October 22, 2024

Apple Cider Mule

Healthy Fact of the Day

While the Apple Cider Mule is a festive cocktail, it's important to remember that alcoholic beverages should be consumed in moderation. Apple cider contains some vitamins and antioxidants, particularly vitamin C. Ginger beer, often used in mules, may have some digestive benefits due to its ginger content. To make this drink a bit healthier, you could use freshly pressed apple juice instead of cider for more nutrients and less sugar. For a non-alcoholic version, simply omit the vodka and increase the apple cider and ginger beer portions. Remember that while this drink contains some fruit juice, it shouldn't be considered a significant source of nutrition. As with all alcoholic beverages, it's high in empty calories, so enjoy responsibly and in moderation as part of a balanced lifestyle.

Ingredients

2 oz vodka
3 oz apple cider
1 oz ginger beer
1/2 oz fresh lime juice
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1 cinnamon stick
1 thin apple slice
Ice cubes
Fresh mint sprig for garnish

Instructions

Fill a copper mug or highball glass with ice cubes.
Pour vodka over the ice.
Add apple cider and fresh lime juice.
Sprinkle in ground cinnamon.
Top with ginger beer.
Gently stir to combine all ingredients.
Garnish with a cinnamon stick and thin apple slice.
Add a sprig of fresh mint for extra aroma.
Serve immediately while cold and fizzy.

Raise your Apple Cider Mule and toast to the perfect fusion of fall flavors and cocktail classics! The crisp bite of vodka mingles with the sweet tang of apple cider, all lifted by the spicy kick of ginger beer. It’s like capturing the essence of an autumn orchard in a copper mug. Each sip brings a refreshing blend of fruit, spice, and effervescence that dances on your palate. Whether you’re gathered around a bonfire, celebrating the harvest season, or just looking to add a touch of fall flair to your happy hour, this mule kicks with cozy, seasonal charm. So grab your muddler, chill those mugs, and get ready to stir up a cocktail that’ll have you falling head over heels for autumn’s liquid gold!