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Christmas Moscow Mule (holiday cocktail + mocktail)

This Christmas Moscow Mule made with pomegranate, fresh ginger, and sage, is the perfect festive cocktail for the holiday season! Instructions for Big Batch and Christmas Mule Mocktail included.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 231 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Ginger Simple Syrup
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 inch knob fresh ginger smashed
  • ¼ cup water
Christmas Moscow Mule
  • 3-4 fresh sage leaves for muddling
  • 1 slice fresh ginger peeled; for muddling
  • 2 oz vodka
  • 1 oz pomegranate juice
  • 1 oz ginger syrup
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • ice
  • ginger beer to top
  • Pomegranate seeds and sage sprig for garnish

Instructions

Make the Simple Syrup
    Cup of Yum
  1. In a small saucepan, add the water, sugar, and smashed ginger.
  2. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
  3. Once the sugar has completely dissolved, reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 10-15 minutes to infuse the ginger flavor.
  4. Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the syrup to cool slightly. Strain out the ginger slices using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a clean container. Let the syrup cool to room temperature, then transfer it to a bottle or jar. It will keep in the refrigerator for about 2 weeks.
Make the Christmas Mule
  1. In a cocktail mixing glass or cocktail shaker, add the fresh sage leaves and sliced ginger to gently muddle them and release their oils.
  2. Pour in the vodka, pomegranate juice, ginger syrup, and lime juice.
  3. Fill the mixer or shaker with ice, then stir or shake until chilled.
  4. Strain the mixture into a copper mule mug filled with ice.
  5. Top the glass with ginger beer for fizz.
  6. Garnish with pomegranate seeds and a fresh sage sprig. Enjoy cold!

Notes

  • Follow the above recipe but swap the vodka for a non-alcoholic spirit or add more pomegranate juice and ginger beer instead!
  • 12 oz vodka
  • 8 oz pomegranate juice
  • 3 oz fresh lime juice (about 3 limes)
  • 4 oz ginger syrup (adjust to taste, more if you like it sweeter)
  • 12 oz ginger beer
  • 6-8 fresh sage leaves (plus extra for garnish)
  • Ice (for the pitcher and serving)
  • Pomegranate seeds (for garnish)
  • In the pitcher, add the fresh sage leaves. Gently muddle them with a muddler or the back of a spoon to release their oils and aroma.
  • Add the vodka, pomegranate juice, lime juice, and ginger syrup to the pitcher. Stir well to combine.
  • Fill the pitcher halfway with ice to chill the drink.
  • Just before serving, pour in the ginger beer and stir gently to combine, preserving the fizz.
  • Pour the mule into glasses filled with ice and garnish with pomegranate seeds, lime slices, and a sprig of fresh sage for a beautiful, aromatic touch.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cocktail Calories 231kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 0.2g (0%) Fat 0.1g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.02g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.02g Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g Sodium 20mg (1%) Potassium 121mg (3%) Fiber 0.2g (1%) Sugar 25g (50%) Vitamin A 14IU (0%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 12mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1cocktail

Amount Per Serving

Calories 231

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cocktail
Calories 231kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 0.2g 0%
Fat 0.1g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.02g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.02g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0%
Sodium 20mg 1%
Potassium 121mg 3%
Fiber 0.2g 1%
Sugar 25g 50%
Vitamin A 14IU 0%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.