Confession time: I don't like cranberries... But I love cranberry beverages! Cranberry juice, cranberry mimosas, cranberry Moscow mules, cranberry margaritas – all delicious! So what would make them each even MORE delicious and MORE holiday-festive? Combining two of these delightful drinks, of course! Introducing: the Cranberry Moscow Mule Margarita.
Cranberry Moscow Mule Margaritas
As you know from the last Mixology Monday, I'm a huge fan of Moscow Mules. I love the combo of ginger beer with vodka.
That said, I also love margaritas, so why not make a mule cocktail with tequila instead of vodka?
The Hornitos 100% pure agave Añejo tequila is an ideal tequila to use in this cocktail recipe. It's aged for one to three years in American oak barrels and has the deepest, richest, almost toasted vanilla flavor of all tequilas I've tasted so far.
I also love that it's a little unexpected. A margarita-inspired cocktail during the cold winter holidays and not just for summer sipping? Heck yes!
The orange, cranberry, and cinnamon simple syrup add a festive flavor to this Mule-Rita. You'll notice I didn't give you exact measurements for the ginger beer. That's because you should put in as much as you want. Really. I love ginger beer, so I filled my glass almost to the top. If you want more of the true tequila taste, then add less ginger beer and/or less simple syrup.
Make these at your upcoming holiday soiree and spice up the conversation. These Cranberry Moscow Mule Margaritas will definitely help you have #NotJustAnyHoliday!
Cheers, adventurous friends! 
Cranberry Moscow Mule Margaritas
Ingredients
- Cranberry Orange Simple Syrup
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 cup cranberries
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
Cranberry Mule-ritas
- 3 ounces Cranberry Orange Simple Syrup
- 2 ounces Hornitos Añejo tequila
- ginger beer non-alcoholic
- lime juice
- ice
Instructions
- In a medium pot over medium heat, combine orange juice, cranberries, sugar, and cinnamon stick and bring to a boil. Lower heat to medium and heat for a couple of minutes. Remove from heat. Strain liquid into a measuring cup with pouring spout or a small bowl.
- Prepare two glasses. Pour about 3 ounces of the cranberry orange simple syrup and tequila over ice in each glass.
- Add ginger beer until the glass is almost full.
- Squeeze lime juice
Nutrition
Nutrition information is a general estimate. Actual nutrition details may vary depending on the exact foods & brands you use to make this recipe. It does not take into account any substitutions, toppings, or optional ingredients.
Thanks to Hornitos Tequila for sponsoring social media promotions of this post. I was not required to write an accompanying blog post or create a recipe, but I did because it really is a fabulous tequila and I was so excited to use it to create a deliciously different holiday cocktail! All opinions, photos, recipes are, as always, my own.
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Erin @ Platings and Pairings says
What a great idea Marlynn! I was trying to come up with a tequila/cranberry drink combo yesterday - And you created the perfect one! Thanks!
Cait says
YUM! These look so tasty + festive!
Danielle Greco says
I think I want to make these at our christmas party!! We always only have wine... which I love lol. But it'd be so fun to mix it up and have a festive drink! These are adorable with the cranderry in it.
Danielle Greco- AccordingtoD.com
Raz says
this looks good! I don't really do alcohol but I will definitely serve this to my friends who loves cocktail drinks.
Pech says
I love how holiday and festive this looks with the cranberries as garnish in the cocktail! I'm not a fan of cranberry either, but I'll have it in non-berry form (aka not a whole berry) at Thanksgiving and definitely on beverage form - adding alcohol only makes liquid form more appealing for all season!
kristen says
oh my gosh, yum. i am with you, i am not a huge fan of cranberries in food, but i can totally get on board with cranberry cocktails!
Melissa says
These drinks look amazing! And the cranberries add the perfect pop of color. Very festive.
--Melissa
melissamchee.com
Erica@ Everyday Erica says
I love a festive cocktail - this looks great!
Meredith {MarthaChartreuse} says
This would make such a lovely and festive punch for a big party!
Faye says
These look DELICIOUS!! I am almost 9 months pregnant and CRAVING margaritas this entire pregnancy. I have bookmarked this to try as soon as I deliver - can't wait!
Christie says
I love making cocktails. The idea of a cranberry simple syrup is fantastic. Cannot wait to give this a try.
Ali says
Inspired! What a fun holiday cocktail!
Esther @ The Cuteness says
I could so go for a cocktail this time of year! If I wasnt 29 weeks pregnant, I'd totally make this :)
Marye says
This sounds so delicious! I definitely want to try it!
Donna says
I'm always looking for something different and unexpected to serve at my holiday parties, and this recipe is perfect! Thanks!
Rachael R says
Yum! This cocktail looks and sounds great and I think I will be trying it out come Christmas time!