Create a Festive Christmas Moscow Mule for Your Holiday Party

For a spin on the traditional Moscow Mule, add a festive twist with this Christmas Moscow Mule recipe. Easily converts to a big batch recipe.

‘Tis the season to be jolly and there is no better way to spread some holiday cheer than by whipping up delicious cocktail recipes for your over 21 friends.

Whether you’re hosting or attending holiday parties, this festive holiday Moscow Mule recipe is sure to be a hit!

Christmas mule with peppermint on table

The holidays are the perfect time to create a festive drink for your party.

A classic Moscow mule is always a great option and this holiday-themed variation adds some seasonal flavor with peppermint vodka and fresh squeezed lime juice.

If you’re looking for an easy and delicious way to spice up your Christmas gathering, try this delicious recipe also known as a yule mule!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

If you are a fan of the classic cocktail Moscow Mule, you are going to love this Christmas version.

  • With the addition of peppermint vodka and crushed candy canes, it has a ton of holiday flavor.
  • Not a fan of peppermint? Swap it out with your favorite flavored vodka or rum.
  • It’s the perfect drink for a crowd. It easily converts to a big batch drink perfect for a holiday party.

Ingredients for a Christmas Moscow Mule Cocktail

  • 2oz Peppermint Vodka
  • 1oz Lime Juice (I recommend fresh-squeezed)
  • 2oz Cranberry Juice
  • 2oz Ginger Beer (or ginger ale)
  • Crushed Candy Cane
  • Whole Candy Cane
  • Mint Leaves
  • Fresh Cranberries (optional)
  • Copper Mugs
  • Ice cubes

ingredients for Christmas moscow mule

How to Make A Yule Mule

Add mint leaves into a copper mug. Don’t skip the copper mugs! They really are the best way to serve Moscow mules.

adding mint leaves to a copper mug

Squeeze in the lime juice and muddle the mint leaves.

adding ice to yule mule

Add ice to a copper mug.

adding peppermint vodka

Pour in peppermint Vodka, ginger beer, and cranberry juice.

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Sprinkle with crushed candy cane.

christmas moscow mule with striped towel

Garnish with mint leaves and a whole candy cane.

That’s all there is to it! A flavorful holiday cocktail to enjoy at your next gathering or just to enjoy at home. Cheers!

Christmas Cocktails – Make it Festive!

To make this recipe even more special for the holidays, add some seasonal flavors like cinnamon.

For pomegranate mules, simply add four ounces of pomegranate juice to the mix instead of cranberry juice.

For cinnamon mules, sprinkle a teaspoon of ground cinnamon over the top before stirring together.

You can also garnish your mug with fresh cranberries, a lime wedge or a cinnamon stick for an extra touch of festivity!

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Yule Mule – Spice it Up!

If you want to kick things up a notch, try adding some bitters to your mule.

Just add three dashes of aromatic bitters like Angostura before stirring together the other ingredients.

Bitters will give your drink extra complexity and aroma while still maintaining its signature flavor profile!

If you want to go even further, try making an infused vodka by adding some diced jalapenos or rosemary sprigs to your bottle of vodka before shaking it up overnight in the refrigerator—this will give your drink an extra kick!

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No matter how you choose to make it, there’s no denying that this classic Moscow Mule is perfect for any holiday celebration.

With just five simple ingredients plus ice cubes, this festive cocktail is easy to customize according to taste while still delivering all its signature flavors; tart lime juice combined with spicy ginger beer makes this drink one unforgettable experience!

So go ahead and try out these holiday cocktails—we guarantee they’ll be a hit at your next holiday gathering! Cheers!

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Christmas Moscow Mule

Yield: 1 Christmas Mule
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

No matter how you serve it, this Christmas Moscow Mule recipe is sure to be a hit at any holiday gathering! It’s easy to make, fun to customize with different flavors, and best of all—it tastes delicious!

Ingredients

  • 2oz Peppermint Vodka
  • 1oz Lime Juice
  • 2oz Cranberry Juice
  • 2oz Ginger Beer
  • Crushed Candy Cane
  • Whole Candy Cane
  • Mint Leaves
  • Ice cubes

Instructions

  1. Add mint leaves into a copper mug.
  2. Squeeze in the lime juice and muddle the mint leaves.
  3. Add ice to a copper mug.
  4. Pour in peppermint Vodka, ginger beer, and cranberry juice.
  5. Sprinkle with crushed candy cane.
  6. Garnish with mint leaves and a whole candy cane.
  7. Cheers! 

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