Spicy Ginger Pomegranate Mule
A little bit sweet and a little bit spicy and for festive holiday parties!
Servings: 1 Moscow Mule
Calories: 247kcal
Ingredients
- 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
