Spiced Harvest Mule

Fri, Nov 07, 2025 | bourbon

warm, cozy notes of fresh apple, cinnamon, maple, and bourbon, with a fizzy kick. It's like sipping on a crisp fall orchard under falling leaves.

Preperation Time 5 Min

1 Servings

Glass Type

Flavor

• 4 Oz Fresh Apple Cider

• .5 Oz Pure Maple Syrup

• .5 Oz Fresh Lemon Juice

• 2 Dashes Bitters

• Ginger Beer to top

• Ground Cinnamon (for rim and garnish)

• Apple Slices and Cinnamon Stick (for Garnish)

Instructions

1. Rim a highball or copper mug with cinnamon sugar: Run a lemon wedge around the rim, then dip in a mix of 2 parts sugar to 1 part cinnamon.

2. Fill a shaker with ice. Add bourbon, apple cider, maple syrup, lemon juice, and bitters.

3. Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds until chilled.

4. Strain into your rimmed glass over fresh ice.

5. Top with ginger beer for effervescence.

6. Garnish with thin apple slices fanned out and a cinnamon stick. Dust with a pinch more cinnamon for that fireside aroma.