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!
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
Yule Mule by the PitcherMaking Pomegranate Mules by the pitcher (serving 8-10) is easy; it's 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.
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.
Light Pomegranate Yule MuleIf 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 MocktailIt 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.