Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup non-alcoholic ginger beer (chilled)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cranberry juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- Fresh cranberries (for garnish)
- 1 sprig of fresh rosemary
- 1 lime wedge
- Crushed ice
Instructions
- Fill a copper mug or a highball glass to the brim with crushed ice. Crushed ice is traditional for Moscow Mules because it keeps the drink incredibly cold and creates that iconic frosty exterior on the copper. If you don’t have crushed ice, simply pulse regular ice cubes in a blender for a few seconds.
- Pour the unsweetened cranberry juice and the fresh lime juice directly over the ice. Use a long bar spoon to stir the juices together briefly. Using unsweetened juice allows you to control the sweetness, as the ginger beer will provide plenty of sugar to balance the tartness.
- Slowly pour the chilled ginger beer into the mug until it reaches the top. Give it one gentle stir to incorporate the ingredients without losing the carbonation. Drop in a few fresh cranberries, tuck in a rosemary sprig for a piney aroma, and slide a lime wedge onto the rim. Serve immediately while bubbly.
- Cook Time: 5 minutes