Spicy Ginger Pomegranate Moscow Mule.

Spicy Ginger Pomegranate Moscow Mule: Vodka mixed with lime juice, pomegranate juice, spicy jalapeños, and topped off with ginger beer. It’s a little bit sweet and a little bit spicy, perfectly fitting for a winter cocktail. Finish each Moscow Mule with sugared mint and pomegranate arils. It’s both festive and warming, perfect for holiday parties and cold winter nights.

The excitement is building, Christmas is nearly here! We’re just days away from the most special and festive time of year!

No matter what your plans are for this week, everyone is looking for a great cocktail to mix up. For me, it wouldn’t be the holidays without mixing up fun cocktails.

Mixing up drinks has become something I love about the holidays. Whether we’re home or traveling, like we are this year. My brothers, cousins, and sister-in-law all begin to pile into my kitchen at 5 o’clock pretty much every day as we celebrate Christmas and New Year’s! A spicy, minty Moscow Mule is the drink that everyone asks for on repeat.

I first started making them spicy when my brother, Red, asked if I could make his Mule spicy. I’d honestly never thought to do that, but I loved the idea.

That was a few years ago, and I’d shaken the drink up with Cayenne. Now, I prefer to use jalapeños as we like the flavor better!

These are the details

Ingredients – with alcohol 

• vodka
• lime juice
• pomegranate juice
• mint
• ginger beer
• sugar – for the sugared mint

Ingredients – with no alcohol 

• lime juice
• pomegranate juice
• mint
• ginger beer
• sugar, for the sugared mint
• apple cider vinegar – if you like a little zing, zing

Special Tools

Just a glass! If you have Moscow Mule mugs, be sure to use those! I always think they’re so festive!

Steps:

Step 1: mix the drink

Use either a cocktail shaker or a glass jar with a lid. Mix the vodka, lime juice, pomegranate juice, jalapeño slices, and torn mint. Shake the drink for 1 or 2 minutes.

The longer you shake, the spicier the drink will be, so keep that in mind!

Step 2: pour over ice

Now, pick your cocktail glass. Again, a Moscow Mule mug is always festive and fun!

Fill the mug with ice and pour over the drink. Top off with ginger beer.

Step 3: add the sugared mint and serve

I love to make each drink special with a sprig of sugared mint and a handful of pomegranate arils.

It’s so pretty!

I plan to serve this at least once over the next few days. It’s so crazy that Christmas is here! All of the holiday parties and festive nights are in full swing!

Looking for other Christmas drinks? Here are my favorites: 

White Christmas Mojito

The North Pole Cocktail

Santa’s Nightcap

Frosted Mistletoe Margarita

Creamy Coconut White Russian

Sparkling Mistletoe Cosmo

Spicy Sweet Grinch Cocktail

Lastly, if you make this Spicy Ginger Pomegranate Mule, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And, of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!

Spicy Ginger Pomegranate Mule

5 from 3 votes

1 Moscow Mule

by Tieghan Gerard

calories 247kcal

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Ingredients 

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• ▢ 2 ounces (1/4 cup) vodka
• ▢ 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) lime juice
• ▢ 1/3 cup pomegranate juice
• ▢ 1-2 jalapeño slices
• ▢ 4 fresh mint leaves, torn
• ▢ 3/4 cup ginger beer

Instructions 

• 1. Combine the vodka, lime juice, pomegranate juice, jalapeños, and torn mint leaves in a cocktail shake or glass jar. Fill with ice and shake for 1 to 2 minutes. The longer you shake, the spicier the drink.

  2. Strain into a cocktail glass filled with ice. Pour over the ginger beer. Top with pomegranate and sugared mint.

  3. To Make A Mocktail: omit the vodka and add 1 additional tablespoon of lime juice and 1/2 cup of pomegranate juice.

Notes

Sugared Mint

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Gently run mint sprigs under a little water to dampen them. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle the mint with granulated sugar on all sides, making sure the mint is thoroughly coated in sugar. Allow to dry on the baking sheet for 1 hour. The mint can be made one day in advance and stored at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 247kcal

Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

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Spicy Ginger Pomegranate Mule Punch

5 from 3 votes

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by Tieghan Gerard

calories 200kcal

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Prep5 minutes mins

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A little bit sweet and a little bit spicy and for festive holiday parties!

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Ingredients 

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• ▢ 1 cup vodka
• ▢ 1/2 cup lime juice
• ▢ 1 1/2 cups pomegranate juice
• ▢ 1 jalapeño, sliced
• ▢ 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
• ▢ 3 bottles ginger beer
• ▢ pomegranate arils and sugared mint, for serving

Instructions 

• 1. Combine the vodka, lime juice, pomegranate juice, jalapeños, and mint in a pitcher. Stir to combine and chill for 2 hours. The longer the jalapeños sit, the spicier the drink. Strain out the jalapeños and mint and discard. Return the drink to the pitcher and chill until ready to serve.

  2. When ready to serve, fill the pitcher with ice and top off with ginger beer. Or fill glasses with the spicy mix and top each glass off with ginger beer. Top with pomegranate and sugared mint.

  3. To Make A Mocktail: omit the vodka and add an additional 1/4 tablespoon of lime juice and 2-3 cups of pomegranate juice.

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcal

Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

Did you make this recipe? Please rate & comment below.