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.
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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!
Love the addition of pomegranate to this cocktail! Is it 5:00 yet?
I totally wish it was 5:00 here. But 5:00 somewhere counts for me :)! Thanks for stopping by Lisa!
OMG, looks absolutely perfect for the holidays! It was awesome to meet you in person at ChoppedCon :)
Thanks lady! It was so great to meet you too!! You need to come to Chicago in June for Eat Write Retreat!
These look amazing – the perfect holiday drink!
Thanks so much Melanie! I love your blog :)
I love pomegranates, such a great recipe and gorgeous photos!
Thanks so much Catalina! Thanks for stopping by
Yay for pomegranate season! I didn’t know about pomegranate vodka.
I love any form of pomegranate, especially the vodka form!! haha. Thanks so much for stopping by Nicole!
What a gorgeous recipe! Love the colors!!
Thanks Jenny! I totally love your site! Thanks for stopping by :)
No kidding, Ginny pulled out the copper mugs last week and said, “let’s photograph some Moscow mules”. Weird. There look amazing! Great photos!
Thanks Doug! They look great because of the amazing board you made me!! I am obsessed with the Moscow Mule cups..I want to make them in every flavor now :)
I am usually not a moscow mule fan but the pomegranate sounds so delicious! And beautiful pictures lady!!
Thanks girl!! I can’t believe you’re not a Moscow Mule person…whhhhat?! :)
These are spectacularly gorgeous my dear! I’ve never had a Moscow Mule but now I’m dying to make one!!! It was so lovely meeting you and I hope we stay in touch until we see each other again! #choppedcon15!!!
Thank you so much!!! We need to keep in touch for SURE! Did you buy a ticket to Eat Write Retreat!?
Hey Becky, where did you find the copper cups? I’ve been looking all over for them; however, not on line. I wanted to try the Moscow Mule. There is quite a legend about the cups. Sure makes this drink fun!
Thanks Aunt Peg! I bought them at World Market…my heaven. I think you can buy them online from them too. They make the drink so cold…love them.
Sams Club has them this time of year. I just purchased a box of 2 for $20