Spiced Apple Cider Mule

A perfect chilled cocktail to make for Thanksgiving, this apple cider mule combines the best flavors of fall and can be made as both a single cocktail or in a pitcher to serve a crowd. Measurements for both methods are listed below. Serve in a rocks glass to show off the beautiful garnishes, or keep it classic with a copper mug.

Spiced Apple Cider Mule Cocktail - Serves 1

INGREDIENTS

• 2 oz vodka (I prefer Tito’s)

• 2 oz apple cider

• 4 oz ginger beer (this one is my favorite)

• ice cubes or whiskey rocks

• 1 cinnamon stick

• 1 honeycrisp apple slice

• 1 orange peel twist

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Add vodka, cider, and ginger beer to a rocks class or a copper mug and stir to combine.

2. Add ice and garnish with apple, cinnamon stick, and orange peel.

Spiced Apple Cider Mule Pitcher - Serves 8

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups vodka

• 2 cups apple cider

• 4 cups ginger beer

• 4 cinnamon sticks

• ice cubes

• 1 honeycrisp apple, diced

• 4 orange peel twists

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Add vodka, cider, and ginger beer to a glass or copper pitcher and stir to combine.

2. Add apples, cinnamon sticks, and orange peels and stir again. Allow the mixture to sit for a little while before serving so the flavors can infuse into the drink.

3. Just before serving, add some ice to the pitcher and stir to combine. Serve with glasses and more ice on the side. You could also make this in a punch bowl if you wanted to go a little retro!