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Valentine’s Moscow Mule Cocktail Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 cocktail
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Valentine’s Moscow Mule is a festive and refreshing twist on the classic cocktail, combining the zesty brightness of fresh lime juice with the spicy kick of ginger beer and a splash of vibrant cranberry or raspberry juice. Perfect for Valentine’s Day celebrations, this cocktail is both visually stunning and deliciously bubbly. A non-alcoholic mocktail version is also provided, making it an inclusive drink option for all guests.

Ingredients

Cocktail Version

  • 2 oz vodka
  • ½ cup ginger beer
  • 1 oz cranberry juice or raspberry juice
  • ½ oz fresh lime juice
  • Ice cubes

Garnish (optional)

  • Fresh raspberries
  • Lime slices
  • Rosemary sprig
  • Heart-shaped ice cubes

Mocktail Version (No Alcohol)

  • Sparkling water or lemon-lime soda (as a replacement for vodka)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Glass: Fill a copper mug or glass with ice cubes to chill the drink properly and keep it cold throughout consumption.
  2. Add Alcohol and Lime: Pour in 2 oz of vodka followed by ½ oz of fresh lime juice, balancing the drink’s tartness and spirit.
  3. Add Fruit Juice: Pour 1 oz of cranberry juice or raspberry juice into the mug, providing a lovely pink hue and a fruity note.
  4. Top with Ginger Beer: Add ½ cup of ginger beer to bring a spicy effervescence and bubbly texture to the cocktail.
  5. Mix: Stir the mixture gently to combine all the flavors evenly without losing carbonation.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Add fresh raspberries, lime slices, rosemary sprig, or heart-shaped ice cubes as garnish for a festive Valentine’s presentation and serve immediately.
  7. Mocktail Variation: Substitute vodka with sparkling water or lemon-lime soda and follow the same steps for a delightful non-alcoholic drink with all the festive flavors.

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of cranberry or raspberry juice to achieve a deeper pink color if desired.
  • Use diet ginger beer to reduce sugar content.
  • Chill all ingredients beforehand for the best flavor and coldest serving temperature.
  • Copper mugs are ideal for maintaining the drink’s cold temperature, but regular glasses are also perfectly fine.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Drink · Cocktail
  • Method: Mixed
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://sarasplate.com/valentines-moscow-mule-cocktail-recipe/