Moscow Unicorn (fruity Moscow Mule cocktail)

I am so very happy it’s New Year’s Eve! That means the holidays are just about over.  Not that I don’t love them….I really do.  But after about a week of friends, family, parties, and my children being at home, I am ready to get back to the start of work.  Maybe that’s just because my job is fun.  But either way, too much vacation is enough to make a person insane. Or need a cocktail. A strong one.  Like a Moscow Mule cocktail. Well, truly…we are calling it a Moscow Unicorn because it has been girlified for my “dignified” tastes.

 If you have never tried a Moscow Mule…it’s quite manly. When I say manly I mean…it packs a bit of a kick. That, I assume, is from the vodka. Or the ginger beer. So, my sister’s version mellows it out just a bit. Adding cranberry juice and a wee bit of sugar takes the manly away and makes it just…man? Um, okay, that’s strange. Either way, Moscow Mules are way more delicious when we take away the “mule” and insert “unicorn”.  You need to try this drink!  So simple and good. Just like our favorite cocktails should be.

We really love that the moscow mule uses only one type of alcohol, which makes the run to the liquor store much less expensive.  And the fact that it doesn’t need a shaker or any fancy cocktail tools is definitely a bonus!

This is a great drink to have for your New Year’s party because it is so easily adaptable.  It can be as strong or as weak as you like, and it can easily be made virgin for kids who might be at the party.  Just add this gentle drink in among your traditional, stronger cocktails and everyone will be excited to try it!

Maybe you aren’t into drinks with alcohol? That’s okay.  No judgement. If you love ginger, try my ginger tea…guaranteed love!  Or good old hot chocolate is always a winner!  And we have quite an extensive list of coffee drinks you can make without needing a fancy espresso machine or anything.

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