Spiced Autumn Apple Mule
A warmly spiced mule with apple, ginger, and a splash of lime, perfect for cozy evenings or impressing friends. This recipe, ready in about 5 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 180 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
- 2 oz apple cider
- 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
- 3 oz ginger beer
- a pinch ground cinnamon
- as needed ice cubes
- 1 apple slice
- 1 fresh mint sprig
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a copper mule mug with ice cubes to the top.
- Step 2: Pour in 2 oz vodka, 2 oz apple cider, and 1/2 oz fresh lime juice.
- Step 3: Add a pinch of ground cinnamon over the ice.
- Step 4: Top with 3 oz ginger beer and gently stir with a bar spoon for 15 seconds to mix while maintaining fizz.
- Step 5: Garnish by sliding a thin apple slice onto the rim and placing a fresh mint sprig upright in the drink.
