Cranberry is a perfect addition to the traditional Moscow Mule. You'll want to serve these easy Cranberry Moscow Mules at every party this fall and winter!
Before I get to the Cranberry Moscow Mule recipe, a little bit of a life update. Sometimes, I write about my job. And it bums me out that most of the time when I write about it, I'm griping!
"This is super delicious and easy. It's a big hit at parties!" - Vera, Pinterest User, Cranberry Moscow Mule recipe review
Because my job truly rocks, I just occasionally get bummed out by the behaviors of others. The industry I’m in is old school, no doubt. It’s a boy’s club. I’ve fared reasonably well, probably because I’m not easily offended. But sometimes, a few perfectly timed comments by another can really get me down.
It seems like every time I’m already a bit burnt out, I encounter “noisy guy” in my work. You know, that guy who meets you and within a minute has you totally figured out. The guy that makes you doubt yourself with just a few sentences (for the record, noisy guys are both male and female, this particular one just happened to be male).
"This is super delicious and easy. It's a big hit at parties!" - Vera, Pinterest User, Cranberry Moscow Mule recipe review
This week’s “noisy guy” proudly boasted that he had only changed two diapers in the raising of his three children, and wondered out loud how my husband tolerated me being gone overnight for work. And that he would have left his wife if she "tried that on him." And, more things that are better left out. He said these things in front of a large group of my peers, who, to their credit, were all pretty unhappy with him. There's so much to say in response to him, but I think you all can read between the lines here.
"Thanksgiving was so great thanks to these!" - Asia, Pinterest User, Cranberry Moscow Mule review
I don’t want to rant, but I’ve committed to be honest on this blog and share what’s happening in my life, even when it's not Pinterest pretty. Being a young female in the trash industry, this happens quite a bit. People can be a bit trashy themselves, if you will (SORRY HAD TO!)
Occasionally, I state facts such as “I love my job," "I really like to work," or "my family needs my income," but those statements never really feel good enough. I generally take the high road and get away from them quickly. But, noisy guy usually gets in my head for a few days, and does some damage.
When I am frustrated like I was earlier this week, I make some of my best food. My mind almost retreats into itself, and I just cook. I usually don’t search for recipes, I just do it. I look in the fridge, and the freezer, and get to work.
"Made these for Christmas Day. Big hit and looked so pretty." -Erica, Pinterest User, Cranberry Moscow Mule recipe review
Cooking is total therapy for me! This particular bout of frustration resulted in a few recipes that I’m very proud of, but this was the first that I made that day. A little liquid therapy always helps too, ya know? This is where the Cranberry Moscow Mules come in.
I’ve experimented with Moscow Mules on the blog here before, with this awesome Cherry Limeade Moscow Mule recipe earlier this year. But, it’s fall, and the holidays feel very near, so I wanted to update my beloved Mule for the season.
The cranberry flavors pair perfectly with the traditional ginger beer and lime components of this drink, and would make an EXCELLENT addition to your Thanksgiving menu.
Let me know if you plan to make this Cranberry Moscow Mule cocktail for your friends and family this Thanksgiving! Y
ou might also like my Cranberry Mimosa, or this awesome Raspberry Moscow Mule! And if you have any tips (other than cooking and drinking) to cope with the "noisy guys" in your life, I'd love to hear that, too.
This super easy cranberry moscow mule is the perfect fall drink. Lime, ginger beer, cranberry juice and festive garnish Cranberry Moscow Mules
Ingredients
Instructions
- Citrus Bourbon Slush
- Cherry Limeade Moscow Mules
- Pineapple Moscow Mules
- Strawberry Moscow Mules
- Easy Summer Beer with 7UP®
- Old Fashioned Cocktail - Wisconsin Style
- Cranberry Mimosa with Orange
- Crockpot Mulled Wine
- Caramel Apple Sangria
Derek says
I love this drink! I think we all have that "noisy guy" at work with verbal diarrhea! lol
Michelle says
Thanks Derek! You're right, they exist everywhere. In the trash industry, they exist in DROVES! It's bananas.
Christine | Mid-Life Croissant says
I love this drink as much as I don't love noisy guys. Looks great, Michelle.
Michelle says
You're the greatest. Thanks, Christine. 🙂
Maris (In Good Taste) says
Those are horrible things to say! I'm glad you have your side passion to keep you going -- I am lucky in that I actually DO love my job, though in the past, at prior jobs, I've felt the exact same way you do.
Michelle says
Thanks Maris. My job (and coworkers) are great, but sometimes the people I interact with in the industry are detestable. You're so right though, my side passion helps me channel and remove all that negative energy!
Megan {Country Cleaver} says
How sippable!!
Michelle says
I wholeheartedly agree! Thanks Megan!
Sylvie says
Such a festive drink!
Michelle says
Thanks Sylvie!
Des @ Life's Ambrosia says
Well that guy sounds like no fun at all. Sorry you had to put up with that! But at least it helped you make this drink because it looks fabulous!
Gerry @ Foodness Gracious says
Serious yummz for this recipe!!
Michelle says
Thank you Gerry! 🙂
Cookin Canuck says
Oh my goodness, I don't know how you kept your cool with that guy. What a buffoon! Dealing with someone like him sounds like a reason to come home and drink one of these gorgeous mules! 🙂
Michelle says
Unfortunately, I deal with buffoons like him pretty often in my industry. Practice makes perfect. 🙂
Terry Shockley says
I love any kind of mule -- and just for the record, my mom always told me to remember "illegitimis non carborundum" and in my head it helps sometimes when being around people who are jerks. My other thought is to just feel sorry for them because they don't know any better and think about all the people who love you and think you rock.
Michelle says
Your Mom is my kinda lady. That's great! I'm an extreme example of an empath, so even if I can rationalize away how "wrong" the person is, I feel the negativity very deeply in my gut! Hard to shake off, but your Mom's words might help in the future. 😉
Suzanne says
This looks so good! I love how simple the ingredients are and how quickly it could be made at a party!
Vanessa says
Thanks for sharing! It is so pretty too! How far ahead of time can I mix them?
Michelle says
Thanks so much! I think you'd be safe to mix them up to a day in advance and refrigerate, since there aren't any carbonated ingredients! 🙂 Good luck!