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Putting a festive spin on a classic Moscow Mule with this bubbly Pomegranate Champagne Mule. Fresh winter citrus, pomegranate juice, double the ginger, and a good splash of vodka. Then, top it off with ginger beer, bubbly champagne, and sweet sugared rosemary. This cocktail recipe is so easy to create, simply mix everything together for a festive holiday cocktail that’s perfectly sweetened, and so delicious! This drink can be made ahead of time for easy holiday parties and new years eve. Tip? Make the punch bowl variation to serve to family and friends! Everyone loves a champagne Mule!
Happy Christmas Drink Saturday! I’m overly excited today. For one, I adore this pomegranate champagne cocktail and have been envisioning it ever since I thought it up months ago. And two, it’s Thanksgiving night as I’m typing this, the snow is falling outside my window, and I’m more grateful than ever for all of you. Wow, this Thanksgiving was one for the books. We’ve never seen so many HBH recipes made in one day.
I’m in awe and feeling so well-loved by this HBH family we’ve built. I love my family more than anything…but my HBH is family is right up there with them. Just needed to say a big thank you to you guys. You guys all killed it with your cooking and baking…and cocktail making this year!! ‘
Alright, onto today’s drink! This champagne mule is one I’ve been dreaming up for a long while. It all started with these gorgeous copper mugs I found. To me, they had a Christmas cocktail written all over them. At first, I wasn’t sure what drink I wanted to create with these mugs, but then, about a month ago, this pomegranate champagne mule came to mind…
And then, slowly over the course of November, it developed into everything you see. And you know? It might just end up my favorite of the season.
Here are the quick and simple details.
This is such a simple drink. First, gather your ingredients. Fresh lime juice, grapefruit, pomegranate juice, rosemary, ginger, a little bit of vodka, ginger beer, and of course, champagne (sparkling wine works too).
Find yourself a cocktail shaker or even just a mason jar. Add everything in except the ginger beer and champagne, and then shake, shake, shake.
At this point, strain the drink into your glass and top it off with ginger beer, then champagne.
SIMPLE, but GOOD.
You can also make this into more of a punch for serving guests. If doing so, I would probably recommend doubling the recipe, depending on how many people you plan to serve…or if you just know your crowd will be going back for seconds.
Make the drink extra pretty…
Candied rosemary…my favorite cocktail garnish to add to drinks this time of year. It’s delicious and so pretty. I love the way it sparkles like snow! Fresh pomegranate arils are also great to add!
And the best part? It’s so simple to make. Just grab some fresh rosemary sprigs, dampen them with water, and cover them in granulated sugar. Let the rosemary dry for an hour at room temperature. Now you have pretty, glistening rosemary that’s the perfect final touch to this bourbon sour.
And you guys? That’s kind of it for this drink. It’s not a classic Mule, but it sure is fun. And that addition of bubbly champagne makes it even better than the original. I know this will be on repeat at my house when family arrives for Christmas. They love a good Moscow Mule, but add pomegranate, double the ginger, and champagne into the mix?
Everything they’d ever want out of a holiday cocktail.
Shop My Favorite Moscow Mule Mugs Below
Looking for other easy holiday drinks? Here are my favorites:Â
Rudolph’s Rockin’ Pomegranate Jingle Juice Punch
The Spicy Sweet Grinch Cocktail
Lastly, if you make this Pomegranate Champagne Mule, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Pomegranate Champagne Mule
Servings: 1 drink
Calories Per Serving: 955 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup pomegranate juice
- juice from half of a lime
- juice from 1/4 of a small grapefruit, plus grapefruit slices for serving
- 1 1/2 ounces vodka
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger (optional)
- 2 ounces ginger beer chilled
- champagne, chilled, for topping
- pomegranate arils and sugared rosemary, for serving
Instructions
- 1. In a cocktail shaker or glass jar, combine pomegranate juice, lime juice, grapefruit juice, vodka, and ginger. Fill with ice and shake 1 minute to infuse the drink.2. Strain into a Moscow Mule mug, champagne, or wine glass filled with ice. Add the ginger beer and top with the champagne. Serve with sugared rosemary, a grapefruit wedge, and pomegranate arils. Drink and enjoy!
