For the fall, the Moscow mule has got a delicious makeover! One of our favorite drinks may now be enjoyed in a new, exciting way. Fresh lime juice, a tiny “bite” from the ginger, and Tito’s® vodka brighten the warm, subtle apple cider spice, making for a delightfully sweet and delicious drink.
| Prep Time: | 20 mins |
| Cook Time: | 10 mins |
| Additional Time: | 30 mins |
| Total Time: | 1 hr |
| Servings: | 4 |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup chopped fresh ginger
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 ½ cups sparkling apple cider
- 1 cup vodka (such as Tito’s®)
- 1 medium lime, cut into 4 wedges
- 4 cups ice, or as needed
Instructions
- Combine sugar, water, and ginger in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer, and stir constantly until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and strain into a pitcher; discard solids. Let cool completely, 30 to 45 minutes.
- Pour 1/4 cup cooled ginger syrup into a separate pitcher; reserve remaining ginger syrup for a later use. Stir in lime juice, sparkling cider, and vodka. Pour into 4 ice-filled glasses and garnish with lime wedges.
- The syrup can be made up to 2 weeks ahead. Add cider just before serving to preserve the effervescence. You can also have the ingredients available and can make this recipe in single servings, rather than in a batch.