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Apple Sage Cider MuleThanksgiving pairing
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Apple Sage Cider Mule

Apple cider, lime, and ginger beer meet a savory whisper of sage in this Thanksgiving mule.

⏱ 10 min🍹 4 servings🌈 Easy joy

Apple Sage Cider Mule is a Jugero seasonal drink built around fresh fruit, measured balance, and an easy-to-follow method. Apple cider, lime, and ginger beer meet a savory whisper of sage in this Thanksgiving mule.

Jugero flavor note

Clap the sage leaves once between your hands to release their aroma. The crisp ginger finish cuts through rich stuffing and gravy.

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What you'll need

For 4 sippers
  • 2 cups chilled apple cider
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 2 cups chilled nonalcoholic ginger beer
  • 2 cups ice, for serving
  • 8 fresh sage leaves
  • 4 thin apple slices, for garnish

Let's make it

  1. Stir apple cider, lime juice, and maple syrup together in a small pitcher.
  2. Clap four sage leaves once between your hands and add them to the pitcher; steep for 5 minutes, then remove.
  3. Fill four copper mugs or glasses with ice and divide the cider base evenly.
  4. Top each mug with 1/2 cup ginger beer, stir gently, and garnish with apple and remaining sage.
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