Caramel Apple Cider Mule
This Caramel Apple Cider Mule is a twist on a classic Moscow mule that will take you from summer right into fall. This is the best caramel vodka drink!
Ingredients
For the Spiced Simple Syrup:
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 whole nutmeg seed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup water
For EACH Caramel Apple Pie Moscow Mule:
- 1 ½ ounces caramel vodka 3 tablespoons
- ½ ounce Spiced Simple Syrup 1 tablespoon
- 6 ounces apple cider 3/4 cup
- 2 ounces light ginger beer 1/4 cup
Instructions
Make Spiced Simple Syrup:
- In small saucepan, combine cinnamon stick, nutmeg seed, sugar and water. Cook over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes. Remove and discard cinnamon stick and nutmeg seed.
- Transfer syrup to jar or container and refrigerate until completely cool. Syrup can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Makes about 3 ounces syrup (enough for 6 cocktails).
To Make a Single Drink:
- Place 1-1/2 ounces vodka and 1/2 ounce simple syrup in copper mug; stir until well combined. Add 6 ounces cider and 2 ounces ginger beer. Fill remainder of mug with ice; stir until well combined. Serve garnished with fresh apple slices and cinnamon stick.
Notes
- Home Chef Tip: Don't have a cinnamon stick and whole nutmeg seed? 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg can be substituted in the simple syrup.
- This simple syrup recipe makes enough for 6 drinks.
Calories: 234kcal, Carbohydrates: 35g, Protein: 0.2g, Fat: 0.2g, Saturated Fat: 0.04g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g, Sodium: 19mg, Potassium: 182mg, Fiber: 0.3g, Sugar: 32g, Vitamin A: 2IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 17mg, Iron: 1mg
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