This Blackberry Cranberry Moscow Mule is made with fresh cranberries, blackberries, vodka, honey, and bubbly ginger beer. Almost too pretty to drink, enjoy this fun twist on the classic Moscow Mule at your next dinner party or holiday celebration!

Blackberry Cranberry Moscow Mule

Have you ever had a classic Moscow Mule? Just in case you haven’t they’re delicious and so super simple to shake up. Traditionally made with vodka, ginger beer, and fresh lime, you’ll usually find them served in a copper mug and garnished with a fresh lime wedge. Ginger beer, made with fresh ginger, typically lends this traditional cocktail a slightly spicy, though very refreshing ginger flavor that is delicious in both summer and winter months.

Given how much I love traditional a Moscow Mules and sweet seasonal fruit, I decided to merge the two into one brilliant and beautiful cocktail.

The result? A fun and festive holiday cocktail perfect for all your entertaining needs.

Ingredients in this Cranberry Moscow Mule

Fruit (or fruit juice) – I chose to muddle fresh fruit with vodka and lime juice. The result is delicious, but if you prefer a mixture that is less pulpy, feel free to add fresh juice instead. You can also substitute cranberries and blackberries for other fruits depending on what’s in season – oranges, strawberries, pomegranates, raspberries, etc. Don’t forget the lime, though! That part’s pretty important.
Vodka – Vodka is the traditional booze used to make a Moscow mule, but rum would also taste delicious.
Honey (optional) – If you prefer a sweeter drink, add a little honey or simple syrup.
Ginger Beer – Ginger beer is, despite its name, is actually non-alcoholic (unless it says “hard” or “spiked” ginger beer). A little spicy, a little sweet, ginger beer is delicious as a cocktail mixer or straight from the bottle.
Lime juice and wedges – Most great cocktails come with some kind of citrus garnish. Lime juice is a great way to bring out the sweet blackberry and cranberry flavors of this cocktail.

How to Make a Cranberry Moscow Mule

Start by preparing the fruit and vodka mixture. Place the blackberries, cranberries, honey, and vodka in a glass jar or container and muddle until mashed together. Set aside.

Next, fill two highball glasses (or copper mugs) with ice and fill approximately half-full with chilled ginger beer. Carefully divide your fruit and vodka mixture into the glasses until full. Mix well to combine and serve garnished with sliced limes, cranberries, blackberries, and mint.

Cheers!

Tips and Tricks

Prepare the fruit and vodka mixture ahead of time and keep refrigerated until ready to enjoy. You may also double or even triple the batch if you’re making more than two cocktails.
I like to serve this recipe in a clear highball class because it is just so pretty, but for a more traditional look serve it in a copper mug.
Garnish with your favorite toppings – cranberries, blackberries, fresh herbs, and lime.
Don’t worry, ginger beer is non-alcoholic. So, to make this cocktail alcohol free, simply skip the vodka and replace it with additional lime juice or fruit juice (or a mix of both).
I do not recommend making a big pitcher of these cran-blackberry Moscow mules. Ginger beer is carbonated and immediately starts losing its bubbly-ness the moment it’s poured. Better choice? Prepare extra fruit and vodka mixture ahead of time that way all you have to do is fill a glass with ice and then fill each glass equally with your premade fruit and vodka mixture and ginger beer.

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If you try making this delicious cocktail, please leave me a comment and let me know! I always love to hear your thoughts.

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