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    Cinnamon Apple Cider Mule

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    apple cider cocktail in a frosty copper mug

    A cinnamon apple cider mule is a refreshing fall cocktail. Make it with ginger cider beer and vodka infused with Red Hots cinnamon candy for a tart, sweet and spicy twist. You can also use ginger beer and cinnamon vodka or whiskey.

    Cheers to my favorite flavor of fall! What better way to toast the new season than with a cinnamon apple cider mule?

    apple cider mule in a copper mug

    This cocktail captures the essence of a crisp fall day in a frosty copper mug. The combination of fresh-pressed apple cider, cinnamon vodka and fizzy ginger cider beer is so delicious. It’s the perfect thing to sip while watching football or carving pumpkins.

    Of course, I’m a sucker for an apple cider cocktail. Have you tried my cinnamon apple cider slushies, apple cider mimosa or my apple cider martini?

    Are you an apple cider fan? Be sure to try these other delicious Apple Cider Drinks. So many great options to serve for the fall, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

    red apple sitting beside a copper Moscow Mule mug on a wooden cutting board with cocktail supplies

    At the moment, as our North Carolina weather teeters between summer and fall, this particular apple cider cocktail is just what I need. The flavor is all fall, but with a frosty, refreshing finish. I think you’ll like it, too.

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    You can scroll to the end of this post for the full recipe and ingredient list. But you may want to keep reading for more tips on how to make the perfect cinmamon apple cider Moscow mule.

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    To Make an Apple Cider Mule, You Will Need:

    • Apple cider – Fresh-pressed cider from a local orchard is the best, but you can also find good varieties at the grocery store. Try to buy fresh, if you can find it.
    • Red Hots infused vodka, cinnamon vodka or cinnamon whiskey – I have a recipe for a quick and easy cinnamon vodka, made with Red Hots candy, here. I recommend making a batch to have on hand. But in a pinch, you can use your favorite brand of cinnamon vodka or even cinnamon whiskey.
    • Ginger cider or ginger beer – Classic Moscow Mule cocktails are made with ginger beer. But for this recipe, I used a ginger hard cider, Rhize Up by Bull City Cider. You can use another brand of ginger cider, or substitute ginger beer or hard cider, depending on your preference.
    • Ice – Cubes are preferred, although you can also used crushed ice for a frostier drink.
    • Apple slices – I like to use a tart, crisp apple, but any variety works for this cocktail.
    • Copper mug – Moscow Mules taste best served in a copper mug, but you can use a glass instead. (I recommend popping the glass in the freezer until it’s cold and frosty.)
    • Cocktail jigger – So useful for measuring liquors and juices when making mixed drinks.
    • Cocktail spoon or stirring rod – Some cocktails should be stirred, not shaken, no matter what James Bond says.
    cinnamon apple cider Moscow mule garnished with apple slices in a copper mug

    How to Make An Apple Cider Mule

    1. Add several ice cubes to the copper mug.
    2. Pour in 1 part cinnamon vodka and 2 parts fresh apple cider.
    3. Fill the mug with ginger cider and stir.
    4. Garnish with apple slices and cinnamon sticks, if preferred.

    Variations

    While a traditional Moscow Mule is made with vodka, you can experiment with different spirits in this apple cider version.

    • Try it with Fireball Whiskey or another cinnamon whiskey or bourbon.
    • You can also test the recipe with different cinnamon vodkas. Some taste more like cinnamon candy, while others more closely resemble the spice.
    • This recipe could also be made with apple vodka, or a mix of cinnamon and apple vodka.
    • Use unflavored vodka to make a simple apple cider mule without the cinnamon kick.
    • Try other flavored vodkas, such as caramel vodka or apple vodka, to create different twists on the classic Moscow mule cocktail.
    • Use ginger beer, hard apple cider or even non-alcoholic ginger ale in place of the ginger cider beer.

    Serving Tips

    This recipe can be multiplied to make a pitcher of apple cider mules. Just mix up the apple cider, vodka and ginger cider and blend well. Pour into individual copper mugs that have been filled halfway with ice.

    If you need to make the cocktail ahead of time, just mix together the apple cider and vodka. Add the ginger beer just before serving so you don’t lose the carbonation.

    You may enjoy these other Drink recipes

    • Hot Buttered Rum
    • Moonshine Old Fashioned
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    • 30 Delicious Apple Cider Drinks for the Holidays

    If you try this Apple Cider Moscow Mule Recipe or any recipe on Atta Girl Says, please come back and share your 5-star rating in the comments below! I appreciate it, and my readers do, too!

    cinnamon apple cider cocktail in a Moscow mule copper mug

    Cinnamon Apple Cider Mule

    This cocktail captures the essence of a crisp fall day in a frosty copper mug. The combination of fresh-pressed apple cider, cinnamon vodka and fizzy ginger cider beer is so delicious.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Beverages
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 serving
    Calories 195 kcal

    Equipment

    • cocktail jigger
    • stirring spoon or rod
    • copper mugs

    Ingredients
      

    For the Infused Vodka

    • 2 cups vodka
    • 1 cup Red Hots candies crushed to a powder

    For the Apple Cider Mule

    • 1½ ounce Red Hots infused vodka
    • 3 ounces fresh-pressed apple cider
    • cider ginger beer
    • ice cubes
    • apple slices for garnish

    Instructions
     

    To Make the Infused Vodka

    • Pour Red Hots candies into a bag and crush lightly. Transfer to a food processor and pulse until the candies become a fine powder.
    • Place powdered candies into a mason jar and top with 2 cups of plain vodka. 
    • Put the lid on the jar and shake to blend. Allow to sit until the powdered candy dissolves.
    • Use a fine mesh strainer to strain any solids from the infused vodka.

    To Make the Apple Cider Mule

    • Place several ice cubes in a copper mug. Pour the infused vodka and apple cider over the ice.
    • Fill the mug with ginger beer.
    • Use a cocktail spoon or stirring rod to blend the cocktail.
    • Garnish with apple slices.

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    Notes

    Variations

    Experiment with different spirits in this apple cider version. Try it with Fireball Whiskey or another cinnamon whiskey or bourbon.
    You can also test the recipe with different cinnamon vodkas. Some taste more like cinnamon candy, while others more closely resemble the spice. This recipe could also be made with apple vodka, or a mix of cinnamon and apple vodka.
    If you want a straight apple cider mule, use unflavored vodka with apple cider and ginger beer.
    Use ginger beer, hard cider or even non-alcoholic ginger ale in place of the ginger cider beer.
     

    Serving Tips

    For best results, serve in frosty copper Moscow mule mugs.
    This recipe can be multiplied to make a pitcher of apple cider mules. Just mix up the apple cider, vodka and ginger cider and blend well. Pour into individual copper mugs that have been filled halfway with ice.
    If you need to make the cocktail ahead of time, just mix together the apple cider and vodka. Add the ginger beer just before serving so you don’t lose the carbonation.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 195kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 16mgPotassium: 86mgSugar: 23gIron: 1mg
    Keyword alcoholic, apple, cinnamon, cocktail
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