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Apple Cider Moscow Mules

Published on September 30, 2014 Updated on November 29, 2020 by Eden

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The original Apple Cider Moscow Mule recipe! This cocktail is a fall twist on a classic Moscow Mule. It’s a lightly spiced mule and is easy to make, and best served in a copper mug to keep it icy cold.

Apple cider moscow mules garnished with apple slices and a cinnamon stick

We had to put the half-gallon of apple cider we have from our apple picking adventure to good use, so Moscow Mules it is!! As much as I love a standard Moscow Mule and our popular Blueberry Moscow Mules I wanted to put a fall twist on it and this one is by far my favorite yet!

An Apple Cider Moscow Mule with sprinkled cinnamon, apple cider, a little lime, ginger vodka, and ginger beer!! Fall in a cup and until our hand-pressed apple cider is gone, it’s my go-to cocktail!

The cinnamon adds a beautiful fall aroma and the apple and ginger are a match made in cocktail heaven. Of course, the bonus is that they’re beyond easy to make! No shaking or muddling, just pour and enjoy!

Top down shot of Moscow Mules on a work surface.

How to make Apple Cider Moscow Mules – Step by Step

These delicious apple cider cocktail really couldn’t be any easier to make, it comes together in a matter of minutes with a few ingredients.

Add the vodka, apple cider, and lime juice into a copper mug, then fill it with ice.

Sprinkle a little cinnamon over the ice and then top up the mug with ginger beer.

Stir the drink and garnish with an apple slice and a cinnamon stick for a delicious fall drink!

Two Moscow mules on a wooden work surface

Why do mules have to be served in a copper mug?

Moscow Mules are traditionally served in copper mugs, like the ones you can see in the photos, and that’s not just to make them look pretty!

The metal cup keeps the cocktail delightfully cold while you drink it, and it means the ice doesn’t melt as quickly which can result in the dilution of your drink.

The history of a Moscow Mule

Despite its name, the Moscow Mule was first created in Manhatten in the 1940s. Made with vodka, ginger beer, and lime juice and garnished with a lime and mint leaves, it is a simple but wonderfully easy and refreshing cocktail.

There are many variations on the original Moscow Mule recipe, including this Apple Cider Moscow Mule. One of the most famous is the Kentucky Mule, where the vodka is replaced with bourbon.

Apple Cider Moscow Mules – a delicious fall drink recipe

It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of Moscow Mules and it felt only right that I make a fall version of one of my favorite cocktails! This mule is slightly spiced with cinnamon and apple cider gives it a wonderful freshness. Low in calories and easy to make, this mule cocktail is a must-have!

Close up of an Apple Cider Moscow Mule served n a copper mug.

Top tips for making Apple Cider Moscow Mules

  • Be sure to serve your mules in copper mugs – they make a huge difference!
  • Use a good quality ginger beer.
  • It’s best to make these mules as and when you need them, rather than making them ahead of time, otherwise the ginger beer will go flat.
  • If you are serving these mules to guests, the are best paired with spicy foods!
Two Apple Cider Moscow Mules in copper mugs.

More Moscow Mule Variations for you to try!

Lemon and Sage Moscow Mules

A Refreshing Kombucha Mule

Tokyo Mule Recipe

Raspberry Moscow Mules

French Mule Cocktail by Slow The Cook Down

The Irish Mule by Fox and Briar

If you have tried this apple cider Moscow mule recipe, or any other recipe on my blog, then please rate it and let me know how it turned out in the comments below! You can also follow me on FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM and PINTEREST to see more delicious food!

Apple Cider Moscow Mules

An easy twist on the classic Moscow Mule cocktail
4.63 from 8 votes
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple cocktail, easy cocktail recipe, mule cocktail
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 155kcal
Author: Eden

Ingredients

  • 1 oz ginger flavored vodka
  • 2 oz apple cider (store bought or homemade)
  • juice of one small lime wedge
  • 1/2 cup good quality ginger beer to top off (adjust to taste)
  • cinnamon to sprinkle

Instructions

  • In a copper mug, add the vodka, apple cider and lime juice.
  • Fill the glass with ice, sprinkle cinnamon over the ice, then top off with ginger beer.
  • Stir well and garnish with an apple slice and cinnamon stick.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Apple Cider Moscow Mules
Amount Per Serving (0 g)
Calories 155
% Daily Value*
Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 15mg1%
Potassium 57mg2%
Carbohydrates 22g7%
Sugar 21g23%
Protein 0g0%
Vitamin C 1.5mg2%
Iron 0.3mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. Shae says

    October 2, 2014 at 11:12 am

    Such a fun fall twist to a classic cocktail! The apple and ginger combo sounds perfect.

    XX,
    S. Roderick

    Reply
  2. Renee @ Awesome on $20 says

    October 19, 2014 at 11:14 pm

    I love the apple ginger combination. I bet these are incredible.

    Reply
  3. Bailey says

    October 24, 2014 at 1:57 pm

    These are the BEST!!!! My friends and I had a pinterest cocktail party and I bought all of the necessary items for 4 cocktails. We started with this one and stayed with it because it was so delish!!! TRY THIS ASAP!

    Reply
  4. Shelia says

    October 29, 2014 at 5:33 pm

    YUMMY!!

    Reply
  5. Lindsay Roberts says

    November 2, 2014 at 7:55 pm

    Where are those copper mugs from? LOVE!!

    Reply
  6. Stephen says

    July 4, 2015 at 8:27 pm

    Mmmmm– this seems like a perfect version of the moscow mule for the colder months. This would probably also be a good take on the Kentucky Mule too (bourbon instead of vodka)!

    Reply
    • Eden says

      July 5, 2015 at 7:19 pm

      Oh great idea!! I need to try a Kentucky Mule!! Sounds amazing 🙂

      Reply
  7. Billy Paykoc says

    September 3, 2015 at 9:55 am

    Couldn’t get enough of these last holiday season. They got me hooked on cinnamon too – I was adding cinnamon to everything! Can’t wait to make some more this year!

    Reply
  8. Meredith says

    October 22, 2015 at 10:50 am

    Hi! This sounds so delicious. I was hoping to make it for a party and wondered if you’ve had experience making a big batch of it?
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Eden says

      October 23, 2015 at 11:28 am

      Hi Meredith! I haven’t made a big batch! Maybe multiply this recipe and then taste test… add more apple cider or lime or whatever you think it needs! Let me know if it’s a success!! Cheers!

      Reply
  9. Karen says

    November 9, 2015 at 5:45 pm

    I brought these to a dinner party & while I’m sure the original is amazing, I made a few tweaks to taste. I used plain vodka & added apple Brandy. If you fancy trying a variation if this, I highly recommend the changes. Everyone loved them and it’s an awesome cocktail for this time of year. Thank you so much for this recipe!

    Reply
  10. Alex says

    November 25, 2015 at 11:09 am

    Ginger vodka has been very hard for me to find. Everywhere I go/call, they either don’t sell it, or they’re out! Is there a good substitute to use in case I can’t find it at all? And has anyone successfully made this into a big batch/pitcher drink?

    Reply
  11. Drinkware Essentials says

    March 12, 2016 at 12:25 pm

    Good recipe. The question is have you ever tried to do a warm version of this…would be perfect around the holidays (not that an icy cold delicious cocktail isn’t but you get the point ;).

    Reply
  12. Sarah Laughlin says

    November 1, 2019 at 1:36 pm

    5 stars
    So Good!!
    We had this last night for Halloween at a friends house and it was a BIG hit! I didn’t have Ginger Vodka handy, so we just used plain. It was GREAT. Everyone asked for the recipe – thank you!!

    Reply
    • Eden says

      November 3, 2019 at 7:51 pm

      Yay! Thank you Sarah! We love hearing this!!

      Reply

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