Easy Apple Cider Moscow Mule Cocktail
Is it even fall without apples and apple cider? I don’t think so! Every year when that first cool breeze rolls in, this apple cider cocktail lands right back on my radar. It’s fresh, cozy, and comes together in minutes. Think of it as Fall in a copper mug!
Servings: 1 cocktail
Equipment
- Moscow Mule 2
Ingredients
- 2 oz 1/4 cup apple cider
- 2 oz 1/4 cup vodka*
- 3 oz ginger beer
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Garnish with apple slices spinkle of cinnamon, cinnamon stick and rosemary.
Instructions
- Add in the apple cider, vodka, and lime juice to a shaker and shake for 20 seconds.
- Fill a copper mug with ice and pour the mixture from the shaker. Top off with the ginger beer.
- Garnish with apple slices, spinkle of cinnamon, cinnamon stick, and rosemary.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Use a copper mug. It’s not just for looks – the copper keeps the drink extra cold and enhances that crisp bite from the ginger beer.
- Make it a caramel apple cocktail. Swap regular vodka for caramel-flavored vodka. It’s sweet, smooth, and perfect for fall entertaining.
- Go keto or sugar-free. Mix up a sugar-free apple cider packet (the Alpine brand is great) and use diet ginger beer instead of regular. You’ll keep that refreshing flavor with fewer carbs.
- Mocktail version. Replace the vodka with sparkling water for a cold cocktail that’s alcohol-free but still festive enough for kids or guests who prefer a lighter option.
- Hosting a crowd? Multiply the ingredients by four and mix everything except the ginger beer in a large pitcher. Keep it chilled until guests arrive, then add the ginger beer right before serving for the perfect fizz.
- If you’ve got extra cider or made a big batch, don’t let it go to waste! Store any leftover cocktail (without the ginger beer added) in a sealed jar or pitcher in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cocktail | Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Sodium: 24mg | Sugar: 19g