Caramel Apple Mule With Caramel Sauce Cocktail Recipe

A crisp apple flavor mixed with smooth caramel? That’s a combo that feels both refreshing and comforting, honestly. The Caramel Apple Mule with caramel sauce gives you this nice mix of sweet, tart, and spiced flavors, all in one easy drink.

It’s a simple twist on the classic mule, but it really feels perfect for fall—or, you know, whenever you want something a bit special.

I love how the ginger beer adds just enough fizz to keep things from getting too heavy. The caramel sauce brings in a rich sweetness that’s not over the top.

The flavors play together without fighting for attention, and honestly, the drink looks as good as it tastes.

This cocktail doesn’t take much effort, but it totally feels like something you’d order at a good bar.

Just a few ingredients and quick steps, and you can make it at home whenever the craving hits.

Caramel Apple Mule With Caramel Sauce Cocktail Recipe

I keep coming back to this cocktail because it blends crisp apple with sweet caramel and just a little spice. The combo of apple cider, ginger beer, and caramel vodka creates something balanced, smooth, and actually pretty refreshing.

Equipment

• Copper mugs – I pretty much always use these. They keep the drink cold and give it that classic mule vibe.
• Cocktail shaker – Helps me mix the cider, vodka, and caramel syrup so everything’s even.
• Measuring jigger – Keeps my pours accurate, which is kind of important.
• Bar spoon – Good for stirring without killing the ginger beer’s bubbles.
• Knife and cutting board – Needed for slicing up fresh apple and lime.
• Small saucepan – If you’re making caramel sauce at home, this is handy.
• Strainer – I use this when shaking with ice to keep things smooth.
• Serving plate – I like prepping garnishes here before dropping them in.

Ingredients

• 2 oz caramel vodka or just plain vodka
• 1 oz lime juice (fresh is best)
• 2 oz apple cider or apple juice
• ½ oz caramel syrup or caramel sauce
• 4 oz ginger beer
• Apple slices for garnish
• Cinnamon stick or a sprinkle of ground cinnamon for garnish
• Optional: caramel candy or a drizzle of caramel sauce on the rim

I’ll go for caramel vodka if I want a stronger caramel hit, but plain vodka is fine too. Apple cider gives more depth than juice, but honestly, both work. Fresh lime juice balances out the sweetness.

Ginger beer gives the mule that sharp, fizzy finish I love.

Instructions

• Fill a copper mug with ice.
• In a shaker, combine vodka, lime juice, apple cider, and caramel syrup.
• Shake for about 10 seconds—no need to overdo it.
• Strain the mix into your mug over the ice.
• Top with ginger beer and give it a gentle stir with your bar spoon.
• Garnish with apple slices and a cinnamon stick.
• If you’re feeling fancy, drizzle caramel sauce inside the mug or around the rim first.
• Serve right away while it’s cold and fizzy.

I usually stir lightly at the end so the ginger beer stays bubbly. The cinnamon stick adds a nice aroma but doesn’t take over.

Notes

I’ve found that using apple cider makes the drink richer, especially in the fall. If I’m craving more caramel, I’ll add a splash more syrup or even melt a caramel candy in the shaker.

Sometimes I’ll rim the mug with caramel sauce and a bit of ground cinnamon for a festive look. Fresh apple slices not only look inviting—they taste great after soaking in the drink.

I try not to go overboard with the syrup, since the drink can get too sweet fast. Keeping a good balance between tart lime, crisp apple, and sweet caramel makes the best caramel apple mule, at least in my book.

Tasting Notes

So, the first sip had this crisp apple flavor—honestly, it instantly brought a classic Moscow Mule to mind, but it was sweeter, softer around the edges. That caramel sauce? It added just enough richness to keep the apple from being too tart.

The ginger beer gave it a subtle spice, enough to keep things lively without making the drink feel heavy. I actually liked how the caramel stuck around a bit at the end, almost like a little dessert, but it never crossed into cloying territory.

Serving it cold in a copper mug really made the flavors pop. Everything felt brighter, more refreshing—definitely the kind of fall cocktail I’d reach for when I’m not in the mood for something super rich or heavy.

I even tried a mocktail version, just skipped the vodka. The apple and caramel still shone through, and honestly, it still tasted like one of those easy cocktails that work any time, day or night.

Flavor Highlights:

• Sweetness: Light caramel sweetness, not overpowering
• Spice: Gentle ginger kick from the ginger beer
• Fruit: Crisp apple flavor, fresh and clean
• Finish: Smooth, slightly sweet aftertaste