Make this holiday mule in minutes! Our pomegranate mule is a fresh, festive, and easy cocktail! With fresh pomegranate juice, fresh lime juice, vodka and finished with spicy ginger beer. You might call it a Yule Mule!
We’re taking the classic Moscow mule and adding a festive twist with ruby-red pomegranate juice — such an easy recipe, perfect for any holiday party!
Try a few of my other popular holiday cocktails to warm you on cold winter nights; like this Spiced Holiday Pomegranate Sangria, Cranberry Lemon Drop Martini and this Cranberry Mimosa!
Every holiday season, I load up on supplies for this easy pomegranate Moscow mule! Then, when friends drop by, I have a quick, easy, and, might I say, festive holiday cocktail. Plus, I’ll show you how to make it into a tasty pomegranate mule mocktail!
Why You Will Love This Pomegranate Mule
- Easy! | It’s as simple as measuring 2 ingredients, adding a lime squeeze, and finishing with ginger beer.
- Festive | Sporting the beautiful colors of the season with those ruby red jewels of fruit, pomegranate seeds, nestled in a frosty copper mug.
- Make Ahead | I’ll show you how to assemble all ingredients (for a pitcher) and finish just before serving.
All the best pomegranate recipes right here! Try our Pomegranate Punch, Christmas Margarita, and this pomegranate salad dressing.
Why use Copper Cups for Yule Mules
- The reason behind copper mugs is for temperature control; the metal holds the temperature down and the handle keeps the warmth of our bodies from warming the drink.
- Read more about the history of the Moscow Mule.
- If you don’t have copper mugs that is okay; use a highball glass and fill it with ice, or place your glasses in the freezer for an hour before serving for an extra frosty mug.
Simple Ingredients for a Holiday Mule
- Ginger Beer | The essence of a pomegranate mule is the Ginger Beer; you can find extremely “spicy” ginger beers and milder brews. Ginger beer typically does not contain alcohol.
- Pomegranate Juice | I like Pom brand, which I can buy in bulk for much less at Costco, but our grocery store carries it as well in the produce section, with all of the juices.
- Lime | Fresh lime is always best; this gives the mule a bright fresh citrus taste, but in a pinch a quality lime juice may be substituted.
- Vodka | Use your favorite, if you want to use an infused vodka I would suggest flavors such as pomegranate vodka, hibiscus, lime, citrus or even cranberry.
- Garnish | Add a handful of fresh pomegranate arils, lime wedges, a sprig of fresh mint and you have yourself a festive drink!
Get the full recipe in the recipe card below.
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How to make a Pomegranate Mule
This pomegranate Moscow mule takes just minutes to make, but it is always easier if you get all of your ingredients out and ready, slice or cut anything that needs to be done, then you are prepared to play bartender.
Fill the cup with ice cubes or crushed ice and measure out 1-2 oz of vodka (flavor-infused vodka is yummy too, over the holidays, I use Deep Eddy’s Cranberry Vodka) and pomegranate vodka; pour over ice.
Pour in 2 oz of Pomegranate juice.
Then squeeze ½ a lime and pour over vodka, if desired you may add everything up to this point into a cocktail shaker, give it a couple of good shakes.
Then top with ginger beer, and give a gentle stir.
Garnish with a mint sprig, a lime wheel and a few pomegranate arils. Enjoy immediately.
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What is Ginger Beer?
Ginger beer traditionally contains real ginger, sugar, and sometimes yeast for fermentation, which contributes to its more robust ginger flavor. Some ginger beers are even brewed, which makes them alcoholic (typically with very low alcohol content), but most modern versions are non-alcoholic.
Experiment by trying different brands and varieties of ginger beer; some are quite spicy and have a brilliant bite. My favorites are; Reed’s, QMixer and for a diet option, Bundeberg.
Light Pomegranate Yule Mule
If you are trying to make a skinny traditional Moscow mule, then purchase light ginger beer or even swap it out for some Club soda, reduce the amount of vodka and pomegranate juice by 1 ounce and you have a good drink.
Holiday Moscow Mule Mocktail
It is also simple to make this non-alcoholic beverage for kids or adults. Omit the vodka and increase the pomegranate juice to 3 ounces and ginger beer or ginger ale for kids if preferred.
Frequently Asked Questions
Starting late fall through winter, you can purchase pomegranates already seeded in the produce section. Or the whole pomegranate fruit in the produce section, which are better as they are fresher and you can remove the arils yourself.
To remove the seeds or arils as they are called, score the skin in quarters, carefully pull a quarter away and gently pull at the base of the seeds.
You may also fill a large bowl with cold water, pull the arils out while in the water, the pith (white bitter portion of the pomegranate) will float and the seeds will come free.
No, copper mugs cannot go in the dishwasher. Natural metals if exposed to harsh heat and chemicals of the dishwasher will dull the finish, cause spotting, and ruin your copper cups.
The best way to clean copper cups is to wash them in warm soapy water. Copper will develop a patina (greenish tint) over time, if you want to keep them bright and shiny, wash and dry them well. Then use a copper polish, I like Wright’s; store copper mugs in a cool, dry place.
What’s the difference between Ginger Ale and Ginger Beer?
Ginger Ale and Ginger Beer are very different; Ginger beer traditionally contains real ginger, sugar, and sometimes yeast for fermentation, contributing to its more robust ginger flavor. Some ginger beers are even brewed, which makes them alcoholic (typically with very low alcohol content), but most modern versions are non-alcoholic.
Variations & Substitutions
- Add a splash | Try adding a little fresh squeezed orange juice, cranberry juice or pomegranate liqueur.
- Whiskey Pomegranate Mules | If you are a bourbon lover, replace the vodka with your favorite whisky or bourbon. This adds a smokier, richer flavor. It’s a refreshing twist for an amazing drink.
- Spice it up: Add sliced jalapeño to spice things up a bit.
- Not sweet enough? Add a splash of simple syrup or try this cranberry simple syrup.
Yule Mule by the Pitcher
To make Pomegranate Mules by the pitcher (serving 8-10), it’s easy, just a little math! Be sure to check out my Free Christmas Cocktail and Appetizer ebook!
In a large pitcher, combine the following:
- 2 cups pomegranate juice
- 1 ½ – 2 cups vodka
- ½ cup fresh lime juice, start with ½ cup, if it needs more add additional lime juice, each lime yields about 2 tablespoons.
- Stir with a long spoon or the end of a wooden spoon
- Refrigerate until ready to serve
- When ready to serve, slowly pour in 1 liter (about 33 ounces) of ginger beer, place glasses out for your guests and an ice bucket.
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Easy Pomegranate Moscow Mule Cocktail Recipe (Holiday Mule)
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Ingredients
- 2 oz Vodka try infused vodkas too, pomegranate, cranberry or citrus notes would work well
- 2 oz Pomegranate Juice I like Pom juice
- ½ whole lime fresh squeezed
- 5 oz Ginger Beer use your favorite brand, try new ones. Diet or regular
- Ice
Garnish
- Mint
- Pomegranate arils
- Lime wheel or wedge
Instructions
- Fill the cup with ice, and measure out 2 oz of vodka* (flavor-infused vodka is yummy too, over the holidays try something like Deep Eddy’s Cranberry Vodka) and pour over ice.
- Pour in 2 oz of Pomegranate juice and then squeeze ½ a lime and pour over vodka, top with ginger beer, give a gentle stir and if desired.
- Add a mint sprig and a few pomegranate arils**. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- 2 cups pomegranate juice
- 1 ½ – 2 cups vodka
- ½ cup fresh lime juice, start with ½ cup, if it needs more add additional lime juice, each lime yields about 2 tablespoons.
- Stir with a long spoon or the end of a wooden spoon
- Refrigerate until ready to serve
- When ready to serve, slowly pour in 1 liter (about 33 ounces) of ginger beer, place glasses out for your guests and an ice bucket.
- Add a splash | Try adding a little fresh squeezed orange juice, cranberry juice or pomegranate liqueur.
- Whiskey Pomegranate Mules | If you are a bourbon lover, replace the vodka with your favorite whisky or bourbon. This adds a smokier, richer flavor. It’s a refreshing twist for an amazing drink.
- Spice it up: Add sliced jalapeño to spice things up a bit.
- Not sweet enough? Add a splash of simple syrup or try this cranberry simple syrup.
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This cocktail looks sooo special. Love how easy it is to make it – just perfect!
Thank you!
This is exactly what I was looking for! I was searching for a nice festive cocktail for Christmas day brunch and this will be a wonderful option. Thank you!
Perfect for brunch!!
This is such an easy way to make my favorite cocktail festive. It’s just perfect for the holidays!
Yes it is! Thanks, Shelby!
I made one of these moscow mules after dinner last night and it was so good! Perfectly refreshing and just the right amount of sweet. I’ll be serving these for the holidays!
Thank you Tayler!
If this isn’t the best holiday cocktail I’ve seen, then I don’t know what is. The flavors and the colors are just so classic for the holiday season!
Thank you!
Love this so much! Moscow Mules are my favorite and I’m loving the pomegranate addition. Perfect for the holidays!
Thanks, Angela!
What a great cocktail idea! This is going to be a hit at our party, thanks for the great idea. I love drinks with pomegranate juice!!
Thanks! You will love it!