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Haunted Orchard Mule

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Haunted Orchard Mule

Description

The Moscow Mule, born in 1940s America, is iconic for its copper mug. The Haunted Orchard Mule brings autumnal flavours: spiced apple cider, cinnamon, and ginger beer. It ties to orchard traditions like apple bobbing, connected to harvest and Halloween folklore.

Ingredients

  • 50 ml Vodka
  • 50 ml Spiced Apple Cider
  • 20 ml lime juice
  • Ginger Beer to top
  • 1 piece Apple Slices (fan on rim)
  • 1 piece Cinnamon Stick

Instructions

  1. Fill a copper mule mug with ice cubes until nearly full.
  2. Add the vodka, spiced apple cider, and lime juice.
  3. Stir gently to combine.
  4. Top generously with chilled ginger beer.
  5. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and a thin apple slice fanned on the rim.
  6. Serve with a copper straw for the authentic mule presentation.

Recommended glassware

Copper Mug
Copper Mug (recommended)

A chilled metal mug best known for serving mules.

300–450 ml Handled metal mug with strong temperature retention.

Best for: Moscow Mule, Irish Mule, Kentucky Mule, seasonal mule twists.

Garnish: Best with lime wedges, mint, and simple herb garnishes.

Quick facts

5 mins Easy Approx. 9.1% ABV Cubed ice
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