Cranberry Mule
A mule highball with vodka, cranberry, lime, and ginger beer.
Base spirit
Vodka
Style
Highball
Glassware
Highball glass
Technique
Build
The Cranberry Mule keeps the mule’s ginger-lime frame and adds cranberry for tart fall color and flavor. Vodka stays neutral under spice and berry acidity. Served over ice in a highball or copper mug, it is an easy seasonal party drink.
Did you know?
“Cranberry mule variations became common seasonal specials as bars adapted the Moscow Mule template to fall flavors.”
Source:Modern mule variation menus
Bartender's Note
Use a spicy ginger beer. Unsweetened or lightly sweetened cranberry keeps the drink from becoming candy-like.
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How to make the Cranberry Mule
- 1Build vodka, cranberry, and lime over ice
- 2Top with ginger beer and stir gently
- 3Garnish with lime and cranberries
