Mistletoe Mule

The Mistletoe Mule has a tart, citrusy, spicy, refreshing, festive flavor profile. A festive holiday twist on the classic Moscow Mule, featuring vodka, cranberry juice, and fresh lime with warming spices. Topped with ginger beer and garnished with sugared cranberries and rosemary for a magical winter presentation.

A Mistletoe Mule requires 8 ingredients: Vodka, Fresh Lime Juice, Cranberry Juice, Simple Syrup, Ginger Beer, Fresh cranberries, Fresh rosemary sprig, Lime wheel.

A Mistletoe Mule takes about 5 minutes to prepare and is considered easy difficulty.

A Mistletoe Mule is traditionally served in a copper mug, garnished with sugared cranberries, fresh rosemary sprig, lime wheel.

Yes, you can make a mocktail version of the Mistletoe Mule by substituting the spirits with non-alcoholic alternatives such as seedlip, non-alcoholic distilled spirits, or flavored syrups and juices that mimic the original flavor profile.

The Mistletoe Mule is a modern creation that emerged in the early 2010s as bartenders began crafting seasonal variations of the Moscow Mule, capitalizing on its resurgent popularity. The original Moscow Mule, invented in the 1940s by John G. Martin and Jack Morgan, became the perfect canvas for holiday innovation. Craft cocktail enthusiasts and home bartenders alike began experimenting with cranberry juice as a natural holiday ingredient, drawn to both its festive color and its ability to complement the mule's ginger beer foundation. The addition of rosemary as a garnish reflects the modern cocktail movement's emphasis on aromatics and visual appeal. Named for the romantic holiday tradition of mistletoe, this cocktail embodies the warmth and togetherness of the season. Its popularity has grown through social media, where its photogenic ruby hue and elegant garnish make it a holiday party favorite from coast to coast.