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Cranberry Mule cocktail in a copper mug, garnished with cranberries and rosemary

Cranberry Mule recipe

BuiltCopper mugCubed ice8% ABV

The Cranberry Mule is a built vodka cocktail, made with vodka, cranberry juice, lime juice and more, served in a copper mug over ice. It is citrusy and sparkling.

Strength: about 8.2% ABV in the glass, roughly 14 g of alcohol and about 170 calories per drink (an estimate; brands, sugar and dilution vary).

Cranberry Mule ingredients

Vodka45 ml (1½ oz)
Cranberry juice45 ml (1½ oz)
Lime juice15 ml (½ oz)
Ginger beertop up, about 90 ml

Measures for one serve. Open the drink in Bar Bible to scale it to a batch or switch to ounces.

How to make a Cranberry Mule

  1. Fill a copper mug with ice.
  2. Pour the ingredients in order, topping last.
  3. Lift once gently with a barspoon.
  4. Garnish with cranberries and rosemary.
Glass
Copper mug
Ice
Cubed
Garnish
Cranberries and rosemary
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Cranberry Mule: quick answers

How strong is a Cranberry Mule?
About 8.2% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 14 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
How many calories are in a Cranberry Mule?
About 170 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the sweet and fresh ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
What glass is a Cranberry Mule served in?
A copper mug, over ice cubes.
How many ingredients does a Cranberry Mule have?
4 in total: vodka, cranberry juice, lime juice and ginger beer.
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