5-Minute Apple Cider Moscow Mule: The Best Fall Cocktail
Welcome! This recipe delivers the ultimate Fall Cocktail experience with a quick, 5-minute Apple Cider Moscow Mule. It combines crisp apple cider, spicy ginger beer, and vodka for a refreshing seasonal sip perfect for Thanksgiving or any cozy evening.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Building
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz Vodka
- 4 oz Apple Cider (chilled)
- 2 oz Ginger Beer (chilled)
- 0.5 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- Garnish: Apple slices or a cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Fill a copper mug with ice.
- Pour the vodka into the mug.
- Add the fresh lime juice.
- Pour in the chilled apple cider.
- Top the mixture with chilled ginger beer.
- Gently stir the ingredients together.
- Garnish with apple slices or a cinnamon stick before serving immediately.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, simply omit the vodka and use slightly more apple cider or sparkling water to top.
- To prepare a batch for a party, mix the vodka, apple cider, and lime juice ahead of time. Keep chilled and add the ginger beer to each glass individually before serving.
- Use high-quality, spicy ginger beer for the best flavor contrast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg