Wickedly Spiced Apple Cider Mule

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A cozy twist on the classic mule with spiced apple cider, vodka, and a kick of fresh lime, perfect for a fall-inspired sip. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together Vodka, Fresh lime juice, Spiced apple cider 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 190 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.

Prep: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 190 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a copper mule mug with 1 cup ice cubes. Pour in 2 oz vodka and 1 oz fresh lime juice.
  2. Step 2: Add 3 oz spiced apple cider and gently stir with a bar spoon for 20 seconds to mix.
  3. Step 3: Top with 2 oz ginger beer and stir gently once more to combine.
  4. Step 4: Garnish with a cinnamon stick placed vertically inside and a thin apple slice rested on the rim.

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