Happy Hour: Apple Ginger Mule

The Foodies' KitchenOctober 15, 2021

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A twist on the classic Moscow Mule, with the warmer flavors that we like to enjoy at this time of year, apples, spices.

For this version, we used Ketel One vodka, and ginger beer as a base with the variation of adding apple juice (not nectar), we chose one that had some acidity to it and was not so sweet. The original recipe is prepared with apple butter, but you can substitute it without problem for applesauce. The recipe calls for grated fresh ginger, this ingredient gives it a delicious spicy touch, you can use between 1 to 2 teaspoons for each cocktail, we lean towards using 2 teaspoons to give it more flavor.

Ketel One Vodka can be found at Vinoteca stores.

Ginger beer has a natural ginger flavor, which is stronger and less sweet if compared to ginger ale. We always keep some at the house to prepare drinks like Kentucky Mule or Ginger Orchard.

Helga & Kitty

Apple Ginger Mule

Serves: 1 drink
Recipe adapted from Half Baked Harvest

Ingredients:
2 ounces vodka
juice from 1/2 of a lime
2.5 ounces apple juice
1/2 tablespoon apple butter
1-2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger
ginger beer, for topping

Ingredients, for serving:
Red apple slices
Cinnamon stick
Ice

Procedure:

1. Fill a cocktail glass with ice.

2. Combine the vodka, lime juice, apple juice, apple butter (or applesauce), and ginger in a cocktail shaker. Fill with ice and shake until combined, about 30 seconds. Strain into your prepared glass. Top with ginger beer and garnish with apple slices and a cinnamon stick.

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