Ginger Pomegranate Mule
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Ginger Pomegranate Mule
Description
This Ginger Pomegranate Mule features a ginger simple syrup made by simmering peeled fresh ginger with sugar and water, capturing its spicy aroma and flavor. The syrup is steeped to intensify the taste and stored in the refrigerator until used. Combining pomegranate juice, vodka, and the ginger syrup in a shaker with ice produces a balanced base that’s tart, sweet, and mildly spicy.
After shaking, the cocktail is poured over ice into copper mugs and topped with ginger beer for effervescence and extra ginger bite. This layering introduces carbonation and a crisp finish characteristic of mule-style drinks.
To serve multiple guests, the recipe can be scaled up and mixed in a pitcher, maintaining the proportions for consistent flavor. The cocktail is best enjoyed fresh to appreciate the balance of tart and spicy flavors brought by the pomegranate and ginger components.
The simple syrup quantity is sufficient for making several drinks, and the method allows adjustments in strength by varying ginger steeping time or syrup amount to taste.
Ingredients
Ginger Simple Syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 ginger root peeled, fresh, piece
Ginger Pomegranate Mule
- 2 oz. pomegranate juice 100%
- 1 ½ oz. vodka
- 1 oz. ginger simple syrup recipe above
- 4 oz. ginger beer
- ice
Instructions
Make the Ginger Simple Syrup
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat the water and sugar over medium-high heat.
- Add the peeled ginger, and bring to a simmer.
- When the sugar has completely dissolved into the water, remove from the heat.
- Let the mixture steep for 30 minutes, then remove the ginger and store in the refrigerator until time to serve.
Make the Ginger Pomegranate Mules
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the pomegranate juice, vodka, ginger simple syrup and ice.
- Pour into copper mugs over more ice.
- Top with the ginger beer.
- Enjoy immediately!
Notes
- The ginger simple syrup recipe yields enough syrup for 7-8 mules, depending on liquid loss from ginger steeping.
- You can double or triple both the syrup and cocktail quantities to serve larger groups.
- For a pitcher-style serving, mix 12 oz pomegranate juice, 9 oz vodka, 6 oz ginger syrup, and 24 oz ginger beer; stir and serve immediately over ice.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1cocktail
Amount Per Serving
Calories 202 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 202kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 45g | 90% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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