Spicy Sweet Grinch Cocktail

• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

• 2-4 finely chopped fresh mint leaves, plus more for serving

• 2 ounces vodka

• juice from 1/2 lime juice

• juice from 1/2 of a small grapefruit

• 2 teaspoons honey

• 1-2 jalapeño slices

• ginger beer for topping

• pomegranate arils, for serving

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