Pomegranate and Peppermint Moscow Mules.
Festive cheer in a mug
Servings: 1 MOSCOW MULE (CAN EASILY BE DOUBLED OR TRIPLED)
Calories: 516kcal
Ingredients
- crushed ice
- 3/4 cup ginger beer
- 1/3 cup pomegranate juice
- 1-2 ounces vodka depending on your taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- pomegranate arils for topping
- candied mint for garnish (recipe below)
Candied Mint Leaves
- water
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Fill your glass with ice. Add the ginger beer, pomegranate juice, vodka and lime juice. Stir to combine. Garnish with pomegranate arils and candied mint. DRINK.
Candied Mint Leaves
- Gently dip each mint leave in water and then cover in sugar. Place on a wax paper lined cookie sheet. Repeat with the remaining leaves. Allow the leaves to dry 3-6 hours at room temperature. The mint can be made 1 day ahead and stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition
Calories: 516kcal | Carbohydrates: 90g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 35mg | Potassium: 305mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 84g | Vitamin A: 1025IU | Vitamin C: 11.6mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1.6mg