Nothing says September is here quite like sipping on some crisp apple cider with fall candles lit and a cool breeze coming through the windows. Whether you visited a local apple orchard and picked apples yourself or found a farm with some delicious hand pressed cider, now is the perfect time to recreate this classic fall drink.
The Apple Cider Mule is the perfect blend of warmth and freshness, making it the perfect drink to enjoy on the patio while soaking up Colorado's long-awaited cooler evenings. Make a batch of non-alcoholic mules for the whole family by leaving out the vodka and you have the perfect drink for a cozy game night in.
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 oz fresh apple cider
- 2 oz vodka of preference
- 4 oz ginger beer
- 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
- Ice
- Apple slices and cinnamon stick for garnish
DIRECTIONS:
- Fill a copper mug or glass with ice.
- Add the vodka, apple cider, and lime juice
- Add ginger beer and stir.
- Garnish with a thin apple slice and cinnamon stick
MOCKTAIL APPLE CIDER MULE SUBSTITUTIONS:
- omit vodka
- add 1 extra ounce of apple cider