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Easy Apple Cider Mule Non Alcoholic Recipe | Fall Mocktail Everyone Loves

This Apple Cider Mule Non Alcoholic Drink blends crisp apple cider, zesty lime juice, and spicy ginger beer into a refreshing fall mocktail. Perfect for family-friendly gatherings or cozy evenings, it delivers all the seasonal flavors of a classic mule without the alcohol.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Total Time 3 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Drink, Fall Recipe, Mocktail
Cuisine: American
Calories: 95
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Essential Ingredients
  • ½ cup apple cider fresh-pressed or spiced
  • ½ tbsp fresh lime juice
  • ½ cup ginger beer
  • 1 –2 tsp maple syrup optional
  • Ice
Garnish Options
  • Thin apple slices
  • Cinnamon stick
  • Star anise or whole clove
  • Lime wedge
Substitution Ideas
  • Sparkling water + fresh ginger instead of ginger beer
  • Honey or agave nectar instead of maple syrup
  • Pear cider instead of apple cider

Method
 

  1. Build foundation: Fill copper mug or glass with ice. Pour in apple cider and lime juice. Stir in maple syrup if using.
  2. Add fizz: Slowly pour ginger beer over the back of a spoon. Stir gently 2–3 times to combine without losing carbonation.
  3. Garnish: Add apple slice, cinnamon stick, lime wedge, or star anise for visual and aromatic appeal. Serve immediately.

Notes

For best results, use chilled cider and ginger beer. Fresh-pressed cider and fresh lime juice deliver the richest flavor.