Yule Mule

The most popular "holiday mule cocktail," also known as a Christmas Moscow Mule or Yule Mule, is a festive variation of the classic drink featuring cranberry juice and seasonal garnishes. It offers a perfect balance of sweet, tart, and spicy flavors. 

Classic Holiday Mule Recipe

This recipe makes one cocktail and uses a traditional Moscow Mule copper mug, which helps keep the drink cold. 

Ingredients: 

• 2 oz vodka
• 2 oz cranberry juice (unsweetened for a tarter flavor, or cranberry juice cocktail for sweeter)
½ oz fresh lime juice
4-6 oz ginger beer
Ice cubes
Garnish: Fresh cranberries and a rosemary sprig (mimics a pine branch) 

Instructions:

1. Fill a copper mug or glass with ice cubes.
2. Pour in the vodka, cranberry juice, and fresh lime juice.
3. Top the mixture with ginger beer and gently stir to combine the ingredients.
4. Garnish with a sprig of fresh rosemary and a few frozen or fresh cranberries before serving. 

Variations and Tips

• Make it a Mocktail: Simply omit the vodka for a delicious non-alcoholic drink that still has a festive kick from the ginger beer.
• Add Spice: Incorporate a few drops of bitters or a splash of ginger liqueur for a deeper flavor profile.
• Alternative Spirits: While vodka is traditional, gin can also be used for an herbal twist that pairs well with the holiday spices.
• Batch for Parties: Mix the vodka, cranberry juice, and lime juice in a pitcher ahead of time. When ready to serve, guests can pour the mixture over ice in individual mugs and top with fresh, cold ginger beer to maintain fizz.
• Garnish Options: Other festive garnishes include a cinnamon stick, orange slices, or candy canes. 

Winter Sangria

 

WINTER SANGRIA 2 (750-ml) bottles of Dry red wine 1 cup Cranberries (thawed if frozen) 1 cup Orange liqueur 1/2 cup Aperol 2 oranges, thinly sliced and quartered 2 apples, cut into 1-inch pieces   In a large pitcher or punch bowl, combine the wine, cranberries, orange liqueur, Aperol, oranges, and apples. Refrigerate the sangria for 2 to 6 hours before serving.

Ginger Apple Cider Martini (tried - awful!)

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• 2 oz Bootlegger Vodka 
• 3 oz Fresh Apple Cider
• 2 Tbsp Fresh Lime Juice
• 1 tsp Fresh Grated Ginger (more to taste)
  
  Shaken over ice and strained. Garnished with a slice of honey crisp apple.

Mojito pitchers

1 1/2 cup simple syrup
1 cup vodka
1/4 cup lime juice
1 cup club soda
sprigs of ming