Cranberry Moscow Mule

This Cranberry Moscow Mule cocktail combines the tartness of cranberry with the spicy sweetness of a homemade cinnamon simple syrup to create the perfect holiday cocktail. 

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Ingredients

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Cocktail: 2 oz vodka 2 oz cranberry juice (we use unsweetened) 1/2 oz freshly squeezed lime juice 1/2 oz cinnamon simple syrup (recipe below) 2-3 oz ginger beer to top off Cinnamon simple syrup: 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup water 1 cinnamon stick

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Make cinnamon syrup

Stir together sugar and water, then add a cinnamon stick and bring to a boil for 4-5 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the simple syrup sit for 30 minutes, then remove the cinnamon stick.

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Mix cocktail

In a cocktail shaker half filled with ice, add vodka, cranberry juice, lime juice, and cinnamon simple syrup. Shake well and pour into a glass/copper mug, then top with 2-3 oz of ginger beer.

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Tips

Make ahead for a party: You can make the simple syrup and the base of the cocktail mixture (everything except the ginger beer) ahead of time. When ready to serve, stir/whisk well, pour into each glass and top off with ginger beer. How to store simple syrup: store leftover cinnamon simple syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. It's delicious in this cranberry orange whiskey cocktail or this hot apple cider cocktail!

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Enjoy!