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Holiday Moscow Mule Recipe

by Sarah McMinn / Posted: November 16, 2018 / Updated: June 30, 2020 / Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. Jump to Recipe Print Recipe Total Time: 5 mins

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Enjoy a seasonal twist on this Moscow Mule recipe. Mixed with homemade pumpkin butter and fresh rosemary, this is the perfect cocktail to serve at your holiday parties all season long. 
Enjoy a seasonal twist on this Moscow Mule recipe. Mixed with homemade pumpkin butter and fresh rosemary, this is the perfect cocktail to serve at your holiday parties all season long. 

Enjoy a seasonal twist on this Moscow Mule recipe. Mixed with homemade pumpkin butter and fresh rosemary, this is the perfect cocktail to serve at your holiday parties all season long.

Pumpkin Moscow Mule

Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links.

Remember earlier this week when I mentioned the Pumpkin Moscow Mules I was enjoying on Halloween? Well, you didn't think I'd leave you without a recipe, did you?

Of course not! I was just waiting for the perfect time.

Which is today! Not only is today Friday but it's less than a week away from Thanksgiving! And you know what that means? Food, family, and friends. To that, I say "cheers!"

Raise a copper mug and join me.

Pumpkin Moscow Mule

Table of Contents show
What is a Moscow Mule?
Recommended Ingredients & Equipment
How to Make a Pumpkin Moscow Mule
Serving And Storing
More Moscow Mule Variations
More Holiday Cocktail Recipes
Pumpkin Moscow Mule

What is a Moscow Mule?

Moscow Mules are a common cocktail that originated in the 1940s. The cocktail is a combination of vodka, ginger beer, and lime. Perhaps the most iconic thing associated with Moscow Mules is the beautiful copper mugs (<<affiliate link).

These mugs became famous by its creator John G. Martin who, in an attempt to promote the new drink, went around the country asking bartenders to pose with their specialty copper mugs and a bottle of Smirnoff. These photographs were put in a collection to "prove" the popularity of the drink.

And it worked! Now nearly every bar has a Moscow Mule and most of them are served in these iconic copper mugs.


Recommended Ingredients & Equipment

I’m not typically a fan of sweet cocktails and I usually prefer my liquor straight up but there are a few times a year when exceptions must be made. And a cold November evening after a huge meal of pot pie, mashed potatoes, and Thanksgiving stuffing, while sitting around a fire and talking with your closest friends and family is the perfect exception to this rule.

Ingredients & Substitutions

  • Vodka
  • Maple Pumpkin Butter - You can use homemade or storebought but make sure to read the ingredients for any storebought pumpkin butter as they often contain honey.
  • Ginger Beer or Ginger Kombucha - I choose to use kombucha for this recipe because it makes the cocktail less sweet and boozy while providing a pleasant tanginess to the cocktail. However, ginger beer is the more common choice.
  • Cayenne
  • Fresh Rosemary

Recommended Equipment

All you need for this recipe is a cocktail shaker and Moscow Mule mugs. (<<affiliate links)

Check out the full list of my recommended kitchen tools and gadgets.

Moscow Mule recipe in a copper mug with rosemary.

How to Make a Pumpkin Moscow Mule

Step One - Combine the Ingredients

Add vodka, pumpkin butter, cayenne, rosemary, and ice in a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously to incorporate the pumpkin butter.

Step Two - Pour the Cocktails

Place 2-3 ice cubes at the bottom of each Mug. Through the strainer, pour your vodka/pumpkin mixture evenly between the mugs. Top with kombucha or ginger beer and serve with a fresh sprig of rosemary.


Serving And Storing

Serve immediately with fresh rosemary.

Make in Advance - If you are preparing for a party, you can double or triple this batch and make it 1 day in advance. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 7 days.

Pumpkin Moscow Mule

More Moscow Mule Variations

Now that you've got the copper mugs, let's make sure to enjoy Moscow mules all year long. Try a few of these variations for your Moscow Mule.

  • Kentucky Mule: substitute bourbon for vodka
  • Mexican Mule: substitute tequila for the vodka
  • Irish Mule: substitute Irish whiskey
  • Strawberry Mule: Add some fresh strawberries

More Holiday Cocktail Recipes

  • Apple Pie on the Rocks [Vegan Yack Attack]
  • Pomegranate Swizzle Cocktail [Vegan in the Freezer]
  • Hot Buttered Rum [It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken]
  • Maple Old-Fashioned [The Nut-Free Vegan]
  • Cranberry Mimosas [Cadry's Kitchen]
  • Slow Cooker Mulled Wine [Thyme & Love]

Moscow Mule recipe in a copper mug with rosemary.

Pumpkin Moscow Mule

Enjoy a seasonal twist on this Moscow Mule recipe. Mixed with homemade pumpkin butter and fresh rosemary, this is the perfect cocktail to serve at your holiday parties all season long. 
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2 drinks
Calories: 197kcal
Author: Sarah McMinn

Ingredients

  • 4 oz. vodka
  • ¼ cup Maple Pumpkin Butter
  • 12 oz. ginger kombucha or ginger beer
  • pinch of cayenne
  • 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • ice cubes
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Instructions

  • Combine the vodka, pumpkin butter, cayenne, and one sprig of rosemary along with 3-4 cubes of ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake well to ensure the pumpkin butter gets well blended. 
  • Place 2-3 ice cubes in the bottom of two Moscow Mule mugs. Pour the vodka/pumpkin mixture through the strainer, evenly dividing between the two mugs. Top with kombucha or ginger beer. 
  • Serve immediately with a sprig of fresh rosemary. 

Notes

Serving and Storing - Serve immediately with fresh rosemary. 
Make in Advance - If you are preparing for a party, you can double or triple this batch and make it 1 day in advance. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 7 days.
Variations 
  • Kentucky Mule: substitute bourbon for vodka
  • Mexican Mule: substitute tequila for the vodka
  • Irish Mule: substitute Irish whiskey
  • Strawberry Mule: Add some fresh strawberries

Nutrition

Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 61mg | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 1860IU | Vitamin C: 3.7mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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Hi, I’m Sarah. I’m a 14-year (and counting) vegan, professionally trained photographer, former pastry chef, founder of My Darling Vegan, and author of the 4-Week Vegan Meal Plan.

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