There’s something about apple cider and warm spices that makes a cocktail feel made for the season. The Maple Spiced Cider Mule puts an autumn-inspired twist on the classic mule, combining crisp apple, bright citrus, maple sweetness and the familiar kick of ginger beer.
Guests can make it their own by choosing bourbon for a warmer, richer flavor or vodka for a lighter, more traditional mule. Served over ice in a copper mug and finished with a dehydrated apple slice and cinnamon stick, it’s an easy cocktail that feels special enough for Thanksgiving dinner, a fall gathering or an evening spent around the fire.
Ingredients
1.5 oz bourbon or vodka
.25 oz fresh lemon juice
.25 oz maple syrup
1.5 oz apple cider, such as Trader Joe’s
Ginger beer, for topping
Dehydrated apple slice, for garnish
Cinnamon stick, for garnish
Ice
Directions
Add the bourbon or vodka, fresh lemon juice, maple syrup and apple cider to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well until thoroughly chilled.
Fill a copper mule mug with fresh ice, then strain the cider mixture over the top. Finish with ginger beer, adding enough to fill the mug.
Gently stir to combine. Garnish with a dehydrated apple slice and cinnamon stick before serving. Sip, enjoy and toast to the flavors of the season.