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A crisp apple mule with warming cinnamon spice and zesty lime, served over ice for a festive, balanced cocktail. This recipe, ready in about 4 minutes, brings together vodka, apple cider, fresh lime juice for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 160 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka
- 1.5 oz apple cider
- 0.75 oz fresh lime juice
- 3 oz ginger beer
- a pinch ground cinnamon
- as needed ice cubes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a copper mule mug or highball glass with ice cubes to the brim.
- Step 2: Pour 2 oz vodka, 1.5 oz apple cider, and 0.75 oz fresh lime juice over the ice.
- Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 10 seconds to combine.
- Step 4: Top with 3 oz ginger beer and sprinkle a pinch of ground cinnamon over the surface.
- Step 5: Garnish with a thin apple slice and a lime wheel placed on the rim.








