Cranberry Mule
A festive twist on the classic Moscow Mule, the Cranberry Mule adds the flavor of tart cranberries, herby thyme and a splash of orange for the perfect holiday cocktail.
Servings 1 drink
Calories 210kcal
Ingredients
Thyme Syrup
- 10 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
Cranberry Mule
- ¼-½ ounce thyme syrup
- 2 ounces orange vodka
- ¾ ounces lime juice freshly squeezed
- 2 ounces unsweetened cranberry juice
- 3-4 ounces ginger beer
- 1 slice lime for garnish
- 3-4 whole cranberries for garnish
- 3-4 sprigs thyme for garnish
Instructions
Thyme Syrup
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine thyme, sugar, water. Stir until sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Do not let boil.10 sprigs fresh thyme, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup water
- Remove from heat. Let rest for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Discard the thyme, or leave in longer for a stronger flavor.
- Let cool completely. Store in a mason jar for up to 2 weeks.
Cranberry Mule
- Fill a copper mug or rocks glass with ice.
- Add thyme syrup, orange vodka, lime juice and cranberry juice. (If using a fresh lime, drop in the spent shell for more zesty flavor.)¼-½ ounce thyme syrup, 2 ounces orange vodka, ¾ ounces lime juice, 2 ounces unsweetened cranberry juice
- Top with ginger beer. Garnish with a slice of lime, fresh cranberries and thyme sprigs.3-4 ounces ginger beer, 1 slice lime, 3-4 whole cranberries, 3-4 sprigs thyme
Notes
Just before dropping it into your syrup infusion, hold the fresh thyme in one palm and clap your other hand on top of it a few times — what bartenders call “spanking” it (yes, laugh!). This releases essential oils and fragrances from the leaves for a more aromatic syrup.
If you don't have orange vodka, use regular vodka and add a dash of orange bitters. Lemon vodka would also be delicious in this cocktail!
Nutrition
Serving: 8ounces | Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 74mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 36IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg
