Easy Pomegranate Moscow Mule Cocktail Recipe (Holiday Mule)

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!

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. 

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.

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

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. 

Best Appetizers to Serve with Pomegranate Mule

Try some of my favorite holiday appetizers, like this easy Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip (incredible) or these easy Cranberry Meatballs, and you have to try these Turkey Cranberry Sliders!

Best Desserts to Serve with your Holiday Mule

Top off your holiday party and meal with a sensational dessert!

More great cocktails and mocktails for you to browse!

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• Tangerine and Thyme Gin & Tonic
• Maple Whiskey Sour
• Cucumber Cooler 
• Cranberry Lemon Drop Martini
• Healthy Hibiscus Margaritas {Cocktail or Mocktail}
• 4 Ingredient Margaritas (Regular or Frozen)
• Hibiscus Dark and Stormy Drink
• Best Hibiscus Mojito {Cocktail or Mocktail}

I hope you loved this pomegranate mule aka a holiday mule — if you did, would you share your creation on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest? And be sure to comment below!