Merry Mule

Bringing a zesty twist to your favorite holiday cocktail, the Merry Mule is a refreshing blend of bold flavors that will transport your taste buds straight to holiday cheer!

Why We Love This Cocktail

We love the Merry Mule cocktail’s perfect balance of vibrant flavors and festive spirit. The zesty kick of ginger beer and the brightness of cranberry juice create a drink that’s both refreshing and full of character.

It’s a drink that’s easy to make, yet feels special enough for any celebration—whether you’re toasting to the holidays or simply enjoying a cozy night with friends.

Plus, the Merry Mule’s versatility lets you customize it to your taste, making it the perfect cocktail for every occasion. Cheers to the merry moments it brings!

Ingredients in the Merry Mule

This cocktail has just a few simple ingredients. You can use your imagination on the garnishes but we love the fresh rosemary and cranberries.

1. Vodka – when you are using Vodka as the lead alcohol in a cocktail, I recommend you always buy a good quality vodka. You don’t have to go top-of-the-line but certainly don’t skimp here. And don’t worry, I have plenty of other cocktail recipes where you can use it too.
2. Cranberry Juice – you can certainly use 100% juice, fresh juice or cranberry cocktail, which is what I used for this recipe.
3. Fresh Lime Juice – this is where I insist that you use fresh lime juice!
4. Simple Syrup – you can buy already bottled simple syrup or you can make your own. I use both, it just depends on my mood.
5. Ginger Beer – another ingredient where you will not want to skimp. You can buy ginger beer in almost any grocery store these days. My daughter prefers the sugar free, but I say go full sugar for this cocktail

Let’s Make the Merry Mule

1. Fill a Moscow Mule mug with ice; add vodka, cranberry juice, lime juice, and simple syrup.
2. Stir
3. Fill the rest of the glass with ginger beer.
4. Add fresh rosemary and cranberries as a garnish.

More KKM Holiday Cocktail Recipes

1. Scarlet O’Hara Cocktail
2. Cranberry Margarita
3. Apple Cider Margarita
4. Red Wine Hot Chocolate

Laura Franco

Merry Mule

The Merry Mule is a twist on the original Moscow Mule made with cranberry juice, ginger beer, and fresh rosemary. 

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Prep Time 3 minutes mins

Servings: 1 large drink

Course: Drinks and cocktails

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 1/2 shot simple syrup
• 2 shots vodka
• 1 shot cranberry juice
• 1 shot lime juice
• 1/2 can of ginger beer
• Fresh Rosemary and cranberries for garnish

Method

 

1. Fill a Moscow Mule mug with ice; add vodka, cranberry juice, lime juice, and simple syrup.
2. Stir
3. Fill the rest of the glass with ginger beer.
4. Add fresh rosemary and cranberries as garnish.