Pomegranate Moscow Mule is the perfect winter cocktail! Celebrate in style with this drink that packs in the flavor!
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Fruity Moscow Mule Recipe
I’ve found a new favorite cocktail. I know I say that a lot…but this time it’s true. THE MOSCOW MULE. I love the copper cups. I love the ginger beer. I love how freezing cold it is. It’s delicious.
The only way to improve upon it is to add some Pomegranate. Pomegranate Moscow Mule = holiday heaven.
Why you’ll love these Pomegranate Moscow Mules:
- A cocktail that’s perfect for the holidays! With its pop of red from the pomegranate and the warming, lightly spiced hit of the ginger beer, it fits hand in glove for the winter holidays.
- An easy festive cocktail. It’s so simple to whip up with only a few ingredients.
- A delicious twist on a classic. Moscow Mules are one of the most popular cocktails and this pomegranate Moscow mule switches things up nicely. The pomegranate works so well with the ginger beer.
Ingredients
- Pomegranate juice: Pomegranate adds a lovely sour twist to the cocktail.
- Vodka: I’ve gone for Pearl Pomegranate Vodka; it’s nice and smooth.
- Lime juice: Freshly squeezed is best.
- Ginger beer: Choose your favorite brand.
- Garnish: Pomegranate arils and lime wedges set this drink off perfectly.
Trademark note: In the spirit of transparency, please note that Pearl Pomegranate Vodka, Fever Tree’s ginger beer, Cock’n Bull, Gosling’s, and D&G are proprietary brands that I want to acknowledge and give credit to.
How to make this Pomegranate Moscow Mule
- Combine the pomegranate juice, pomegranate vodka, lime juice and ginger beer in a cocktail shaker.
- Pour over ice.
- Garnish with pomegranate and lime wedges.
A Great Seasonal Cocktail
This cocktail is perfect for the holidays. It’s light and refreshing (save the heavy stuff for all the comfort food you’ll be eating!), has a pop of Christmas colors, and features my favorite winter fruit, the pomegranate! What’s not to love?!
A Delicious Moscow Mule
The pomegranate is the perfect complement to the crisp ginger beer. I recently discovered Pearl Vodka and I love their flavors. Every variety I have tried has been delicious. (Apple Pie Punch anyone?) Their Pomegranate Vodka is especially yummy. It tastes fresh and crisp. I could sip it on its own. I won’t…but I could. I’m just saying!
Be sure to check out other recipes using Pearl Vodka, and all of their other delicious flavors. I’ve got my eye on the Chocolate Covered Cherry next. Seems like that could make for a mighty happy Valentine’s Day!
You can use any pomegranate vodka, or even just plain vodka. The pom juice goes a long way!
Can I use Ginger Ale in a Moscow Mule?
Even though this is a vodka-based cocktail, the drink relies heavily on the ginger beer. Choose a brand you like, or for a real punch, try a ginger beer that’s spicy and extra gingery, not sweet. Fever Tree’s ginger beer is lovely, but Cock’n Bull, Gosling’s, and D&G are also good ones to try.
Ginger beer and ginger ale are very different. Ginger ale just won’t cut it, here. Ginger beer is much more “gingery” and spicy than ginger ale. Ginger ale has more carbonation. And neither of them contains alcohol.
Why are Moscow Mules served in copper mugs?
So what’s the story behind the copper cup and the Moscow Mule? You can read about it here, but in a nutshell: it was a way to sell help a Russian immigrant girl sell copper mugs, sell ginger beer and promote Russian vodka!
Other great cocktails
- Citrus Smash Cocktails (or Mocktails!)
- Blood Orange Paloma Cocktail Recipe
- Strawberry Frose
- Apple Butter Old Fashioned Cocktail
- Sparkling Apple Pie on the Rocks (Apple Cider Cocktail)
Have you tried this Pomegranate Moscow Mule? Feel free to leave a star rating and I’d love to hear from you in the comments below!
Pomegranate Moscow Mule
Ingredients
- 3 ounces pomegranate juice
- 2 ounces pomegranate vodka about 2 shots
- Juice from 1/2 lime
- 12 ounces ginger beer one can
- Pomegranate arils for garnish
- Lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Combine all vodka, juices, and ginger beer in a cocktail shaker.; pour over ice. This makes two drinks. Use Moscow Mule Copper Cups for some added fun.
- Shake well; pour over ice in a copper mug.
- Garnish with pomegranate arils and lime wedges if desired.
Becky’s Tips
- A copper mug is a great way to drink a Moscow Mule, but it’s not necessary, nor does it affect the flavor.
- Use fresh instead of bottled lime juice and I promise you will taste the difference!
- Garnish with a wedge of lime and pomegranate arils.
- You will need lots of ice per serving. Crushed ice is traditional.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Did you make this? Leave a comment!
Hi Becky! I wanted to make this for a party tomorrow and was wondering if I could make the drink a little beforehand and put it in a pitcher and then just garnish and serve when my guests arrive or if it needs to be mixed on the spot? Love your site!
Followed your recipe and loved it. Not as much as the strawberry mule though :p
Glad you loved it!!! And nothing beats a strawberry mule :) Thanks for stopping by!!!
Hey, Great post, I love the images you have used, after seeing these images i got mugs from http://www.amazon.com/Copper-Moscow-Mule-Included-Mugs/dp/B00U1QQODA/ these looks so great,
Can I use your pics as my PC desktop,
Thanks,
Oh that is awesome! Glad you love the post :)
This drink is right up my alley! I love ginger beer. The addition of pomegranate makes this cocktail perfect for autumn and winter :)
This was the first time I’ve tried Ginger Beer and now I’m hooked!! Next stop, your Gin and Gingers! MMM.
Like you, the moscow mule is my favorite drink. Those copper cups totally get me! The fact that you made them festive with pomegranate just makes them even better!
Thanks so much!! I know…the cups!!! Love.
Such a gorgeous cocktail! A must-try for the holidays!
Thanks Lori!!
Yes! Moscow Mules are amazing. I’ve made a peach version, but now I’m totally digging this pomegranate flavor, and can’t wait to try it! Also – Pearl’s cucumber flavor is great, too :)
I’ve been wanting to try their Cucumber flavor!! It looks awesome. And Peach Moscow Mules?? I’m going to your site now to see if I can find it!!!
I’ll make it easy for you :) http://foxeslovelemons.com/peachy-keen-moscow-mules/
Thank you!!
Lady, I am ALWAYS trying my next favorite cocktail—we should hang out! I’ve never tried Pearl, so I’m excited to hear about it (and now I need your special moscow mule mugs too)
Hey girl hey! The mugs are from World Market (my cheap heart is so happy in that store) and we should hang out FOR SURE! I saw your name on the list for Eat Write Retreat! That’s too far away, I hope we can meet before that, but I can’t wait for June either way :) Pearl is so good, their Apple Pie Vodka is my jam!
I have never tried a Moscow Mule but have always wanted to! I need to get my hands on some ginger beer, stat. This looks wonderful :)
always 5:00 somewhere… ;)
these photos are gorgeous – and I love the copper cups too! we just had some delicious boozy mules on our honeymoon – and plan to make our own. I will have to start with this recipe!
Thanks so much Kristina! And it sounds like congrats on your wedding are in order as well :)