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refreshing Apple Cider Mule Non Alcoholic Drink in a copper mug, garnished with a fresh apple slice and a cinnamon stick on a rustic wooden surface.

How to Make a Virgin Apple Cider Mule (Perfect Fall Mocktail)

This Apple Cider Mule Non Alcoholic Drink is the ultimate fall refresher, delivering all the festive spice, fizz, and crisp flavor of a classic mule—without the alcohol. Made with apple cider, ginger beer, fresh lime juice, and optional maple syrup, it’s a sophisticated mocktail that everyone can enjoy.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Calories: 95
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup apple cider fresh-pressed or spiced recommended
  • 1/2 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 cup ginger beer chilled
  • 1 –2 teaspoons maple syrup optional
  • Ice
Optional Garnishes:
  • Thin apple slices
  • Cinnamon stick
  • Star anise or whole clove
  • Lime wedge

Method
 

  1. Fill a chilled copper mug or glass with ice.
  2. Add apple cider, lime juice, and maple syrup if using. Stir gently.
  3. Top with chilled ginger beer and stir very lightly to preserve carbonation.
  4. Garnish with apple slice, cinnamon stick, star anise, or lime wedge. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a healthier twist, use diet or zero-sugar ginger beer, or replace maple syrup with stevia or monk fruit. For a probiotic boost, swap half the ginger beer with kombucha.