Cranberry Mule
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4.9
Cranberry Mule
Description
This Cranberry Mule combines 2 ounces of cranberry juice (unsweetened), 3 ounces of ginger beer, 1½ ounces spiced rum, and 1 ounce simple syrup shaken with ice. The ingredients are poured over ice in a copper mug and garnished with sugared cranberries for a touch of sweetness and visual appeal.
The use of unsweetened cranberry juice ensures the cocktail maintains a bright tartness balanced by the sweetness of the syrup and the spice of the rum and ginger beer. Serving over ice keeps the drink chilled and refreshing.
This cocktail works well for holiday gatherings or anytime a fruity, spicy mixed drink is desired. Prepping sugared cranberries in advance adds extra time but enhances presentation. The recipe’s scale can be adjusted for batches served from a pitcher.
Ingredients
Cranberry Mule
- 2 oz. cranberry juice do NOT use cranberry cocktail, unsweetened
- 3 oz. ginger beer
- 1 ½ oz. spiced rum
- 1 oz. simple syrup
- ice for serving
- cranberries for garnish, sugared
Instructions
- Scoop a handful of ice in a copper mug.
- Combine the cranberry juice, ginger beer, rum and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Shake until combined, then pour over ice in the copper mug.
- Serve with sugared cranberries as garnish, and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Homemade sugared cranberries add a decorative and sweet garnish but require advance preparation time.
- For larger groups, the cocktail ingredients can be combined in a pitcher before serving over ice to save time.
- Always use unsweetened cranberry juice, not cranberry cocktail, to achieve the intended flavor balance.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1cocktail
Amount Per Serving
Calories 229 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1drink | |
| Calories | 229kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Sodium | 23mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 35g | 70% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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