By Becky Hardin
Updated Jul 30, 2025
This apple pie Moscow mule is so fun for fall! It still has that classic ginger flavor, but I amped it up with apple cider and apple pie vodka. With just 3 ingredients, this cocktail is super easy to make. It’s perfect for parties, and is one of my favorite festive drinks!
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Easy Apple Pie Moscow Mule Recipe
It’s officially fall, so that means it’s time for apple pie cocktails. I always love anything that tastes like apple pie , so allow me to introduce you to the apple pie Moscow mule! I love Moscow mules—the super cold copper mug, refreshing ginger beer, how very customizable they are—so much to love. And guess what, apple and ginger are a match made in heaven.
Tips for Beginners
- I highly recommend shaking this cocktail rather than stirring. It helps blend the flavors together.
- Do not add the ginger beer to the shaker. The bubbles will cause the shaker to leak everywhere.
- These cocktails are best enjoyed immediately.
- Copper mugs are worth investing in if you love mules. Not only do they look super pretty, but they help keep your drink icy cold.
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 4 oz. apple cider
- ▢ 4 oz. apple pie vodka omit for a mocktail
- ▢ 12 oz. ginger beer (1 bottle)
- ▢ cinnamon sticks and apple slices for garnish
Instructions
- Fill two copper mugs with crushed ice.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the apple cider and vodka. Shake to combine. 4 oz. apple cider, 4 oz. apple pie vodka
- Pour half of the apple cider mixture into each mug.
- Top each mug with ginger beer until full. 12 oz. ginger beer
- Garnish with cinnamon sticks and apple slices. cinnamon sticks and apple slices
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker
- 2 Copper Mule Mugs (optional)
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Apple Pie Moscow Mule Step by Step
Combine apple cider and apple pie vodka: Fill two copper mugs with crushed ice. In a cocktail shaker, combine 4 oz. apple cider and 4 oz. vodka. Shake to combine. Pour half of the apple cider mixture into each mug.
Add ginger beer : Top each mug with 6 oz. ginger beer until full.
Garnish and serve: Garnish with cinnamon sticks and apple slices.
How to Store
If you want to prep these in advance, you can combine the apple cider and the vodka and add the ginger beer just before serving. Once the beer has been added, it is best to drink it as soon as possible. If you do have leftovers, you should drink them within 24 hours, though the beer may get flat and your drink won’t be fizzy.
Serving Suggestions
You can, of course, enjoy these fall Moscow mules as they are, but I love to add a couple of cinnamon sticks and apple slices. Just before you take a sip, you get all of those wonderful aromas.
Apple Pie Moscow Mules just beg to be served with fall-inspired snacks like apple chips , or pumpkin hummus . For a heartier snack to munch on with the cocktail, I’ll make a batch of hot honey chicken wings .
More Apple Cocktails to Try!
Apple Cider Mimosas (Easy Apple Cider Cocktail)
Apple Butter Old Fashioned Cocktail
Caramel Apple Sangria (Apple Pie Sangria)
Sparkling Apple Pie on the Rocks (Apple Cider Cocktail)
Apple Pie Moscow Mule Recipe
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker
- 2 Copper Mule Mugs (optional)
Ingredients
- 4 oz. apple cider
- 4 oz. apple pie vodka omit for a mocktail
- 12 oz. ginger beer (1 bottle)
- cinnamon sticks and apple slices for garnish
Instructions
- Fill two copper mugs with crushed ice.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the apple cider and vodka. Shake to combine. 4 oz. apple cider, 4 oz. apple pie vodka
- Pour half of the apple cider mixture into each mug.
- Top each mug with ginger beer until full. 12 oz. ginger beer
- Garnish with cinnamon sticks and apple slices. cinnamon sticks and apple slices
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
