This Cherry Moscow Mule Recipe is such a delicious fruity twist on the classic. Made with easy-to-find ingredients, this will be your new favorite variation!
Moscow mules are such a hot drink right now, showing up at bars and homes everywhere. And there’s a great reason, they are totally delicious! They come together with just a few ingredients, which makes it really easy to make lots of great spin-offs at home! This cherry mule is easy to make, visually stunning, and a hit at any party. Whether you’re hosting friends or simply enjoying a relaxing evening, this Cherry Moscow Mule will elevate your cocktail game to new heights.
Cherry Moscow Mule Ingredients
A Moscow mule is a combination of just a few ingredients! For the full recipe including all measurements, see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Vodka: Use a good quality vodka that you enjoy the flavor of. Our favorite vodka for Moscow mules is Titos.
- Ginger beer: A must-have for any Moscow Mule, ginger beer adds a spicy, robust kick that complements the lime and cherry flavors. See more on your options below.
- Lime juice: Freshly squeezed lime juice adds a zesty tang that balances the sweetness of the grenadine and enhances the overall flavor profile. It’s essential for that classic Moscow Mule tartness.
- Grenadine: The bright red pomegranate-flavored syrup adds the “cherry” flavor to this Moscow mule recipe.
How to Make a Cherry Moscow Mule
Here is a brief overview of how this cherry mule comes together. Be sure to scroll to the recipe card below for the full recipe.
- Start with lots of ice. Fill your copper mug or glass with lots of ice.
- Combine ingredients. Add the vodka, lime juice, and grenadine to the mug.
- Top with ginger beer. Gently stir and garnish with a cherry and lime wedge. Enjoy!
Recipe Variation
For an extra cherry punch, swap the plain vodka for cherry-flavored vodka. If you make this switch, you may want to reduce or eliminate the grenadine all together depending on how sweet you like your cocktails.
Ginger Beer for Moscow Mules
People will argue about the best ginger beer for a Moscow mule, and you have a few options that will work well. Crabbies is delicious and generally easy to find, though we have a local loyalty to Sprecher Hard Ginger Beer, which is pictured here. Both of those options contain alcohol.
If you find that alcoholic ginger beer makes it too strong for you, or if you like your drinks a little sweeter, you might want to try replacing it with ginger ale. It is delicious, easy to find, and makes for a slightly less strong cocktail.
Moscow Mule Mugs
Moscow mules are known for being served in copper mugs like you see in the photos. Not only does the copper metal keep the drink nice and cool, but the cool temperature of the drink makes the mug itself cold.
Plus, they look pretty cool. While it isn’t a requirement to serve your cherry Moscow mule in a copper mug, we definitely prefer ours that way. You can find the pictured mugs below.
Copper Mugs
Other Moscow Mule Variations
If you make this cherry Moscow mule recipe or any of our other cocktail recipes, let us know what you think by leaving a comment below!
Cherry Moscow Mule
Ingredients
- 16 ounces ginger beer (see notes in the post about ginger beer)
- 8 ounces vodka
- 6 ounces grenadine
- 4 ounces lime juice (approximately two limes)
Instructions
- Fill a copper mug with ice.
- Pour in the vodka, grenadine, and lime juice.
- Top with the ginger beer.
- Gently stir.
- Garnish with a lime wedge and a cherry.
- Drink and enjoy!
TidyMom says
oooh, I need to try this!!
I hope you love it Cheryl!
Lisa says
I LOVE mules, but the ginger beer is so heavy in calories! Has anyone ever seen a low cal or diet version?
You could try it diet ginger ale! I’ve subbed it out before and it is pretty delicious!