Hot Lime Mule
Average
Spicy & Fresh
5 Minutes
Jug Glass
Ingredients
The Hot Lime Mule is a twist on a Moscow Mule cocktail made with lime-flavored vodka and spiced apple juice, served warm and topped with heavy vanilla cream.
Creamy, citrusy, warming with a delicious spiciness, this easy-to-make Mule variation is a perfect winter warmer.
We’ll start by making the warm spiced apple juice, then whip up the cream, and finally, we’ll build the drink into the glass. Ready? Let’s get to it.
How To Make a hot lime mule
Bar tools you’ll need
Jigger
Bar Spoon
Boston Shaker
How to Mix
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Make the Hot Spiced Apple Juice by adding a pinch of Cloves to a Saucepan.
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Add a couple of Cinnamon Sticks, a pinch of Cardamom, and a couple of Star Anise.
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Cut up some fresh Ginger and add a few large Ginger slices into the Saucepan.
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Measure and pour Apple Juice into the Saucepan.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, then let it simmer.
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Use a Sieve to strain the mixture into a Large Bowl.
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Use a Jigger to measure and pour Absolut Lime into a heat-safe Jag Glass.
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Measure and pour the Hot Spiced Apple Juice into the Glass.
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Prepare the Vanilla Cream by pouring Vanilla Syrup into your Cocktail Shaker.
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Add Heavy Whipped Cream to the Shaker and shake to aerate.
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Use the back of a Spoon to slowly pour the Whipped Cream into your Glass.
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Garnish by grating fresh Nutmeg on top.
Watch Rico make 3 amazing cocktails with absolut lime, including the hot lime mule
What is a Hot Lime Mule?
The Hot Lime Mule is a vodka cocktail served warm and made with lime-flavored vodka, vanilla cream, and warm spiced apple juice with cinnamon, ginger cardamom, nutmeg, and star anise as the spices. It’s a winter twist on a Mule cocktail.
What Does a Hot Lime Mule Cocktail Taste Like?
Deliciously spicy, warming and wonderfully decadent, a Hot Lime Mule boasts flavors of lime, apple pie, ginger, cardamom, and nutmeg. And then there’s the vanilla cream. Oh my!
Who’d have thought a Mule cocktail would be the perfect drink to sip during fall and winter?
The History of the Hot Lime Mule
The Hot Lime Mule is a new cocktail created by the Absolut Drinks team for an episode of Absolut Drinks with Rico in the spring of 2025. The Hot Lime Mule was inspired by the classic Moscow Mule that dates back to the 1940s.
Tips for Making the Perfect Hot Lime Mule
Sweeten to your liking
You’ll see Rico doesn’t measure the Vanilla Syrup when he pours it into the shaker. However, he uses roughly 10 ml or two teaspoons. Feel free to adjust the Vanilla Syrup to suit your taste—it’s your drink, so make it just the way you like it.
Variations of the Hot Lime Mule
Looking for the best Moscow Mule variations and different types of Moscow Mules? Check out our Moscow Mule collection.
Serving and Garnish Ideas for a Hot Lime Mule
Unlike traditional Mules that are served in a Copper Mule Mug, we recommend serving the Hot Lime Mule in a heat safe Jug Glass (i.e. a glass with a handle), the type that’s commonly used to serve an Irish Coffee.
Hot Lime Mule FAQ
Of course! If you prefer Plant-Based Whipping Cream, feel free to use it. Just ensure it thickens when shaken and can be poured over the back of a spoon into your glass.
Absolutely! Although Rico uses a Cocktail Shaker in the video, the truth is you can just use a Jar with a lid or a similar container. It’ll work just fine.
Follow our recipe for Simple Syrup then add half a teaspoon of Vanilla Extract.
Vanilla Extract is made from real Vanilla Beans soaked in alcohol and water, giving it a great natural flavor.
You can use Vanilla Essence as an alternative, but keep in mind it’s a processed product with artificial flavors and colors. We recommend using Vanilla Extract for the best taste.
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