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Spicy, sweet, and delicious, this Frosted Spicy Ginger Moscow Mule is the perfect icy holiday cocktail. Mixed simply with a homemade honey jalapeño ginger syrup, fresh winter grapefruit juice, lime juice, and vodka. Then blended simply with ice and topped off with ginger beer. This drink is both festive and warming, ideal for these cold December nights. Make the single version for yourself. Or make the punch version to serve to family and friends…everyone loves an icy Moscow Mule! It’s that sweet and spicy combo that keeps them coming back for more.
There’s really nothing that excites me more right now than sharing these Christmas drinks with you guys. And just like in years past, I’m having so much fun with these drinks. I really love doing them up because… ’tis the season!
This Moscow Mule is no exception. It’s actually so simple, yet it feels extra special with that spicy jalapeño ginger kick and sugared cranberries on top.
The idea for this drink is a little cheesy, but it was inspired by the snowy North Pole on a super cold winter night. Names for this drink have included the Naughty Elf, Santa’s Spicy Mule, Chris Kringle’s Spicy Mule…and the list went on. Anything revolving around the North Pole. I stuck with a simple name, but kept the idea for a wintery mule.
The details
This cocktail is simple as can be. Start with the spicy honey. Just simmer honey with jalapeños and ginger to infuse the honey with flavor. I don’t usually make a syrup when making a mule, but since we’re blending this up, a syrup made the most sense.
Once you have the syrup, make the drink. Find yourself a blender, grab lots of ice, add everything in, then blend, blend, blend.
Pour into Moscow mule mugs, then top them off with ginger beer. SIMPLE, super festive, and so very GOOD.
For a sweet and festive touch, I love finishing with sugared cranberries, pomegranates, and mint. Completely optional, but they add a nice “sparkle” to each drink. I make mine using maple syrup instead of just sugar. The maple syrup provides a delicious flavor and makes these festive cranberries super easy to make.
I then finish with one of the leftover jalapeño slices from the honey syrup.
This drink takes only minutes to make but always turns out looking so impressive…and extra pretty in a copper mule mug. I cannot wait to make this for my family over Christmas. Aside from margaritas (and a good old fashioned), Moscow mules are a favorite. My family is already looking forward to this one.
Looking for other Christmas drinks? Here are my favorites:
Spicy Pomegranate Ginger Paloma
Lastly, if you make this Frosted Spicy Ginger Moscow Mule, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Frosted Spicy Ginger Moscow Mule Punch
Servings: 8
Calories Per Serving: 293 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
- 1/4-1/3 cup honey, use more or less to taste
- 1-2 jalapeños, sliced
- 6 slices fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup fresh mint
- 2 cups vodka
- 1 1/2 cups grapefruit (about 4 grapefruits) (about 4-6 limes)
- 1 cup lime juice (about 4-6 limes)
- 3-4 cups ice
- 4 (12 ounce) ginger beers, for topping
- pomegranate and sugar cranberries (recipe below) for serving
Instructions
- 1. To make the ginger honey syrup. In a medium pot, bring 1/2 cup water, the honey, jalapeños, and ginger to a boil over high heat. Boil 2-3 minutes, then remove from the heat. Stir in the mint. Let cool, then strain the syrup into a glass jar. This makes enough for 6-8 drinks.2. In a blender, combine the vodka, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and jalapeño ginger syrup. Add the ice and blend until slushy. Pour into Moscow Mule mugs and top off with ginger beer. Garnish with sugared cranberries and mint.
SUGARED CRANBERRIES
- 1. In a medium bowl, stir together 2 cups fresh cranberries with 1/2 cup pure maple syrup. Let sit 10-15 minutes. Strain the cranberries, then add them to a parchment lined baking sheet.2. Toss the cranberries with 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar until all the cranberries are coated. Allow the cranberries to dry, in a single layer, for at least one hour.
Frosted Spicy Ginger Moscow Mule
Servings: 1 drink
Calories Per Serving: 853 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
- 1/4-1/3 cup honey, use more or less to taste
- 1-2 jalapeños, sliced
- 6 slices fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup fresh mint
- 2 ounces vodka
- juice from 1/2 lime juice
- juice from 1/2 of a grapefruit
- 1 cup ice
- 1 ginger beer for topping
- pomegranate and sugared cranberries, for serving
Instructions
- 1. To make the ginger honey syrup. In a medium pot, bring 1/2 cup water, the honey, jalapeños, and ginger to a boil over high heat. Boil 2-3 minutes, then remove from the heat. Stir in the mint. Let cool, then strain the syrup into a glass jar. This makes enough for 6-8 drinks.2. In a blender, combine the vodka, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and 2-3 tablespoons jalapeño ginger syrup. Add the ice and blend until slushy. Pour into Moscow Mule mugs and top off with ginger beer. Garnish with sugared cranberries and mint.
Bonne année 2023 Tieghan! Directement de Montréal (Canada)! Merci pour cette délicieuse recette de cocktail. Ce fut mon cocktail du jour de l’an et tout le monde a adoré! Un grand merci!
Hi Line,
Bonne année ! 🎆🎈 J’apprécie que vous ayez fait cette recette et votre commentaire ! Je suis tellement content d’entendre que ça a été apprécié! xx
Where did these mugs come from? Love the handles!
Hey Barbara,
Here is the link for the mugs:
https://rstyle.me/+R38u7Ea_NOx_LKkv2GdvJw
Please let me know if you have any other questions! xT
where did you get these moscow mules cups? 🙂
Hi Abby,
Here is the link for the mugs:
https://rstyle.me/+R38u7Ea_NOx_LKkv2GdvJw
Please let me know if you have any other questions! xT
Gah I really messed this one up! I used ground ginger instead of fresh and it ended up just being a SUPER spicy brown ugly mess. So just a warning to everyone—don’t substitute on this recipe and I am sure it will be delicious! It def would’ve had good flavor if I didn’t sub! Thanks for all your creative drinks, Tieghan!! I don’t know how you come up with all this!!
Hey Kari,
So sorry to hear about the ginger, thanks for giving the recipe a try! xTieghan
Can this be made without making it as a slushy?
Hey there,
You bet! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you give it a try, cheers! xTieghan
How long do the sugared cranberries last after you make them and do they need to be stored in the refrigerator?
Hi Jessica,
They will be good for a few days in the fridge. Please let me know if you give the recipe a try, cheers! xTieghan
Just made this and it’s A-MA-ZING! Merry Christmas to me.
Hey Jennifer,
Thank you so very much for giving this recipe a try, I love to hear that it was enjoyed! Happy Holidays!??
Can I add the ice after everything so it doesn’t water down? Or is it supposed to be watered down a bit?
Hi Steven,
So sorry, I am not quite sure what you mean. This is a blended drink, are you wanting to skip the blending? Let me know how I can help! xTieghan
Made this cocktail for a little holiday gathering I hosted and everyone loved it! The flavours were on point! Will definitely make it again 🙂
Hi Charlotte,
Thanks so much for trying this recipe out, I am thrilled to hear that it was enjoyed. Happy Holidays! xTieghan