Apple Cider Mule

APPLE CIDER MULE😍

I don’t like to pick favorites, but this may be my new favorite cocktail yet. When fall comes, pumpkin always gets the biggest hype, but we can’t forget that apples are truly having their moment. Perfectly spiced, warm yet refreshing, and literally just tastes like fall. Can also be made in a big batch for Friendsgivings - this will truly be the hit of the party!

Note:

• You should be able to find apple butter in the jam section of most grocery stores. It really does add a ton of flavor, but if you absolutely can’t find it, you can leave it out.

• You really want to use unfiltered cloudy spiced apple cider - Trader Joe’s has a great one!

Ingredients:

For 1 Serving:

• 1 tbsp apple butter

• 1 tbsp maple syrup

• ½ oz lime juice

• 2 oz bourbon (can sub for whiskey)

• 2 oz spiced apple cider

• Ginger beer for topping

• Cinnamon for topping

For 8 Servings:

• ½ cup apple butter

• ½ cup maple syrup 

• ½ cup lime juice

• 2 cups bourbon

• 2 cups spiced apple cider

• Ginger beer for topping

• Cinnamon for topping

Directions:

For the Individual Mule:

• Add apple butter, maple syrup, and lime juice to a glass and stir well until apple butter is fully dissolved. Add in ice, bourbon, and apple cider and stir. Top with ginger beer and enjoy!

For the Large Batch Mules:

• Add apple butter, maple syrup, and lime juice to a glass and stir well until apple butter is fully dissolved. Add in bourbon and apple cider and stir. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

• Stir before serving, then fill each glass with ice and fill up ¾ of the way with the apple cider mixture. Top with ginger beer and cinnamon and enjoy!