Add apple cider to a traditional Moscow Mule to transform it into a Cinnamon Apple Moscow Mule. Serve this delicious drink ice-cold in a copper mug, and garnish it with lime and apple slices to create a beautiful, tasty drink!
Fall Cocktail
These Moscow Mules are fizzy and have the obligatory lime juice–two things you expect in a mule. What turns them into a fall drink is apple cider, plus a secret ingredient to enhance the apple cider flavor. These mules are easy to assemble and are perfect for fall entertaining. Your guests will love them!
Make Apple-Flavored Vodka for Cinnamon Apple Moscow Mules
These mules have apple-flavored vodka in them. You can purchase apple vodka or make your own with plain vodka. It is unbelievably easy to make and has only three ingredients — vodka, apples, and cinnamon. To infuse flavor into vodka, let it sit for about a week. So, if you plan to make cocktails on the weekend, start the infusion process the weekend before. Click here to go to the Cinnamon-Apple Infused Vodka recipe.Â
Secret Ingredient for Cinnamon Apple Moscow Mule
This recipe has a secret ingredient that enhances the apple cider flavor. The secret: use an apple cider drink mix (shown below). However, there are other brands besides the one I show below. But whichever you use, choose an apple cider mix instead of a mulled cider mix. Many mulled cider mixes lack any apple flavor. For this recipe, you will want the apple flavor!
Use Fresh Apples and Limes to Garnish
The most visually appealing aspect of this Cinnamon Apple Moscow Mule is the fresh apple slices floating on top. Use small to medium-sized apples and cut large slices to place in the mugs (as shown below). Cut limes into wedges. Be sure to squeeze some lime juice over the apple slices to prevent them from browning. Put a couple of apple slices and a lime wedge into the finished drink. Then, add a sprig or two of greenery. For these drinks, I used a sprig of basil and a sprig of mint.
Mocktail Cinnamon Apple Moscow Mule
I like this drink as a mocktail without the alcohol; it features ginger beer, which might sound alcoholic but is indeed non-alcoholic. Personally, I prefer to use Barritt’s Ginger Beer for the best taste. However, if that’s not available, Fever-Tree Ginger Ale works well too. Of course, if you have a favorite brand, feel free to use it instead.
When making mocktails, it’s a good idea to include the apple, lime, and greenery garnish, just as you would for cocktails. After all, it is a special drink! Additionally, for an extra touch of flavor, place a stick of cinnamon in the mug. This combination not only enhances the presentation but adds a delightful aroma as well!
Copper Mug for Cinnamon Apple Moscow Mule
For the best taste, use copper mugs for these mules. They become chilled with the crushed ice and will stay that way for a while. You could use an insulated mug if you don’t have copper mugs. Enjoy!
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Cinnamon Apple Moscow Mule
Equipment
- copper mug
Ingredients
- coarsely crushed ice
- â…“ cup apple cider
- 1 teaspoon apple cider instant drink mix
- 1 lime, cut in half
- 1-2 ounces cinnamon-apple vodka (omit for a mocktail mule)
- 1 Barritts Ginger Beer
- ¼ apple, thinly sliced
- sprig of greenery like mint or basil for garnish
- cinnamon or cinnamon stick (optional)
Instructions
- Fill a copper Moscow mule mug half full with coarsely crushed ice.
- In a drink shaker or a jar fitted with a lid, place the cider, instant cider drink mix, juice from 1/2 of the lime, and vodka. Shake to mix. (If you don’t have a shaker, measure the ingredients in a measuring cup and stir to dissolve the drink mix.
- Pour the mixture over the crushed ice into the mug. Then, pour ginger ale to fill up the copper mug. Stir to mix.
- Cut the leftover lime into two wedges. Place the first piece into the drink. Then, squeeze the other lime wedge over the apple slices to keep them from turning brown. Add the apples to the cocktail and sprinkle with cinnamon (or use a cinnamon stick) if desired. Place one or two sprigs of greenery into the mug to garnish. Serve immediately.