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This Spiced Apple Moscow Mule cocktail recipe is made with vodka, apple cider, ginger beer, and a spiced simple syrup. A delightfully refreshing drink for fall.

SO GOOD! This Spiced Apple Moscow Mule cocktail recipe is made with apple cider and a spiced simple syrup (with cinnamon & cloves), plus vodka & ginger beer. Especially great when served in a copper mug.

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Pinnacle® Vodka

It took a trip to Arkansas for me to finally try a Moscow Mule.

In October, I traveled to Arkansas for business. Toward the end of my trip, I joined some colleagues at a local gastropub for happy hour.

Spiced Apple Moscow Mule Cocktail Recipe

One of the happy hour specials was a Moscow Mule – something I had never tried. Several people at our table ordered one, and in copycat style, I went with one too. I really didn’t expect to enjoy it as much as I did, but it was so refreshing and delicious! Full of spicy ginger flavor.

Shortly after arriving home, David and I had bought the ingredients for making our own Moscow Mules–even copper mugs. He loves anything with the flavor of ginger, so he was a very willing participant.

Spiced Apple Moscow Mule Cocktail Recipe

Now that we’ve enjoyed traditional Moscow Mules, I thought it would be fun to create a fall version. I did some Moscow Mule experimenting and it led to a delicious Spiced Apple Moscow Mule cocktail recipe that is perfect for autumn.

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The first step in creating your Spiced Apple Moscow Mule cocktail recipe is to create a spiced simple syrup. To give this recipe plenty of spiced flavor, you’ll be simmering the syrup with cinnamon sticks and whole cloves. Oh, this stuff is GOOD.

Spiced Simple Syrup with Cinnamon and Cloves

Once your spiced simple syrup with cinnamon and cloves is fully cooled, you’re ready to craft your cocktails.

You’ll pour 2 ounces of Original Pinnacle® Vodka in a copper mug (or glass of your choice), followed by 2 ounces of apple cider and 1 ounce of your spiced simple syrup. Add ice, and then top off your drink with 4 to 6 ounces of ginger beer.

NOTE: I bought my copper mugs at Target. I love them, but I’m don’t think they have this exact design anymore, however, I did find this similar copper mug with a hammered design on Amazon with excellent reviews.

Spiced Apple Moscow Mule Cocktail Recipe

Give it a stir with a cinnamon stick, add a slice of apple for garnish, and your Spiced Apple Moscow Mule is ready to enjoy!

Spiced Apple Moscow Mule Cocktail Recipe

Spiced Apple Moscow Mule Cocktail Recipe

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Spiced Apple Moscow Mule Cocktail Recipe

Spiced Apple Moscow Mule Cocktail Recipe

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This Spiced Apple Moscow Mule cocktail recipe is made with vodka, apple cider, ginger beer, and a spiced simple syrup. A delightfully refreshing drink for fall.

  • Author: Brandie Valenzuela
  • Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
  • Category: Cocktails
  • Cuisine: American
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Ingredients

  • 2 ounces Original Pinnacle® Vodka
  • 2 ounces apple cider
  • 1 ounce Spiced Simple Syrup with Cinnamon and Cloves (recipe below)
  • Ice
  • 4 ounces to 6 ginger beer
  •  Apple slices and cinnamon sticks (for garnish)

Spiced Simple Syrup with Cinnamon and Cloves

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 in or 5 cinnamon sticks (broken half)
  • 6 cloves whole

Instructions

Spiced Simple Syrup with Cinnamon and Cloves.

  1. In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Add cinnamon sticks and cloves. Reduce heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer for 10 minutes until mixture has begun to thicken a bit.
  2. Turn off heat, cover, and allow syrup to cool completely for 30 to 60 minutes. Remove cinnamon sticks and cloves from syrup; discard. Refrigerate syrup in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
  3. Makes 3/4 to 1 cup syrup

Spiced Apple Moscow Mule Cocktail

  1. In a copper mug or glass, add vodka, apple cider, and spiced simple syrup. Add ice. Top off with ginger beer. Stir and garnish with cinnamon stick. Add slice of apple, if desired, for garnish.

Keywords: 9 ingredients, thanksgiving cocktail, fall cocktail, ginger beer, apple cider, simple syrup,



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  3. Manisha from Modlotus says

    Hi Brandie, this recipe is awesome. I will definitely try this at home. I liked copper mug. I have pinned your recipe. Found you on #MizHelenThursday plate party. I am a new blogger and so happy to be able to see so many like-minded people in one place. I just started blogging last week and please do visit my blog and give me feedback. I will be coming here often now. have a great Thanksgiving!! thanks Manisha

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  8. Crystal Green says

    This sounds good. I’m not much of a drinker, but this does sound like something I’d enjoy trying.

    Thank you for sharing this with us on the #HomeMattersParty. We hope to see you again when we open our doors on Friday at 12 AM EST.

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  12. Sara Stone says

    Looks delicious! We do a lot of Mules and found that because most ginger beers are naturally pretty sweet, the simple syrup isn’t necessary…that said, I can see how the cinnamon infused syrup can add a deeper, more complex flavor punch than without it. We’ll have to give it a try! 🙂

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  13. Creatively Homespun says

    This looks fantastic!!! Thank you for linking up last week to Creative K Kids’ Tasty Tuesdays. I have pinned your post to our Tasty Tuesdays Pinterest Board! I hope to see you again this week!

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  14. Sarah R. says

    This sounds (and looks!) simply amazing…is it too early to get started on one right now? 😉 Thank you so much for being a part of Snickerdoodle Sunday- hope you’ll return for more fun tomorrow!

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