2oz.unsweetened cranberry juice -do NOT use cranberry cocktail
3oz.ginger beer
1 1/2oz.spiced rum
Ice, for serving
Instructions
Make the Sugared Cranberries (Optional)
Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place a wire cooling rack on top of the lined baking sheet, and set aside.
In a large bowl, measure in the simple syrup.
Toss the cranberries in the simple syrup, removing them with a slotted spoon, then place on the wire cooking rack.
Refrigerate for 30 minutes, or until the berries are sticky.
When the berries are sticky, measure the sugar into a large bowl.
Toss the cranberries in the sugar until coated, then transfer back to the wire cooling rack.
Coat all the cranberries, then refrigerate for an additional hour before using.
Make the Cranberry Mules
Place a handful of ice in a copper mug.
Combine the cranberry juice, ginger beer, rum and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker.
Shake until combined, then pour over ice.
Serve with sugared cranberries as garnish, and enjoy immediately.
Note:
The prep time includes the total making of the sugared cranberries. The drink takes only a few minutes to make when all is said and done.
Large Batch Mules in a Pitcher!
In a large (at least 2 1/2 quarts) glass pitcher, combine the following: 16 oz. unsweetened cranberry juice (do NOT use cranberry cocktail 24 oz. ginger beer 12 oz. spiced rum 8 oz. simple syrupStir with a long cocktail spoon or a wooden spoon if you don't have a spoon long enough. Add ice and/or frozen cranberries to keep it cool, and serve.