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December 1, 2014
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Pomegranate Moscow Mule

Introducing your new favorite cocktail: the Pomegranate Moscow Mule! You’ll love this California-style twist on the traditional recipe!

Pomegranate Moscow Mule

If you are looking for a tasty, no-fuss cocktail to serve your guests this holiday season, the search is over! Using traditional Moscow Mule ingredients and fresh, local pomegranates, these flavors create a sweet and sophisticated drink that you will be itchin’ to serve.

Birdseye, close-up of Pomegranate Moscow Mule

Adding the pomegranate arils as a garnish makes this a cocktail masterpiece!

Focus on the copper mug with mint sticking out of mug

Lets make one! Or two, or three…

Ingredients, mint, pomegranate vodka, ginger beer, fresh pomegranate juice

Here’s what you’ll need to make a Pomegranate Moscow Mule:

Pouring vodka over ice in copper mug

Fill your cup with ice and add about 1/2 cup of vodka.

Pouring pomegranate juice over ice in copper mug

Pour about 2 T. of fresh pomegranate juice into your mug.

Adding the ginger beer into copper mug

Add the ginger beer to fill the mug.

Adding fresh pomegranates into mug to top off drink

Add fresh pomegranates and more ice if needed.

Drink topped off with mint sprig.

Top with a sprig of mint and enjoy!

Two Completed Pomegranate Moscow Mules, Birdseye View

Make more and serve up some holiday cheer!

Close-Up of Pomegranate Moscow Mule.

Can’t get enough pomegranates? Check out our Fall Harvest Bowl, California-Style Winter Juice, and Pomegranate Apple Basil Refresher!

 

Pomegranate Moscow Mule

Pomegranate Moscow Mule

Susan, CA Grown
You'll love this delicious twist on the standard Moscow Mule! Pomegranate season is short but oh-so-sweet, so be sure to enjoy it while you can!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1 cocktail
Calories 390 kcal

Equipment

  • Copper mugs (optional)

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup vodka regular or pomegranate flavored
  • 1 cup ginger beer
  • 2 tablespoons fresh pomegranate juice*
  • 1/8 cup pomegranate arils
  • Fresh mint to garnish

Instructions
 

  • Fill your cup with ice and add about 1/2 cup of vodka.
  • Add about 2 T. of fresh pomegranate juice.
  • Add the ginger beer to fill the mug.
  • Add fresh pomegranates and more ice if needed.
  • Top with a sprig of mint and enjoy!

Notes

*here's how to make fresh pomegranate juice!
 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 21mgPotassium: 115mgFiber: 1gSugar: 27gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cocktails, moscow mule, pomegranate, wine cocktail
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