Sugared Rosemary
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Gently run rosemary sprigs under a little water to dampen and place on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle the rosemary with granulated sugar on all sides, making sure the rosemary is thoroughly coated in sugar. Allow to dry on the baking sheet for 1 hour. The rosemary can be made 1 day in advance and stored at room temperature.
Pomegranate Champagne Mule Punch
Servings: 8
Calories Per Serving: 260 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cups pomegranate juice
- juice of 2 limes (about 1/2 cup)
- juice of 1 small grapefruit (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 1/2 cups (12 ounces) vodka
- 1-2 tablespoons grated ginger (optional)
- 2 (8 ounce) cans ginger beers chilled
- 1 (750ml) bottle champagne, chilled
- pomegranate arils and sugared rosemary, for serving
Instructions
- 1. In a pitcher, combine pomegranate juice, lime juice, grapefruit juice, vodka, and ginger. Stir to combine. Chill until ready to serve, at least 1 hour.2. Pour into Moscow Mule mugs, champagne, or wine glasses with ice. To each drink, add the ginger beer and top with the champagne. Serve with sugared rosemary, a grapefruit wedge, and pomegranate arils. Drink and enjoy!
Sugared Rosemary
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Gently run rosemary sprigs under a little water to dampen and place onto the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle the rosemary with granulated sugar on all sides, making sure the rosemary is thoroughly coated in sugar. Allow to dry on the baking sheet for 1 hour. The rosemary can be made 1 day in advance and stored at room temperature.
Where did you get the beautiful copper handled mug? So festive and gorgeous.
Hi Pam! It was a fun little vintage find but they have similar ones online! 🙂 xT
Do I need to strain this before serving?
Hey Morgan,
Yes, you are going to strain this before serving. Please let me know if you give this recipe a try, I hope you love it! xT
absolutely delicious & so pretty.. thank you for sharing.. Happy Holidays
Hey Kelley,
Happy Wednesday!!🎇 I am delighted to hear that this recipe was enjoyed and appreciate you making it! xx
Super hit for my annual Christmas Craft night with my girlfriends last night! Personally I regret leaving out the fresh ginger, as I think it would have given me the more intense gingery taste I was missing for a mule (not missed by my guests apparently as they were quite pleased with them). I made the mixture ahead of time and chilled as suggested and served it in champagne flutes topped with The Great Gentleman spicy ginger beer and La Marca prosecco, garnished with a sugared rosemary! Looked so pretty and sparkly in the glass. Beautiful cocktail!
Hey Allison,
Thanks so much for making this recipe and sharing your review! Love to hear that it was enjoyed! Happy Sunday!🎄
Is it possible to make this in a punchbowl instead of individual cups? Can I put the ginger beer and champagne into the punchbowl and combine it all? Thanks!
Hey Tera,
Totally, that will work well for you! Let me know if you have any other questions! Cheers! xx
How does this not have a five star rating from everyone? Festive, fun, easy, delicious.
Hey Nina,
Awesome!! I love to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks a bunch for giving it a go! Have the best weekend! xxT
We loved this. Shared it with family on Christmas Eve and it was a big hit. Just the right mix of fruity and tart, not too sweet. Definitely worth the extra step to make the sugared rosemary, it looked so pretty and added a sparkling touch to this beauty.
Hey Amy,
Fantastic! Love hearing that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for giving it a try! xTieghan
My new favorite cocktail…YUM! Thank you for the recipe.
Thanks so much Jessica! Happy New Year! xTieghan
Hi Tieghan!
I have made these drinks before for family and friends, and they are a big hit every time. To change it up a bit, I was wondering if switching out the pomegranate juice/seeds for cranberries would work? Or would that be too tart? Thanks for your help!
Hey Noelle,
I think that would work well, I am so glad you have been enjoying the recipes! Happy New Year! xTieghan
Made these for Christmas Eve and they were such a hit!! Everyone raved! Used Rachel’s ginger beer and everyone was asking for more!! Made in a pitcher so was easy to make ahead and then put together on request.
Hey Elly,
Thanks so much for giving the recipe a try, I am thrilled that it worked out for you! Happy Holidays! xTieghan