Apple Mule Drink Recipe
The Apple Mule Drink is a refreshing twist on the classic Moscow Mule, blending crisp apple cider with the zesty kick of ginger beer. To make it, combine vodka, apple cider, and fresh lime juice in a copper mug filled with ice. Top with ginger beer, stir, and garnish with apple slices and mint. It's the perfect fall cocktail!
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker or stirring spoon
- Jigger or measuring spoon
- Muddler (optional)
- Highball or mule mug (for serving)
- Grater (for fresh ginger)
- Knife (for apple slices)
- Citrus squeezer or reamer (for lime juice)
Ingredients
- 1 ½ ounces vodka
- 3 ounces fresh apple cider
- 4 ounces ginger beer
- 1 tablespoon apple butter
- 1-2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger
- ½ ounce fresh lime juice
- Apple slices for garnish
- Cinnamon stick optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Grate 1-2 teaspoons of fresh ginger. Slice the apple for garnish. Squeeze ½ ounce of lime juice.
- In a cocktail shaker or mixing glass, combine the vodka, fresh apple cider, ginger beer, apple butter, grated ginger, and fresh lime juice. Stir well until the apple butter is fully dissolved and all ingredients are mixed.
- Fill a highball or mule mug with ice. Pour the mixed ingredients into the glass over the ice. Garnish with apple slices and optionally add a cinnamon stick for extra flavor and decoration.
- Stir gently before drinking. Sip and enjoy this refreshing, seasonal apple mule cocktail!