Apple Cider Moscow Mule is a great recipe to have on hand for the holidays! This fun twist on a traditional Moscow Mule is so easy to make and is ready in just minutes!
If you are looking for a delicious and festive way to change up your Moscow Mule, you have to try this tasty recipe for an Apple Cider Moscow Mule. Made with apple cider, vodka, ginger beer, and lime juice, you are going to love this sweet and slightly spicy drink!
And, if you love festive drinks, be sure to try these Cranberry Moscow Mules or these Rossini Cocktails.
Why You Need to Make this Drink
If you’ve never had a Moscow Mule before, it’s a sweet and slightly spicy vodka drink made with ginger beer and lime juice. The drink is commonly served in a copper mug, which takes on the cold temperature of the drink.
This Apple Cider Moscow Mule is a fun take on this delicious cocktail. The apple cider adds a subtly sweet apple flavor.
It’s a great drink to have around for the holidays plus it’s so easy to make. The recipe can easily be increased to make more than one drink at a time.
I like to serve these all throughout the holiday season, whenever I can buy apple cider. It’s great for holiday meals or just to sip on while you’re decorating the house or trimming the tree.
So, if you are looking for a festive drink or just fun take on a Moscow Mule, give this Apple Cider Moscow Mule recipe a try!
Ingredients
To make an Apple Cider Moscow Mule you will need: apple cider, vodka, ginger beer, and lime juice.
- Apple Cider: apple cider is a raw and unsweetened drink made from pressed apples. It’s usually available during the fall and winter months. In a pinch, you can use apple juice in its place, but be sure you’re not using apple cider vinegar.
- Vodka: use a good quality vodka here. I always prefer Tito’s for its smooth finish.
- Ginger Beer: despite its name, ginger beer is actually a nonalcoholic drink made from ginger, sugar, and water. It’s got some spice to it from the ginger and is essential for making a Moscow Mule.
- Lime: a squeeze of fresh lime juice is another essential flavor in a Moscow Mule. Don’t use too much of it here that it hides the flavor of the apple cider.
How to Make an Apple Cider Moscow Mule
This recipe for Apple Cider Moscow Mule comes together fast and has so many delicious flavors. It’s great for the holidays or whenever you can get fresh apple cider.
This drink is best served in a copper mug. This is the classic way to drink a Moscow Mule and keep the drink super cold as well.
You can make this cocktail in the mug rather than having to use a shaker. Feel free to start with ice already in the mug. I like to add it later so the ice cubes don’t freeze together.
Firstly, pour in the 3 ounces of apple cider. Next, add in 2 ounces of both vodka and ginger beer. Then, add in a squeeze of lime juice and stir the liquids altogether.
Add in the ice cubes until the glass is full. Stir again to make sure the ice cubes don’t all stick together.
Garnish with a cinnamon stick and wedge of lime. Serve immediately.
Expert Tips
- Be sure you are using apple cider and not apple juice or apple cider vinegar here!
- Use a good quality vodka.
- Ginger beer is a nonalcoholic drink that can be found in most grocery stores. It adds both fizz and a hint of spice to the drink.
- I like to add the ice cubes in afterwards so they don’t freeze together when making the drink.
- You can easily double or triple the recipe and make a batch of these ahead of time. When ready to serve, just pour into a cooper mug and add ice.
Frequently Asked Questions
A classic Moscow Mule is a cocktail made with vodka, ginger beer, and lime juice and served in a copper mug. You can change the flavors of the drink by adding in beverages such as cranberry juice or apple cider.
Copper is great for conducting temperature so when a drink is poured in a copper cup it maintains that cold temperature and keeps the drink chilled longer.
An apple cider mule is similar to a traditional mule with the addition of apple cider. The ingredients include apple cider, vodka, ginger beer, and lime juice.
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Apple Cider Moscow Mule
Equipment
- Copper Moscow Mule Mug
Ingredients
- 3 ounces apple cider
- 2 ounces vodka
- 2 ounces ginger beer
- ½ lime, juiced
- ice
- cinnamon stick for garnish, optional
Instructions
- In a copper Moscow Mule mug, combine the apple cider, vodka, ginger beer, and lime juice. Add in enough ice to fill the mug. Stir drink and garnish with a cinnamon stick and lime wedge.
Notes
- Be sure you are using apple cider and not apple juice or apple cider vinegar here!
- Use a good quality vodka.
- Ginger beer is a nonalcoholic drink that can be found in most grocery stores. It adds both fizz and a hint of spice to the drink.
- I like to add my ice cubes in afterwards so they don’t freeze together when making the drink.
- You can easily double or triple the recipe and make a batch of these ahead of time. When ready to serve, just pour into a cooper mug and add ice.
Charles
A nice new twist on a classic! Apple Cider Moscow Mule! Thanks for sharing!
Gloria
Moscow Mule is a hit all year long. On the hot summer days at bbq parties. Around the fire on cool crisp fall afternoons.
Ned
So awesome for the holidays to make for friends and family!
Tayler
Ivw been looking for a fun cocktail for Christmas, and this one looks amazing! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!
Janessa
This twist on a Moscow mule is perfect for the holidays! I’m having guests over this weekend and am definitely adding this to the menu.