranberries

Directions

1. In a saucepan, over medium heat, bring your water and sugar to simmer and stir until sugar dissolves, about 2-3 minutes.
2. Remove from heat and add your rosemary and cranberries. Let cool for about an hour. This will allow your sugar water to really infuse the flavor.
3. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve and place in fridge for up to 4 weeks.

All done! Now lets make a drink…

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 oz vodka (or club soda if you prefer no alcohol)
• 1/2 oz cranberry syrup (see above)
• 1/2 oz lime juice
• 6 oz ginger beer
• rosemary sprig, for garnish
• sugared cranberries, for garnish

DIRECTIONS

1. Fill a copper mug with ice.
2. Combine the vodka, cranberry syrup, and lime juice in the copper mug. Stir to combine.
3. Pour in your ginger beer and stir once more.
4. Top with garnishments and serve immediately.