Cranberry Gin Mule Cocktail Recipe - Tasting Table

"Every holiday needs a festive drink, and even better yet when it's a fun riff off of a classic. The Moscow Mule, which is typically made with vodka, lime, and ginger beer, gets a holiday-themed makeover with tart cranberry, botanical gin, and a touch of spiced bitters. Still the same crisp and effervescent cocktail you know and love, the drink is topped with fizzy ginger beer for a taste that is bold, sweet, and herbal all at once."

"Developed with Michelle McGlinn, this cranberry gin mule cocktail recipe provides a refreshing way to celebrate the holidays. Made all in one glass (or Moscow Mule-approved mug), this gin mule is also an easy drink that can be made in mere minutes with just a few simple ingredients. A great drink for gin-lovers who are looking for something a little more bubbly than a classic martini, this gin-forward mule emphasizes the flavor of juniper and citrus behind a bold blanket of ginger and cranberry."

"Almost any gin would work in such a fruity, flavorful cocktail, but a few gins would stand out or complement the strong flavors best. A London dry, one of the most common types of gin, would blend smoothly into the drink, and is recommended for those who are casual gin drinkers. For something with more character, choose a contemporary or New Western gin, which is likely to have strong flavor profiles based on the region."

A cranberry gin mule transforms the Moscow Mule by replacing vodka with botanical gin and adding tart cranberry and spiced bitters. The cocktail remains crisp and effervescent, finished with fizzy ginger beer for bold, sweet, and herbal flavors. The drink highlights gin's juniper and citrus notes and can be made quickly in one glass or a Moscow Mule mug using just a few ingredients. London dry gin provides smooth, familiar flavor while contemporary or New Western gins add distinctive regional botanicals; citrus-forward gins like Roku brighten the cocktail. The mule works for individual servings or crowds during holiday hosting.

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