Holiday Cocktail Inspiration – 4 Variations of A Moscow Mule

Every since I had my first Moscow Mule at a Christmas market in Copenhagen 5 years ago, It’s just not Christmas in my book until I’ve had one. Sometimes I like to stick to the original recipe but sometimes I love to switch it up with these 4 Variations of A Moscow Mule.

Basic Moscow Mule Recipe 

I’m a firm believer that before you start tweaking a recipe you should have a good understanding of the basic recipe first so let’s start there. Luckily, a basic Moscow Mule Recipe only calls for a handful of ingredients.

Basic Moscow Mule Ingredients

• 2 oz GREY GOOSE® Vodka
• 4 oz Ginger Beer
• 3 Lime Wedges
• Fresh Mint
• Crushed ice cube

Basic Moscow Directions

1. Using a classic Moscow Mule mug, fill the mug with ice to chill it before mixing.
2. Add juice from half of a freshly squeezed lime.
3. Add in Gray Goose Vodka followed by the ginger beer
4. Garnish with a lime wedge and fresh mint

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Cranberry Moscow Mule Recipe 

During the holidays (especially Christmas) this Cranberry Moscow Mule variation is a favorite. The red cranberries are festive and give off a holiday feel especially when served in a class Moscow Mule copper cup. This is my go-to for a holiday party cocktail.

Cranberry Moscow Mule Ingredients

• 1.5 oz GREY GOOSE® Vodka
• 4 oz Ginger Beer
• 4 oz of Cranberry Cocktail
• Orange Wedges
• Fresh or Frozen Cranberries
• Fresh Mint
• Crushed ice cube

Cranberry Moscow Mule Directions

1. Using a classic Moscow Mule mug, fill the mug with ice to chill it before mixing.
2. Add juice from half of a freshly squeezed orange.
3. Add in Gray Goose Vodka, ginger beer, and cranberry juice cocktail
4. Garnish with an orange wedge, fresh mint, and cranberries

Blood Orange Moscow Mule Recipe 

I love blood oranges and since they are in season and taste their best between December-April, Blood Orange Moscow Mules are perfect for Christmas parties and New Year’s celebrations.

Blood Orange Moscow Mule Ingredients

• 2 oz GREY GOOSE® Vodka
• 4 oz ginger beer
• 4 oz of freshly squeezed blood orange juice
• 3 blood orange wedges
• Fresh Mint
• Crushed ice cubes

Blood Orange Moscow Mule Directions

1. Using a classic Moscow Mule mug, fill the mug with ice to chill it before mixing.
2. Add in Gray Goose Vodka, ginger beer, and blood orange juice
3. Garnish with a blood orange wedge and fresh mint

Pomegranate Moscow Mule

The red from the pomegranate, green from the mint, and copper shine from the classic Moscow Mule mug scream Holiday cocktail and I’m here for it. If you love pomegranate and want to incorporate it more into your holiday adult beverages, start with this recipe.

Pomegranate Moscow Mule Ingredients

• 2 oz GREY GOOSE® Vodka
• 4 oz ginger beer
• 4 oz of pomegranate juice
• Fresh pomegranate arils
• Fresh Mint
• Crushed ice cubes

Pomegranate Moscow Mule Directions

1. Using a classic Moscow Mule mug, fill the mug with ice to chill it before mixing.
2. Add in Gray Goose Vodka, ginger beer, and pomegranate juice
3. Garnish with fresh and fresh mint