A festive twist on the classic Moscow Mule featuring crisp apple cider and sweet caramel flavors, garnished with cinnamon and apple for a seasonal cocktail.
Author:Mollyyeh
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:0 minutes
Total Time:5 minutes
Yield:1 cocktail 1x
Category:Cocktail
Method:Stirring
Cuisine:American
Ingredients
UnitsScale
2oz vodka
2oz apple cider
1/2oz fresh lime juice
1/2oz caramel syrup (store-bought or homemade)
4oz ginger beer, chilled
Ice cubes
Apple slices and a cinnamon stick, for garnish
Optional: pinch of ground cinnamon
Instructions
Fill a copper mug or highball glass with ice.
Add vodka, apple cider, lime juice, and caramel syrup.
Stir gently to combine.
Top with chilled ginger beer.
Garnish with apple slices and a cinnamon stick. Sprinkle a pinch of ground cinnamon if desired.
Serve immediately while cold.
Notes
Adjust caramel syrup to taste—add more for a richer sweetness.
For extra festive flair, rim the glass with cinnamon sugar.
You can substitute whiskey for vodka to create a warm “Caramel Apple Julep.”
Non‑alcoholic option: replace vodka with extra ginger beer or sparkling apple cider.
If making homemade caramel syrup: combine equal parts sugar and water with a splash of cream, simmer until golden, cool, then use.