About the Recipe
The Ginger Harvest Mule is a spicy fall twist on the classic mule. Apple cider blends with ginger beer and lime, with vodka or bourbon for cocktail lovers. A refreshing but cozy fall cocktail or mocktail recipe that’s equal parts orchard-fresh and fiery.
Ingredients
2 oz apple cider
½ oz lime juice
2 oz vodka or bourbon (optional)
Ginger beer, to top
Ice
Instructions
Step 1
Fill a copper mule mug with ice.
Step 2
Pour in apple cider, lime juice, and vodka or bourbon (skip vodka or bourbon if making a mocktail).
Step 3
Top with ginger beer.
Step 4
Stir gently to combine.
Step 5
Garnish with an apple slice and/or cinnamon stick if desired.
Tips
Mocktail? Skip the spirit — cider + ginger beer stand strong.
Add cinnamon stick for spice and presentation.
Hosting? Pre-batch cider + lime; add ginger beer at serving.
Serving Tips
Glass: Copper mule mug
Garnish: Cinnamon stick + apple slice
Vibe: Crisp, spicy, refreshing yet cozy