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Pomegranate Christmas mules in copper mugs with fresh ginger and pomegranate arils
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Pomegranate Christmas Mule

This pomegranate Christmas mule is a festive twist on the classic Moscow mule, made with vodka, pomegranate juice, fig jam, fresh ginger, and lime, then topped with ginger beer. It's light, fizzy, and ready in 5 minutes.
Course Beverage
Cuisine American
Keyword alcoholic, Beverage, drinks, fall recipe, holiday
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 person
Calories 292kcal

Ingredients

  • Cocktail
  • 2 ounces vodka
  • Juice of 1/2 lime about 1/2 ounce
  • 1/3 cup pomegranate juice
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fig jam
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger finely grated
  • Ice
  • 3 ounces ginger beer
  • Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon pomegranate arils
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 lime wedge optional
  • 1 thin slice fresh ginger optional

Instructions

  • Prep the mug: Fill a copper mug or cocktail glass with ice and set it aside.
  • Grate the ginger: Peel the ginger and finely grate it with a microplane or small grater.
  • Add the base: Add the vodka, lime juice, pomegranate juice, fig jam, and grated ginger to a cocktail shaker.
  • Add ice: Fill the shaker about halfway with ice and seal it tightly.
  • Shake: Shake hard for about 1 minute, until the fig jam is fully broken up and the shaker feels very cold.
  • Strain: Strain into the prepared mug. If your fig jam has seeds or skin pieces, pour through a fine mesh strainer too for a smoother drink.
  • Top with ginger beer: Taste first. If you'd like it sweeter, shake in another 1/2 tablespoon of fig jam. Then top with the ginger beer and stir gently once.
  • Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with pomegranate arils and add a cinnamon stick, a lime wedge, and a slice of fresh ginger. Serve right away.

Notes

  • Shake well: Fig jam is thick, so shake longer than you would for a regular mule.
  • Double strain: Use a fine mesh strainer if your fig jam has large seeds or skin pieces.
  • Sweeter: Add another 1/2 tablespoon of fig jam before topping with ginger beer.
  • Mocktail: Skip the vodka and add an extra splash of pomegranate juice.
  • Big batch: Mix everything except the ginger beer in a pitcher a few hours ahead and refrigerate. Top each glass with ginger beer when serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 6oz | Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 22mg | Potassium: 277mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg