This fall I’ve been craving fizzy drinks laced with fruity apple flavor and dashes of cozy spice. To capture a taste of autumn spiced apples, I drew a little inspiration from this green Grinch moscow mule I did last holiday season and thought, why not break out the ginger beer and make a spiced apple moscow mule for fall? So, indeed I did.

Spiced Simple Syrup Adds a Taste of Fall

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I decided to make an easy fall moscow mule with ginger beer, vodka, and a quick homemade cinnamon spice simple syrup with hints of fresh ginger, cinnamon stick, clove, and orange peel.

The spiced syrup is infused with the cozy warming spices of fall. When you add it to your cocktail, it will bring a delicious extra layer of fall flavor.

It’s a simple, tasty, and versatile spiced syrup that basically tastes like a big cozy autumn hug! So, as you can imagine, I love using it in a lot of fall drinks, Christmas drinks, and spooky Halloween drinks! I even include it in this new Spooky Spider Brew Halloween punch.

The spiced syrup even pairs nicely with bourbon in this festive Christmas Old Fashioned cocktail recipe.

To start things off, we’ll grab a dash of the spiced syrup plus chilled ginger beer, honeycrisp apple juice, and vodka to create this easy homemade fall cocktail that captures beloved autumn flavors in a cup.

For this cocktail, you can use unfiltered honeycrisp apple juice or apple cider. Either one will work nicely.

Since we are adding in our own homemade spiced syrup, ginger beer, and apple juice, you’ll want to balance out some of that sweetness with fresh-squeezed lime juice, so keep a few wedges of fresh lime handy for squeezing in.

Use Premium Ginger Beer To Keep It Crisp!

To keep this cocktail crisp, bright, and delicious, I recommend using your favorite premium ginger beer. The ginger beer will add an element of refreshment and fizz. It also helps to have the right vessel for your msocow mule cocktail. In this instance, mule mugs.

It’s nice if you’re able to keep a set of moscow mule mugs handy for this seasonal fall cocktail. In addition to keeping everything chilled, it makes for a nice presentation. When I found the moscow mule cups pictured above, I was actually looking for rustic vintage type mugs to make homemade Harry Potter butter beers for my kids!

I stumbled upon the ones in the photo and they worked out perfect. They frost a bit on the outside and keep your moscow mule cocktail cold on the inside. At Christmas time I’ll also use these mugs to serve spiced Christmas ale. I’ll decorate them the same way with cinnamon sticks, apple slices, and orange wheels.

Here’s what you’ll need to make this fun spiced apple moscow mule cocktail with crisp autumn flavor.

Ingredients to make Spiced Apple Moscow Mule

For The Fall Spice Syrup:

• Filtered water – 1/3 cup
• White sugar – 1/3 cup
• Cinnamon sticks – 2 whole sticks
• Fresh ginger – 3 pieces sliced
• Cloves – five whole cloves
• Orange peel – 3 pieces fresh peel

This will make more than you need so you’ll have some leftover for more drinks, coffee, or tea. It has a lovely aroma and adds the instant taste of fall to all your favorite drinks.

For the Apple Moscow Mule Drink:

• Vodka – your favorite brand of plain vodka
• Spiced simple syrup
• Fresh lime wedges
• Honeycrisp apple juice – if not available, apple cider works too
• Ginger beer – your favorite brand of premium ginger beer such as Fever Tree Ginger Beer

How To Make a Spiced Apple Moscow Mule Fall Cocktail

Make the Fall Spice Simple Syrup:

• Add the cinnamon sticks, orange peel, sliced ginger, and cloves to a small sauce pan and cover with the sugar and water.  
• Set the saucepan over a medium flame and stir the contents until the sugar is melted into the water.
• Bring the mixture to a light simmer, reduce heat to low and cover.  Cook the syrup (covered) on a light simmer for another 5 minutes.
• Turn the heat off and let the syrup steep an additional 5 minutes covered.
• Remove cover, strain, and let cool.  Use in a variety of drinks (even coffee and tea) to add a luscious and cozy spiced flavor to your favorite fall cocktails

This easy spiced apple cocktail is perfect those who like fall drinks with vodka or anyone who loves moscow mule cocktails throughout the year. This is a fun autumn-inspired twist on a classic moscow mule, which is originally made with just vodka, ginger beer, and lime.

Make The Apple Moscow Mule Cocktail:

This Apple Moscow Mule Puts A Twist on the Classic Moscow Mule

Use this recipe anytime you’re in the mood to have some fall cocktail fun and entertain friends with fall-themed drinks! If you love apple drinks, or apple flavored cocktails throughout the fall, this festive honeycrisp apple drink will hit the spot!

Now you know how to give the classic moscow mule a tasty fall twist (just like I did with these Fall Apple Mimosas). With a little spiced syrup, apple juice, and a dusting of cinnamon, you can turn this easy fall moscow mule recipe into a seasonal favorite! It’s such delicious way to dress up a drink for fall y’all, so I hope you try it this season!

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