Apple Cider Mule

5 from 1 vote

Experience autumn in a glass with the Apple Cider Mule! This delightful cocktail blends smooth vodka, tangy apple cider, and zesty ginger beer, creating a refreshing and spicy drink that captures the essence of fall. Garnished with crisp apple slices and a fragrant cinnamon stick, it's the perfect way to savor the season with every sip.

Prep Time5

Cook Time0

Total Time5

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Servings: cocktail

Calories: 157kcal

Author: Nataša

Equipment

copper mug
bar spoon (or any other long spoon)
jigger

Ingredients

2 oz apple cider (NOT apple cider vinegar)
1 ½ oz vodka
½ oz lime juice
3 oz ginger beer

Instructions

Add ice, vodka, apple cider, and lime juice to a copper mug and stir with a bar spoon.
Top with ginger beer.
Add garnish and serve immediately!

Notes

Alcohol Variations: The traditional Moscow mule recipe calls for vodka, but you can also substitute bourbon, spiced rum, or gin. Bourbon complements the drink with a richer, deeper flavor that goes well with apple cider. Spiced rum is an excellent choice for a warmer, more aromatic twist. Gin is the way to go for a drink with crisp, herbal notes.
Apple Cider Mocktail Mule: For a non-alcoholic version, omit the vodka and adjust the proportions of apple cider and ginger beer for a refreshing mocktail. Additionally, you can try this version of the apple cider mocktail.
Sweetness Adjustments: Include some apple brown sugar syrup for added sweetness.
Chill All Ingredients: Before mixing, make sure all the ingredients, including apple cider, ginger beer, and vodka, are well-chilled. This is essential to maintaining the drink's refreshing quality and avoiding excessive flavor dilution from using too much ice.
Garnish Creatively: Enhance the presentation with creative garnishes. In addition to apple slices and a cinnamon stick, consider adding a rosemary sprig or a twist of lemon peel for extra aroma and visual appeal. Traditional garnishes include fresh apple slices and a cinnamon stick. You can also use a rosemary sprig, a lemon peel twist, or a pear slice.

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