The Russian Reindeer
A holiday twist on a Moscow mule
Course:
Beverage, Cocktail, Drinks
Cuisine:
American, Bar, Cocktail, Russian
Keyword:
Alcohol, Beverage, Cocktail, Moscow Mule
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 16 fl. oz. Ginger Beer
- 16 fl. oz. Cranberry Juice
- 8 fl. oz. Vodka
- 8 fl. oz. Lime Juice
- 1 tsp Chinese Five Spice See recipe below, store bought will work in a pinch
- 4 Lime wheels Optional for garnish
- 12 Fresh Cranberries Optional for garnish. Recipe below.
Instructions
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Combine the ginger beer, cranberry juice, and Chinese five spice in a saucepot, place over medium heat and bring to a simmer.
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Add 2 ounces of vodka and 2 ounces of lime juice to each mug and stir.
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Fill the remainder of the mug with the warm cranberry and ginger beer mixture. Garnish with whole cranberries and a lime wheel if desired and serve immediately.