Fall Apple Cider Moscow Mule

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This Fall Apple Cider Moscow Mule is a quick 5 minute cocktail that is perfect for autumn.

If you enjoy moscow mules, there are lots of other Moscow Mule Variations that you can try.

For other fall cocktails, try one of these Fall Vodka Cocktails or these Apple Cider Cocktails.

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Recipe Highlights

• Cozy Fall Cocktail — This fall moscow mule is packed with all the flavors of autumn. If you love moscow mules and are looking for fall inspired drinks, you’ll love this recipe!
• 5 Minute Cocktail – This fall moscow mule takes less than 5 minutes to make and you don't even need a cocktail shaker.
• Big Batch – It's easy to make a big batch of these moscow mules and serve them in a pitcher for friends.

Ingredients & Substitutions

• Apple Cider: It’s apple cider season, so if you have it, you can use homemade apple cider, otherwise store bought cider works just as well. Alcoholic or “hard” apple cider can not be used as a substitute in this recipe.
• Vodka: Moscow mules are typically made with vodka. If you like, you can use a flavored vodka such as cinnamon apple vodka. However, if you don't like vodka, you can use white rum or gin instead. 
• Ginger Beer: Ginger beer is a non alcoholic beverage that you can find at most grocery or liquor stores. It is not the same thing as ginger ale, although you could use ginger ale as a substitute – it will just make a bit of a sweeter drink.
• Lime Juice: Use fresh lime juice if you have it, otherwise use a high quality bottled lime juice.

Step By Step Instructions

Step 1: Add the apple cider, vodka and lime juice to a copper mug filled with ice. Stir to combine.

Step 2: Top with ginger beer. Stir again and serve immediately.

Expert Tips

• Experiment with flavor variations. You can experiment with different flavor variations by adding in a splash of juice, such as cranberry juice, or a dash of flavored syrup such as rosemary syrup or cinnamon syrup. 
• Make a big batch. Moscow mules are a great big batch cocktail option since you don't need a cocktail shaker to make them. Just mix all the ingredients together in a large pitcher and chill in the fridge before serving. Don't add ice to the pitcher otherwise it will water down your cocktail.
• Add some garnish. Some garnish ideas include a cinnamon stick, a lime wedge, apple slices on a cocktail pick, or a sprig of rosemary.

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