Holiday Moscow Mule

I tweaked the original Moscow Mule drink so it became a festive cocktail on Christmas and everyone loved them. We will definitely make them again. I always like to make one special cocktail drink, along with the usual beer, wine and sodas. I made simple syrup infused with rosemary, then used rosemary as a garnish. I also made some sugar-coated cranberries for an additional garnish to give it that festive look. (roll damp cranberries in sugar and stick on a toothpick) We had my brother and his family over for Christmas dinner, along with my sister and her husband, and my nephew and his family. Nick is here from Japan and Lauren was here with her boyfriend, Ari, for a total of 15 people for Christmas dinner this year. Our Holiday Moscow Mules started the party off on the right foot and soon everyone was in a very festive mood. Try them, you'll like them.

Makes 1 drink

1. Fill copper Moscow Mule mug with crushed ice.

2. Add 1-1/2 oz. vodka

3. Add 1/2 oz. cranberry juice cocktail

4. Add 1/2 oz. simple syrup (make 1 cup sugar dissolved in 1 cup water. Heat until dissolved)

5. Fill mug with ginger beer.

6. Stir and garnish, as desired.

*Note: a regular Moscow Mule is made with 1/2 oz lime juice, 1-1/2 oz. vodka and ginger beer.

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