Spiced Apple Cider Mule

🍏 Ingredients

• 2 oz (60 ml) Vodka

• 4 oz (120 ml) Apple Cider

• 1 oz (30 ml) Fresh Lime Juice

• 1/2 oz (15 ml) Simple Syrup (optional, adjust to taste)

• 2 oz (60 ml) Ginger Beer

• 1 Cinnamon Stick

• 2-3 Whole Cloves

• Ice Cubes

• Optional Garnish: Apple slices or cinnamon stick

🔧 Tools You’ll Need

• Copper Mule Mug

• Jigger

• Strainer

• Muddler (optional)

🧊 Instructions

Step 1 (2 min): In a shaker, combine vodka, apple cider, lime juice, and simple syrup (if using). Add ice cubes and shake well.

Step 2 (1 min): Strain into a copper mule mug or a highball glass filled with fresh ice.

Step 3 (1 min): Top with ginger beer and gently stir to combine.

Step 4 (30s): Add the cinnamon stick and whole cloves for a spicy aroma.

Step 5 (30s): Garnish with apple slices or a cinnamon stick for a festive finish.

⚠️ Tips & Notes

• Use fresh apple cider for a more authentic and natural apple flavor.

• Adjust simple syrup based on the sweetness of your cider — some apple ciders are already quite sweet.

• Ginger beer adds spice and fizz, balancing the sweetness of the cider perfectly.

• For an extra kick, you can add a splash of bourbon for a deeper warmth.