Hot Lime Mule Cocktail Recipe


WRITTEN BY: SCOTT VAN DORT

The Hot Lime Mule is a twist on a Moscow Mule cocktail made with Lime-Flavored Vodka, Hot Spiced Apple Juice, and Heavy Vanilla Cream, served warm instead of ice-cold. 

Deliciously spicy and wonderfully decadent, there’s flavors of ginger, apple pie, cream, and nutmeg. Oh my! This easy-to-make Mule variation is an essential winter warmer.

We’ll start by making the Hot Spiced Apple Juice, then whip up the Cream, and finally, we’ll build the drink into the glass. 

How To Make a Hot Lime Mule

What You’ll Need

• Jigger or Measuring Instrument
• Saucepan
• Large Bowl
• Spoon
• Sieve
• Jug Glass (or another Glass with a handle)
• Handheld Grater
• Cocktail Shaker
  

How to Mix

1. Make the Hot Spiced Apple Juice by adding a pinch of Cloves to a Saucepan.
2. Add a couple of Cinnamon Sticks, a pinch of Cardamom, and a couple of Star Anise.
3. Cut up some fresh Ginger and add a few large Ginger slices into the Saucepan.
4. Measure and pour Apple Juice into the Saucepan.
5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then let it simmer.
6. Use a Sieve to strain the mixture into a Large Bowl.
7. Use a Jigger to measure and pour Absolut Lime into a heat-safe Jag Glass.
8. Measure and pour the Hot Spiced Apple Juice into the Glass.
9. Prepare the Vanilla Cream by pouring Vanilla Syrup into your Cocktail Shaker.
10. Add Heavy Whipped Cream to the Shaker and shake to aerate.
11. Use the back of a Spoon to slowly pour the Whipped Cream into your Glass.
12. Garnish by grating fresh Nutmeg on top.
13. Sip and enjoy!

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.