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California Mule

Name: California Mule
Ingredients: 1.5 oz Sonoma Distilling Co California Bourbon; 1/2 oz Mandarin Orange Juice; 1/2 oz Fresh Lime Juice; 2 bar spoon Rich Demerara Syrup; 1 tsp Pomegranate Arils (muddle); 2 ea Mandarin Orange Segments (muddle); 1-2 oz Ginger Beer (top)

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By Kate Geary

Submitted on: March 1, 2026

Communal

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Bring a little Golden State energy to your cocktail hour. ☀️🥃 Meet the California Mule — bright, citrusy, and just the right amount of spicy for spring. This sunny sipper starts with Sonoma Distilling Co. California Bourbon, a velvety-smooth blend of wheated and high-rye styles. With warm notes of toasted vanilla, almond, toffee brittle, and coffee, it’s the perfect base for a Kentucky Mule with a laid-back West Coast twist. Fresh mandarin, ruby pomegranate, and zesty lime bring the sunshine,...

Ingredients

1.5 oz
Sonoma Distilling Co California Bourbon

1/2 oz
Mandarin Orange Juice

1/2 oz
Fresh Lime Juice

2 bar spoon
Rich Demerara Syrup

1 tsp
Pomegranate Arils (muddle)

2 ea
Mandarin Orange Segments (muddle)

1-2 oz
Ginger Beer (top)

Tools

Muddler
Boston Shaker
Hawthorne Strainer
Jigger
fine mesh strainer

Instructions

Garnish

pomegranate arils + fresh mint

Build

Shake & Strain

Glass

Copper Mug

By Kate Geary

Creator of @liquidplaylist

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1️⃣ Muddle 1 tsp pomegranate arils with mandarin segments in a shaker. 2️⃣ Add bourbon, juices, and syrup. 3️⃣ Add ice and shake for 10–12 seconds. 4️⃣ Double strain into a glass filled with crushed ice. 5️⃣ Top with ginger beer and give a gentle stir. 6️⃣ Garnish with fresh pomegranate arils and mint.

Editor's Note

Sonoma Distilling Co. bourbon provides a toasted, wheated backbone that cuts through the bright mandarin and ginger spice. A refreshing, fruit-forward riff on the classic Mule.

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13 April 2026

This looks like the perfect drink for a sunny afternoon! The combination of bourbon with mandarin and pomegranate sounds incredibly refreshing. Beautifully done!