Cinnamon Vanilla Mule Cocktail Recipe

If you like trying new cocktails at home, you’ll enjoy making a Cinnamon Vanilla Mule. It’s got that cozy flavor from cinnamon and sweet vanilla, balanced out by a tangy ginger beer.

This easy recipe shows you how to mix these simple ingredients into a refreshing cocktail.

I like how the cinnamon and vanilla give an extra twist to the classic Moscow Mule. It’s perfect for relaxing evenings or special gatherings.

Sometimes you just want a drink that feels a little more special. Here’s what you’ll need and how I put it all together.

Cinnamon Vanilla Mule Cocktail Recipe

I love mixing the warmth of cinnamon and the sweet taste of vanilla to add a twist to the classic Moscow Mule. This drink combines vodka, ginger beer, and lime with comforting spices.

It’s an easy, flavorful cocktail.

Equipment

• Copper mug (preferred) or any sturdy glass
• Jigger or shot glass for accurate measuring
• Bar spoon to stir ingredients
• Citrus juicer for fresh lime juice
• Small saucepan if making homemade cinnamon-vanilla syrup
• Ice scoop to fill the mug easily

Using a copper mug keeps the drink cold and gives a nice look.

The jigger helps me pour just the right amount of vodka and syrup. I find a bar spoon handy to mix everything gently so I don’t lose all the bubbles from the ginger beer.

Ingredients

• 2 oz vodka
• 1/2 oz cinnamon-vanilla syrup (store-bought or homemade)
• 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
• 4 oz ginger beer (not ginger ale, for a stronger flavor)
• Ice cubes
• Garnishes: cinnamon stick, vanilla bean, and lime wedges

Cinnamon-vanilla syrup brings warmth and flavor. Fresh lime juice brightens every sip.

Good ginger beer gives the mule its signature kick, while vodka keeps the base clean. Garnishes add aroma and a nice look to the glass.

Instructions

• Fill the copper mug with ice cubes.
• Add the vodka, cinnamon-vanilla syrup, and fresh lime juice.
• Pour the ginger beer over the top.
• Use the bar spoon to stir gently.
• Garnish with a cinnamon stick, split vanilla bean, and lime wedge.

I recommend pouring the ginger beer last so it stays fizzy.

Garnishing right before serving lets the cinnamon and vanilla scent stand out.

Notes

If I don’t have cinnamon-vanilla syrup, I simmer equal parts sugar and water with a cinnamon stick and half a vanilla bean for ten minutes, then cool and strain.

Ginger beer is different from ginger ale—it’s spicier and makes the drink taste better.

Copper mugs aren’t required, but they make the drink colder and honestly, a lot more fun. Adjust lime juice and syrup for your own taste.

I sometimes use extra lime or syrup for a sweeter, more tangy cocktail.

Tasting Notes

When I take my first sip of the Cinnamon Vanilla Mule, the ginger flavor hits me right away. It’s fizzy and crisp, just like a classic Moscow Mule.

The ginger beer gives it a bit of a spicy kick that wakes up my taste buds. After that first burst, there’s this soft, sweet vanilla taste that comes in.

It mixes with the cinnamon, which adds a warm, comforting note. I actually like that the cinnamon isn’t overpowering—just enough to make things interesting.

There’s a hint of mint on top. That adds a cool, fresh finish and honestly makes the whole thing feel more refreshing.

I also think the mint looks pretty in the glass and gives off a nice aroma when you take a drink.

Key points I notice:

• The drink isn’t too strong or heavy.
• Each flavor has its own place without taking over.
• The mint at the end gives a lasting freshness.