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.
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 231kcal
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
- In a small saucepan, add the water, sugar, and smashed ginger.¼ cup water, 1 inch knob fresh ginger, ¼ cup granulated sugar
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
- 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.
- 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
- In a cocktail mixing glass or cocktail shaker, add the fresh sage leaves and sliced ginger to gently muddle them and release their oils.3-4 fresh sage leaves, 1 slice fresh ginger
- Pour in the vodka, pomegranate juice, ginger syrup, and lime juice.2 oz vodka, 1 oz pomegranate juice, 1 oz ginger syrup, 1 oz fresh lime juice
- Fill the mixer or shaker with ice, then stir or shake until chilled.ice
- Strain the mixture into a copper mule mug filled with ice.
- Top the glass with ginger beer for fizz.ginger beer
- Garnish with pomegranate seeds and a fresh sage sprig. Enjoy cold!Pomegranate seeds and sage sprig
Notes
Big Batch Christmas Mule Recipe
- 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.
Mocktail Instructions
Follow the above recipe but swap the vodka for a non-alcoholic spirit or add more pomegranate juice and ginger beer instead!Nutrition
Serving: 1cocktail | Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 20mg | Potassium: 121mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg