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Caramel apple Moscow mule served in a copper mug on stacked wooden coasters, surrounded by cinnamon sticks and star anise, with a cocktail shaker blurred in the background.
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Caramel Apple Moscow Mules

Sip on a caramel apple moscow mule in an icy cold copper mug this early fall season. Buttery caramel syrup swirls into fresh apple cider and zesty lime, then gets topped with spicy ginger beer for that signature mule fizz. It's like a caramel apple in a copper mug! Cocktail and mocktail instructions included.
Prep Time3 minutes
Course: Alcoholic, Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 214kcal

Ingredients

  • Ice for serving
  • 2 oz caramel vodka
  • 2 oz fresh apple cider
  • ¼ oz caramel syrup optional, for extra richness
  • ½ oz fresh lime juice
  • 4 oz ginger beer chilled
  • Optional garnishes thin apple slices, cinnamon stick, caramel drizzle

Instructions

  • Fill your copper mug or a rocks glass with ice to chill it.
    Ice
  • Add the vodka, cider, syrup, and lime juice to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until cold then pour into the mug. Alternatively, add the ingredients right to the mug and stir well to blend.
    2 oz caramel vodka, 2 oz fresh apple cider, ¼ oz caramel syrup, ½ oz fresh lime juice
  • Top with chilled ginger beer and give a gentle stir to mix without losing the bubbles.
    4 oz ginger beer
  • Add apple slices and a cinnamon stick for garnish. For a cozy touch, drizzle a little caramel onto the apple slices for serving.
    Optional garnishes

Notes

  • For a mocktail, swap the vodka for zero-proof vodka or sparkling apple cider.
  • Use a spicy, not sweet, ginger beer for the best flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 8.5ounces | Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 35mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.3mg