Winter Spiced Moscow Mule

A fun and festive holiday spin on a Moscow Mule – perfect for New Years Eve! This healthier version uses ginger kombucha instead of ginger beer.

holiday / cocktail

Hello from Holiday Vacation-land… aka, my parents house where Jack and I have been spending the week. We flew in just in time to have a white Christmas before the snow melted. Other than spending time with family, we’ve been spending time in the house because we’re really not winter people. I binge-watched Shirley Temple movies; Jack fixed my parents computer. We’ve been eating my mom’s Christmas cookies, and I’ve been working on a few new recipes – spending time in front of the stove is the best way to stay warm around here! All in all, it’s been a much-needed relaxing week.

We’re heading home tomorrow to spend New Years Eve with friends, and I’m excited to make this cocktail.

We often mix kombucha into our cocktails, but it didn’t occur to me until now to use it in a Moscow Mule in place of the ginger beer! This cocktail couldn’t be easier to put together – it’s just a splash of vodka, kombucha, and a squeeze of orange. For garnish I added cranberries and a sprig of rosemary.

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Winter Spiced Moscow Mule

  PrintAuthor: Jeanine DonofrioServes: 1Ingredients

• 4 to 6 ounces ginger kombucha (or ginger beer)
• 2 ounces vodka
• Squeeze of orange
• Handful of crushed ice

for garnish:

• Cranberries
• Orange wedges
• Fresh rosemary

Instructions

1. In a copper mug, mix together the ginger kombucha, vodka, orange juice, and crushed ice. Stir to combine. Garnish with cranberries, an orange wedge, and a sprig of fresh rosemary.

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1. Anna
   03.06.2019

   You are a true professional, your photos always inspire me! My favorite blog!

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   • Jeanine Donofrio
     03.09.2019

     Aww, thank you Anna 🙂

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2. Dan Bandel from DanBandelPhotography.com
   02.19.2017

   We have a very similar incarnation here in King Salmon, Alaska. We call it the “Moscow Moose”, paying homage to a local icon. Adding some wild Alaskan cranberries takes it to the next level. Come visit us, you can work on some wild salmon dishes. C’mon, you know you want to. They named the town ‘KING Salmon’ for a reason. Take care.

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3. josephine from howtogetbiggerboobs1.com
   01.16.2017

   Loving it, Your recipe is very healthy .My husband and children really like your recipes. Your moscow mules and using ginger kombucha is such a great idea. Thanks for share this amazing idea.

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4. barangdiskon from barangdiskonabis.blogspot.com
   01.13.2017

   ver delicious food i love it

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5. Jessie @ Chasing Belle from chasingbelle.com
   01.02.2017

   Moscow mules are one of my favorite, go to cocktails. My husband and I just got some fancy, old school cocktail glasses on sale…can’t wait to try those out with this recipe!

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6. Sarah @ Bucket List Tummy
   12.31.2016

   I loveee moscow mules and using ginger kombucha is such a great idea! Pinned 🙂

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7. Karlie from karlcooks.com
   12.31.2016

   What a genius idea! I have some ginger kombucha in the fridge I think I’ll whip this up 🙂

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   • Jeanine Donofrio
     12.31.2016

     Thanks Karlie, I hope you enjoy!

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8. Fernando @ Eating With Your Hands
   12.30.2016

   Loving how this year’s NYE drinks are looking like over the blogosphere. Cheers to a happy 2017, guys!

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   • Jeanine Donofrio
     12.31.2016

     Cheers to you too!

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9. Carlos At Spoonabilities
   12.29.2016

   This drink looks so good for NYE celebration. I have never tried ginger kombucha; I should give a try because I love ginger. Happy new year for both of you!

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   • Jeanine Donofrio
     12.31.2016

     You should try it! I absolutely love it 🙂

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