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Apple cider Moscow Mule served in a chilled copper mug with crushed ice, apple slices, mint, and cinnamon sticks.
Hannah Cooking

Apple Cider Moscow Mule

This apple cider Moscow Mule blends crisp apple cider, spicy ginger beer, vodka, and lime for a refreshing fall cocktail that tastes like autumn in a copper mug.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chill Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 drinks
Course: Cocktails, Drinks, Fall Recipe
Cuisine: American, Autumn, Seasonal
Calories: 175
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 oz Vodka Plain or vanilla vodka
  • 3 oz Apple cider Fresh or store bought
  • 3 oz Ginger beer Chilled, spicy preferred
  • ½ oz Lime juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon Maple syrup Optional, for sweetness
  • 1 cup Ice cubes Fills copper mug
Garnish
  • 1 slice Apple For garnish
  • 1 stick Cinnamon For garnish
  • 1 sprig Fresh mint Optional for freshness

Equipment

  • Copper mugs Traditional serving cups that keep drinks icy cold
  • Jigger For accurate ingredient measurement
  • Bar spoon To stir without losing carbonation
  • Knife For slicing apple garnish
  • Ice scoop For crushed or cubed ice

Method
 

  1. Add ice to chilled copper mug.
  2. Add vodka and apple cider.
  3. Squeeze in fresh lime juice.
  4. Pour ginger beer slowly to preserve fizz.
  5. Gently combine ingredients.
  6. Add apple slice, cinnamon stick, and mint.
    Apple cider Moscow Mule served in a chilled copper mug with crushed ice, apple slices, mint, and cinnamon sticks.

Notes

Nutrition facts are estimated and may vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes used