Cranberry Ginger Mule (Non-Alcoholic)
A bright, spiced cocktail with Captain Morgan 0.0, cranberry and fresh lime.
A little tart cranberry, a squeeze of lime and the lively fizz of ginger beer. This non-alcoholic Cranberry Ginger Mule brings warm spice to a refreshing drink that feels right at home on an autumn or holiday drinks menu.
Made with Captain Morgan Spiced Gold 0.0, it’s an easy cranberry mocktail to mix when friends come over. Fresh cranberries and a sprig of rosemary give it a festive finish, whether you’re serving a welcome drink or pouring another round while everyone grazes the appetizer table.
A Classic Mule, Reimagined
The classic Moscow Mule combines vodka, ginger beer and lime, served over ice in a copper mug. Its best-known origin story traces it to the Cock ’n Bull pub in Los Angeles in 1941, where vodka and locally made ginger beer came together to create a lasting cocktail favourite.
That combination of citrus and ginger offers plenty of room for variation. Our Cranberry Ginger Mule swaps the vodka for an alcohol-free spiced rum alternative and adds cranberry for a seasonal twist.
At a Glance
Serves: 1
Glassware: Mule mug or large wine glass
Prep time: About 5 minutes
Level: Easy; no shaker needed
Flavour: Tart cranberry, fresh lime, warm spice and lively ginger
Ingredients
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1 oz cranberry juice or cranberry cocktail
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½ oz freshly squeezed lime juice
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3 oz non-alcoholic ginger beer
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Ice
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Lime wheel, rosemary sprig and fresh cranberries, for garnish
A note on cranberry: This recipe uses cranberry juice cocktail. Unsweetened cranberry juice is much sharper, so substituting it will change the balance but it can balance the sweetness of the Captain Morgan Spiced Gold. Ginger beers also vary in sweetness and heat; taste your first glass and adjust to suit your mixers.
Instructions
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Fill a mule mug or large wine glass generously with ice.
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Add Captain Morgan Spiced Gold 0.0, cranberry juice cocktail and fresh lime juice.
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Top with non-alcoholic ginger beer and stir gently.
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Garnish with a lime wheel, a rosemary sprig and fresh cranberries on a cocktail pick.
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Serve immediately while the drink is cold and fizzy.
Why We Love It
Captain Morgan Spiced Gold 0.0 has notes of vanilla, caramel, molasses and warm spice. In this recipe, those flavours provide a rounded base for cranberry and lime, while ginger beer brings bubbles and a little bite.
The result is a drink designed to balance tart fruit, gentle sweetness and warming spice. The rosemary garnish adds an aromatic touch as you lift the glass.
There’s plenty to enjoy in the presentation, too: cranberry colour, glistening ice and a fresh green garnish. A copper mug gives it the familiar mule look; a large wine glass shows off the drink and brings a different feel to the table.
A Signature Drink for Entertaining
A memorable drinks menu can start with one well-chosen cocktail. This cranberry mule is easy to describe, quick to build and fun to serve alongside a spread of appetizers.
Offer it by name: “Would you like a Cranberry Ginger Mule?” Guests get an inviting choice with its own flavour and presentation.
For a simple pairing, try it with a grazing board of cheeses, crackers and roasted nuts, or pass around savoury bites such as mushroom tartlets. The cranberry, citrus and ginger are a lively match for an evening of snacking and conversation.
Wash the cranberries, cut the lime wheels and prepare the rosemary before guests arrive. With chilled mixers and ice nearby, each glass takes only a few steps.
One Recipe, Two Ways to Pour
Hosting guests with different drink preferences? Keep the cranberry, lime, ginger beer and garnishes the same, then offer a choice of base: Captain Morgan Spiced Gold 0.0 or a favourite alcoholic spiced rum.
Build each drink individually and identify the versions clearly. Taste each version before serving, as the balance can change with the spirit. Everyone can enjoy a cranberry mule made to their preference, with the same attention to glassware and garnish.
Make-Ahead Tip for Six Drinks
Combine 12 oz Captain Morgan Spiced Gold 0.0, 6 oz cranberry juice cocktail and 3 oz fresh lime juice in a covered jug and refrigerate until serving later that day.
For each drink, pour 3½ oz of the chilled mixture over fresh ice, then add 3 oz ginger beer. Stir gently and garnish.
Keep the ginger beer separate until serving so each glass has fresh fizz.
Shop the Ingredients
Start with Captain Morgan Spiced Gold 0.0, or explore our non-alcoholic rum collection for more bottles to mix into your drinks menu.
More Alcohol-Free Inspiration
Browse our non-alcoholic cocktail recipes for your next gathering, or read How to Elevate Non-Alcoholic Cocktails for ideas on glassware, garnishes and serving with care.
