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You know what I realized this week? For the last five Thanksgivings, I’ve been nursing or pregnant (or both). Five. In a row.

Suffice it to say things have swung in the opposite direction this year and it’s making me obsess over the perfect Thanksgiving cocktail. But, as a woman who has (very recently) been there, I know I want to have a mocktail on the menu too – not only for pregnant and/or nursing crowd but also for the designated drivers, kids, and people who would just rather not have the alcohol.

This Cranberry Pear Mocktail Mule is a non-alcoholic take on a Moscow Mule with a seasonal twist. I love the way the sweetness of the pear nectar plays off the tartness of the cranberries – and then you get the bite from the ginger beer at the end! Despite being a non-alcoholic, this drink feels celebratory!

These gorgeous copper mugs are from Moscow Muled. All of their mugs are handmade (hand hammered!) and lined with high-grade nickle to prevent the copper from reacting with your drink. They’re truly works of art and perfect for your holiday drinks!

Cranberry Pear Mocktail Mules
(a Kate’s Recipe Box original)
Serves 2

2/3 cup pear nectar
2/3 cup sparkling cranberry-apple juice
1 bottle ginger beer
Ice
Pear slices
Fresh cranberries

Fill the mugs halfway with ice. Stir together pear nectar and cranberry-apple juice. Divide between two mugs. Top off each with ginger beer. Garnish with pear slices and cranberries.