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Combine the ginger beer and cranberry juice, and heat in a small saucepan over medium heat or in the microwave. Then, place the ginger beer and cranberry juice in a mug. Add the vodka and lime juice, stirring gently to combine. Garnish with a lime wedge and fresh cranberries. Serve immediately.

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Ingredients

  • 4 ounces ginger beer
  • 2 ounces cranberry juice
  • 2 ounces vodka
  • 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
  • cranberries
  • lime wedge

Instructions:

1: Combine ginger beer and cranberry juice and heat in a small saucepan over medium heat or in the microwave.

2: Pour mixture into a mug. Add vodka and lime juice, and stir gently to combine.

3: Garnish with a lime wedge and fresh cranberries. Serve immediately. 

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Combine the ginger beer and cranberry juice. Heat in a small saucepan over medium heat or in the microwave. Place the ginger beer and cranberry juice in a mug. Add the vodka and lime juice. Stir gently to combine. Garnish with a lime wedge and fresh cranberries. Serve immediately.

Photo by: Sam Henderson

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