This is an easy-to-muddle-up mule. So pretty and refreshing and it literally takes just a few minutes to make. Cheers to the holidays.

 

INGREDIENTS

  • Ice
  • 1 T fresh cranberries
  • 2 oz of your favorite vodka
  • 1 oz cranberry liqueur
  • 1/2 oz of fresh orange juice
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon (just a pinch! you can also use nutmeg)
  • Ginger beer
  • Garnishes : fresh whole cranberries, fresh mint or rosemary, orange or lime peel
In a copper mug, add your cranberries and muddle for a minute. Add several cubes of ice. Add 2 oz vodka, 1 oz cranberry liqueur, and ½ oz lime juice. Add a pinch of ground cinnamon or nutmeg. Stir to incorporate all the ingredients. Top with ginger beer to the rim. Stir one more time and add your garnishes of choice. Garnish with orange or lime peel, mint or rosemary and more whole fresh cranberries.
Photo borrowed from Garlic, Salt & Lime