Pomegranate Moscow mule
- Lactose Free
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Energy Kcal 187
- Carbohydrates g 20.6
- of which sugars g 18.2
- Protein g 0.6
- Fats g 0.1
- Fiber g 0.2
- Sodium mg 12
- Difficulty: Easy
- Prep time: 40 min
- Serving: 4
- Cost: High
- Note + 2 hours of maceration
PRESENTATION
So here's the thing, a pomegranate Moscow mule really brings a tangy twist to the classic cocktail. It's a hit—especially at parties and get-togethers. The bright, ruby-red pomegranate juice adds a touch of sweet and fresh flavor to every sip. Really, it's super tasty. Unlike the traditional Moscow mule, this version puts pomegranate right in the spotlight, which is great, creating a unique blend with sharp ginger beer and smooth vodka. And look, to balance the tart notes, a little sweet red syrup is added—it lifts the entire drink.
The copper mug? Can't go wrong. It keeps the drink chilled and gives it a cool, festive look—especially during the holidays or any winter hangout. A holiday Moscow mule like this one makes the night feel extra lively. The flavor is more lively than your average ginger beer cocktail, thanks to those fruity pomegranate seeds often tossed on top. Super fun to compare the pomegranate mule recipe with other seasonal variations. Some regions prefer more ginger, and others—well—they experiment with different syrups.
What really makes this pomegranate cocktail pop is the mix of crisp vodka, spicy ginger beer, and sweet-sour pomegranate juice. It wakes up your taste buds, for sure. The drink's colorful appearance perfectly fits any celebration, especially in winter when pomegranates are in season. This festive mule drink—seriously good—sets the mood for toasting, sharing laughs, and enjoying something a little different. You know, even if you are not a cocktail expert—making a winter mule recipe like this is easy and fun. And listen, everyone wants a sip once they see that classic mug filled with something bright and bubbly.
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INGREDIENTS
- Ingredients for 4 cups
- Pomegranate 1.67 cups (400 g) - juice
- Vodka 6.3 oz (180 g)
- Ginger beer 1 ½ cup (320 g)
- Lime juice 2
- Sugar 4 tsp
- Fresh ginger 1 - root
- For the glasses
- Pomegranate to taste - grains
- Sugar to taste
- Rosemary 4 sprigs
- Fresh ginger 4 slices
- Lime 1
- Ice to taste
How to prepare Pomegranate Moscow mule
To prepare the pomegranate Moscow mule, start by cleaning the fruit. Remove the cap by cutting it with a smooth-bladed knife. Rotate the fruit on the cutting board below your hands 1, this way the pulp will soften. Cut into the 4 white, clearly visible parts 2 and start to deseed the fruit. With this operation just completed, it should be easier to detach the seeds. Collect them in a bowl 3
and then blend everything 4. Transfer everything to a sieve 5 and obtain the juice by pressing with a spatula 6.
Transfer the juice to a container, add the juice of 2 limes 7, squeeze 1 peeled ginger root 8, and finally add the sugar. Mix everything and let it macerate for a couple of hours 9.
After the time has passed, proceed to decorate the typical Moscow mule mugs or glasses. Cut 4 slices of ginger and 4 of lime 10, with the other half of the citrus moisten the edge of the glass by rubbing the pulp on the glass rim 11. Then frost the rim by immersing the wet part in sugar 12.
Fill the containers halfway with ice, and for each, pour 1.5 ounces of vodka 13, 2.7 oz of ginger beer 14, and 1/4 of the pomegranate syrup 15.
Stir well and complete with 1 tablespoon of pomegranate seeds, 1 sprig of rosemary 16, a slice of ginger and one of lime 17, and your Pomegranate Moscow Mule is ready, all that's left is to sip it nice and cold 18.