Apple Cider Mule
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Apple Cider Mule
Description
The Apple Cider Mule features a blend of applejack, apple cider, and ginger beer served cold over ice. The liquor choice can vary with applejack offering a distinctive apple spirit base, vodka for a neutral profile, or it can be omitted for a non-alcoholic version. The combination results in a crisp, effervescent cocktail with the sweetness and tartness of apple cider enhanced by the spicy, bubbly ginger beer.
The drink is assembled directly in a mule mug or large glass filled with ice, allowing the flavors to stay chilled and refreshing. Garnishes such as thin apple slices or herb sprigs, for example sage, add subtle aroma and visual appeal.
The balance between apple cider and ginger beer can be adjusted to taste for preferred sweetness or spice levels, making this cocktail adaptable to personal preference or seasonal ingredients.
Ingredients
- ice
- 2 ounces applejack or vodka or omit for a mocktail, or brandy or bourbon
- ½ cup apple cider or more
- ¼ cup ginger beer or more
- apple herb sprigs (I used sage, optional slices for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a Moscow Mule mug or a large glass with ice
- Add Applejack or other liquor (skip for a mocktail)
- Add apple cider and ginger beer
- Taste and top off with either apple cider or ginger beer, according to preference
- Garnish as desired
- Serve immediately.
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Overall Rating
5
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