🍏 Ingredients
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2 oz (60 ml) Vodka
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4 oz (120 ml) Apple Cider
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1 oz (30 ml) Fresh Lime Juice
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1/2 oz (15 ml) Simple Syrup (optional, adjust to taste)
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2 oz (60 ml) Ginger Beer
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1 Cinnamon Stick
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2-3 Whole Cloves
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Ice Cubes
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Optional Garnish: Apple slices or cinnamon stick
🔧 Tools You’ll Need
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Jigger
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Strainer
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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
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Use fresh apple cider for a more authentic and natural apple flavor.
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Adjust simple syrup based on the sweetness of your cider — some apple ciders are already quite sweet.
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Ginger beer adds spice and fizz, balancing the sweetness of the cider perfectly.
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For an extra kick, you can add a splash of bourbon for a deeper warmth.
