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Apple Cider Mule

Name: Apple Cider Mule
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 cocktail
Ingredients: 2 ounces vodka; 2 ounces apple cider; 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice; 3 ounces chilled ginger beer; Ice; Ground cinnamon, a cinnamon stick, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, lime slices, or apple slices, for garnish, optional

This apple cider mule is crisp, lightly spiced, and refreshing rather than overly sweet. Vodka, apple cider, ginger beer, and fresh lime come together in minutes, with cinnamon and herbs adding an optional fall finish.

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Prep5 minutes

CookNo cooking required

Total5 minutes

Makes1 cocktail

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Ingredients

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2 ounces vodka
2 ounces apple cider
1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
3 ounces chilled ginger beer
Ice
Ground cinnamon, a cinnamon stick, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, lime slices, or apple slices, for garnish, optional

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Fill a copper mug or tall glass with ice.
Add the vodka, apple cider, and lime juice. Stir briefly to combine.
Top with ginger beer and stir gently. Add any desired garnishes and serve immediately.

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Recipe Notes

From Justin’s kitchen

Use chilled ingredients so the drink stays crisp without becoming diluted. Enjoy responsibly.