Pomegranate Moscow Mule

Looking for a festive drink to serve at your Christmas party? This pomegranate Moscow mule recipe is a perfect holiday cocktail!

If you’re searching for a festive, flavorful drink that will help liven up your next gathering, try this sparkling Pomegranate Moscow Mule recipe! This is a unique twist on the classic Moscow Mule recipe, with sweet-tart fruit flavors, refreshing notes of lime, and the warming sensation of spiced ginger beer.

You’ll find it hard to stop sipping on this deliciously festive holiday drink! Impress your family with this easy-to-make cocktail that will bring a little bit of cheer wherever you go.

So grab a copper mug and let’s get ready to make this pomegranate Moscow mule recipe!

Why You Will LOVE This Pomegranate Moscow Mule

• Festive cocktail for the holidays
• A delicious twist on a classic.
• Light and refreshing
• Easy to make
• Easy to modify
• A kick of ginger flavour
• You can easily make a pitcher if you’re throwing a party!

What Is a Moscow Mule?

A Moscow Mule is a popular vodka-based cocktail that was first served in 1941 at the Cock ‘N Bull restaurant on Hollywood’s Sunset Strip. The traditional recipe for a Moscow Mule consists of vodka, ginger beer, lime juice and a twist of lime to garnish.

It is usually served in a copper mug, which helps keep the drink cooler. The Moscow Mule is a refreshing cocktail that’s perfect for summertime sipping.

It has become a popular choice at bars and restaurants around the world, as well as an ideal addition to any home bar.

In addition to its classic combination of vodka, ginger beer and lime juice, many variations have been created over the years.

No matter which version you make, a Moscow Mule is sure to be a crowd pleaser.

Tips for Making the BEST Moscow Mules

• Chill your copper mugs ahead of time to help ensure the cocktail remains cool to the very last sip.
• Choose premium liquors for the best results. You don’t need to reach for the top shelf but at least avoid scraping the bottom of the barrel.
• Fresh squeezed juice goes a long way with cocktails.
• To make sure your cocktail is properly chilled, consider using larger ice cubes. They melt slower and won’t water down your drink as quickly. Crushed ice is more traditional.
• Use an unflavoured vodka for a more crisp and refreshing flavour.
• If you choose to shake your Moscow mule, be sure to shake and then add the ginger beer.
• Garnish your Moscow mule for that extra special touch.
• A copper mug is not necessary, but it can slightly affect the flavour if you don’t use one. 
• Enjoy your Moscow mule and don’t forget to drink responsibly. Cheers!

How to Garnish this Pomegranate Moscow Mule

• Fresh mint leaves
• Fresh rosemary sprigs
• Lime wheels or lime wedges
• Pomegranate arils
• Lime twist
• Coarse salt to rim the glasses.

How to Make a Pomegranate Mocktail

If you are serving someone who prefers an alcohol-free drink, this pomegranate mocktail is the perfect choice. The pomegranate juice give it a festive but refreshing flavour, while the ginger beer makes it spicy, bubbly and fun.

To make it a mocktail, simply replace the vodka with a little more pomegranate juice.

This is a great way to adjust the recipe for kids to enjoy a fun drink too!

Equipment Needed to Make a Moscow Mule

You don’t really need any special equipment to make a Moscow mule. Just make sure you have the basics handy:

• A cocktail shaker or cocktail stirrer
• Copper mugs for serving.

I prefer my Moscow mules shaken and not stirred, but you can stir if preferred. Make sure your copper mugs are well chilled.

About the Ingredients for a Pomegranate Moscow Mule

Vodka – I used grey goose because it has a nice clean flavour with low burn which I think makes it great for a Moscow Mule, but you can use any unflavoured vodka here. Smirnoff is a good low budget option. Stolichnaya is another good premium vodka. You could even go with a ginger flavoured vodka like Belvedere Ginger Zest if you want more of a bite from the ginger.

Lime juice – Moscow mules traditionally include lime juice.

Pomegranate juice – This is the only un-traditional ingredient in this Moscow mule. Go with 100% Pomegranate juice.

Ginger beer – Not to be confused with ginger ale, it is usually non-alcohol and strongly flavoured with ginger.

Looking for More Holiday Cocktail Recipes?

Check out more of my favourite holiday cocktails!

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This festive Spiced Blood Orange Paloma Recipe is perfect for Christmas gatherings! This paloma recipe is citrusy, spiced and delicious.

This The Green & Red Cider Cocktail with Cran-Apple Ice Cubes is a fun and flavourful cocktail perfect for holiday entertaining.

How to Make a Pomegranate Moscow Mule

Yields: 1 Serving | Prep time; 5 Minutes

Ingredients:

2 oz Vodka
1 tablespoon Lime juice
1/2 cup Pomegranate juice
1/2 cup Ginger beer
Pomegrate arils
Lime wedges

Directions:

Combine vodka, lime juice, pomegranate juice and about a cup of ice in a cocktail shaker.

Shake until well combined and cold, about 30 seconds.

Pour into a moscow mule mug and top with ginger beer.

Garnish with pomegranate arils and lime wedges.