Thanksgiving Mule

Two copper mugs filled with a cocktail garnished with ice, a rosemary sprig, and dehydrated citrus slices.

This spiced Moscow mule with ginger beer, cranberry juice, apple cider and spiced rum, tastes like Thanksgiving and fall in a glass (er, copper mug).

Course Cocktail

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings drink

Calories 196kcal

Ingredients

2 ounces spiced rum
¾ ounce lime juice fresh-squeezed from about 1 lime
1 ounce cranberry juice unsweetened
1 ounce apple cider
ice for shaking and serving
3 ounces ginger beer
2 to 3 fresh or frozen cranberries for garnish (optional)
2 to 3 slices dehydrated citrus for garnish (optional)
1 slice dried apple for garnish (optional)
1 sprig fresh rosemary for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the spiced rum, lime juice, cranberry juice and apple cider. Shake until well chilled.
2 ounces spiced rum, ¾ ounce lime juice, 1 ounce cranberry juice, ice, 1 ounce apple cider
Fill a copper mule mug or old-fashioned glass with ice. Strain the cocktail into the glass.
ice
Top with the ginger beer. Garnish with slices of dehydrated citrus and apple, plus cranberries and a rosemary sprig. Serve immediately.
3 ounces ginger beer, 2 to 3 fresh or frozen cranberries, 2 to 3 slices dehydrated citrus, 1 sprig fresh rosemary, 1 slice dried apple

Notes

Make a pitcher: Multiply the spiced rum, lime juice, cranberry juice and apple cider by the number of servings and stir together in a pitcher. Refrigerate for up to 24 hours, then pour over ice and top each glass with ginger beer just before serving so it stays fizzy.

Skipping the spiced rum? Use 2 ounces of vodka or silver rum, and add ½ to 1 ounces of spiced maple syrup per drink.

Cranberry juice tip: Use unsweetened cranberry juice. The apple cider and ginger beer already add plenty of sweetness, so 100% juice keeps the drink balanced.

Spirit swaps: Vodka, bourbon, whiskey, tequila or plain rum all work in place of the spiced rum. With plain rum or vodka, add ½ to 1 ounce of spiced maple syrup for the warm spice flavor.

Garnish tip: Gently clap the rosemary sprig between your hands before adding it to the glass to release its aroma.

Nutrition

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