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Blackberry Cranberry Moscow Mule Recipe

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December 10, 2019
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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!

Two highball glasses filled with ginger beer, vodka, and fresh blackberries and raspberries.

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.

glasses of Moscow mules

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.

Blackberry Cranberry Moscow Mules garnished with fresh mint and lime wedges.

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!

Two highball glasses filled with ginger beer, vodka, and fresh blackberries and raspberries.

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. 

Blackberry Cranberry Moscow Mules garnished with fresh mint and lime wedges.

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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.

Two highball glasses filled with ginger beer, vodka, and fresh blackberries and raspberries.

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Two highball glasses filled with ginger beer, vodka, and fresh blackberries and raspberries.

Blackberry Cranberry Moscow Mule

4.84 from 6 votes
Chef: Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked SpoonJessica Randhawa
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!
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 10 mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 2 cocktails
Calories 236 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • ½ cup blackberries - plus more to garnish
  • ½ cup fresh cranberries - plus more to garnish
  • 1 teaspoon honey - optional
  • 4 fluid ounces vodka
  • 12 fluid ounces ginger beer
  • ice
  • 1 lime - sliced
  • mint - to garnish
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Instructions
 

  • Place the blackberries, cranberries, honey, and vodka in a glass jar or container and muddle until mashed together. Set aside.
  • Fill two highball (or Moscow Mule) glasses with ice and fill approximately half-way with ginger beer.
  • Carefully spoon your fruit and vodka mixture into the glass until the glass is full.
  • Garnish with sliced limes, cranberries, blackberries, and mint. Cheers!

Jessica's Notes

  • 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. 
Originally published December 29, 2017

Nutritional Information

Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 113mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 75IU | Vitamin C: 20.6mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 0.7mg

(Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and specific brands of ingredients used.)

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About Jessica

Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked Spoon

Jessica Randhawa is the head chef, photographer, and recipe developer of The Forked Spoon. Jessica fell in love with cooking while traveling through Asia and Europe, where she discovered her passion for good food and new adventures. Her recipes have been featured on Yahoo, MSN, USA Today, FeedFeed, and many more. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California.

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About Jessica Randhawa

Jessica Randhawa is the head chef, photographer, and recipe developer of The Forked Spoon. Jessica fell in love with cooking while traveling through Asia and Europe, where she discovered her passion for good food and new adventures. Her recipes have been featured on Yahoo, MSN, USA Today, FeedFeed, and many more. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California.

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