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Easy Apple Cider Moscow Mule for Fall Gatherings

A condensation-covered copper mug filled with an apple cider moscow mule, garnished with apple slices and a cinnamon stick.

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Make this quick Apple Cider Moscow Mule, a refreshing fall cocktail that combines crisp apple cider, spicy ginger beer, and vodka. It is simple to assemble and perfect for autumn parties or cozy evenings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 oz Vodka
  • 4 oz Apple Cider (unfiltered recommended)
  • 3 oz Ginger Beer (spicy variety works best)
  • 0.5 oz Fresh Lime Juice
  • Ice cubes
  • Garnish: Apple slice and Cinnamon stick

Instructions

  1. Chill your copper mugs or highball glasses before starting.
  2. Fill the mug completely with ice cubes.
  3. Pour the vodka, apple cider, and fresh lime juice over the ice.
  4. Top the mixture with the ginger beer.
  5. Gently stir the drink once or twice to combine the ingredients without losing carbonation.
  6. Garnish each mug with a thin apple slice and a cinnamon stick for aroma.
  7. For a pitcher version, mix the vodka, cider, and lime juice in a pitcher over ice, and top with ginger beer just before serving.

Notes

  • For a Spiced Apple variation, add a dash of ground cinnamon or nutmeg to the liquid before topping with ginger beer.
  • To make a Caramel Apple Moscow Mule, add 0.5 oz of caramel syrup to the mix before stirring.
  • If you are looking for alternatives to traditional cooking methods, consider how precision tools like a sous-vide precision cooker can sometimes be adapted for infusions, though this recipe is best made fresh.
  • This recipe serves one; scale ingredients for a larger batch suitable for meal planning for a party.

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