Apple Cider Moscow Mule
This apple cider Moscow mule combines vodka, apple cider, ginger beer, and fresh lime juice with fall flavors like thyme and cinnamon for a refreshing autumn cocktail ready in 5 minutes.
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Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka
- 4 oz apple cider
- 1 tablespoon lime juice - from about 1/2 lime
- 4 oz ginger beer
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
- 1/2 small apple - sliced
- 1 cinnamon stick
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Instructions
- In a copper mug, add 2 oz vodka, 4 oz apple cider and 1 tablespoon lime juice. Stir well.
- Fill the glass with ice, then top off with 4 oz ginger beer.
- Garnish with 1 sprig fresh thyme, 1/2 small apple and 1 cinnamon stick.
Notes
- Scaling: This recipe makes 1 cocktail. Multiply ingredients by the number of servings you need.
- Making in Bulk: Combine vodka, apple cider, and lime juice in a pitcher and refrigerate for up to 4 hours. Add ice and ginger beer just before serving to maintain carbonation and prevent dilution.
- Non-Alcoholic Version: Replace vodka with additional ginger beer or ginger ale for a refreshing mocktail.
- Gluten-Free Note: Vodka is naturally gluten-free through distillation. Ginger beer is typically gluten-free but check labels to confirm.
Nutrition
Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 212mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg
