Apple Cider Moscow Mule

While I may love summer weather more, fall is my favorite time for cocktails. Apple cider for everyone! Seriously, it goes well in so many cocktails, including these three which I crafted last year. But this post is all about the Apple Cider Moscow Mule.

It’s so delicious and puts a fall spin on one of America’s most classic cocktails. Get into this!

Apple Cider Simple Syrup Ingredients:

• 4 oz. of apple cider

• 4 cloves

• 2 cinnamon sticks

• 1 tbsp. sugar (if you’d like your syrup a bit thicker)

Moscow Mule Ingredients:

• 2 oz. vodka

• 1/2 oz. lime juice (preferably Q’s or Fever Tree)

• Ginger beer, to top

Apple Cider Simple Syrup Instructions:

1. While you’re making your simple syrup, add ice to your copper mug or put it in the freezer to make it cold.

2. Add the apple cider, cinnamon, and sugar (if desired) to a pot on medium high heat.

3. Roll the cloves in your hand to exude more flavor, then add them to the pot.

4. If you used sugar, stir until the sugar is dissolved. If you did not use sugar, stir until you smell cinnamon in the air. This is approximately 5-7 minutes.

5. Turn off the heat and let sit for 2-3 minutes.

Moscow Mule Instructions:

1. Throw away the ice used to make the glass cold. Add new ice and fill to the top of your mug.

2. Add apple cider simple syrup and lime juice to your mug.

3. Top with ginger beer and stir.

4. Garnish with lime and/or apple, then enjoy!

160+ Black-Owned Spirit Brands to Support

First Published: June 4, 2020

Last Updated: February 1, 2022 (updated monthly)

As a Black woman travel blogger, I have always highlighted my experiences traveling the world with my audience and supporting Black-owned businesses.

In 2020, I was faced with the question of how I could better support our community and use my platform to amplify Black-owned businesses. I couldn't think of a better way than to build a guide to highlight Black-owned spirit brands.

I started my initial list with about 65 brands, but it has since grown to over 160 Black-owned brands. It's been such an amazing journey to not only learn about these brands, but also chat with many of their founders and try some delicious spirits.

Many of these spirits are available online via their websites (all headings are clickable), or in some cases, your local store. Check the map below to see which spirits are closest to you.

Supporting Black-owned businesses is a way of life for me. Our spending habits show what we think is important and have a way of speaking for us when we aren't being heard. Use this guide to let your spending habits speak for you.

Check out ReserveBar's List of Black-Owned Spirit Brands and get 10% off your purchase of 2 or more bottles. Use code ‘WDFT10’ and support multiple Black-owned businesses! New Black-owned spirits are regularly added to ReserveBar’s offerings so check back for updates. (FYI: I receive a small commission if you use my code to make a purchase, but it goes to supporting this important work of highlighting Black-owned spirits.)

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Click on your state to see what’s in retail stores! And if none appear, no worries!
Filter by your favorite spirit under the map and see if what’s available online.