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    Home » Cocktails » Delicious Vanilla Moscow Mule Recipe

    Published: Nov 2, 2022 · Updated: Nov 2, 2022 by Sharon Garofalow | This post may contain affiliate links. See the privacy policy linked in my footer.

    Delicious Vanilla Moscow Mule Recipe

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    Close up of a copper mule mug on a table next to a fresh lime and a jar of simple syrup.

    This easy Vanilla Moscow Mule recipe is tasty and refreshing and perfect for any time of year! With a delicious vanilla simple syrup, this easy cocktail to make at home is ready in just minutes!

    A vanilla moscow mule on a table in a copper mug with vanilla simple syrup in a jar on a table.
    If you love vanilla, this Vanilla Moscow Mule recipe is one you need to try!
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    • Why I Love This Easy Vanilla Moscow Mule Recipe
    • Ingredients Needed
    • How to Make a Vanilla Mule
    • Substitutions
    • Variations
    • Top tip
    • Vanilla Moscow Mule
    • More Easy Cocktail Recipes
    • More Moscow Mule Recipes

    Why I Love This Easy Vanilla Moscow Mule Recipe

    I love a classic Moscow Mule, but the addition of vanilla simple syrup makes it full of comforting vanilla flavor. Paired with crisp ginger beer and served in a chilled copper Mule mug, it's a yummy vodka cocktail for any time of year but especially as we transition to fall.

    Related: Easy Moscow Mule Recipes and Variations

    Less holiday-forward than my Apple Cider Mule or Cranberry Moscow Mule, this Vanilla Mule recipe is the perfect way to say sayonara to summer and before drinking your weight in pumpkin cocktails.

    Ingredients Needed

    Labeled ingredients to make a vanilla mule.
    Here's what you need to make a Vanilla Moscow Mule.
    • Vodka
    • Vanilla simple syrup
    • Ginger beer
    • Fresh lime juice

    Need a little more help deciding what vodka to use for this Moscow Mule?? Read about what I think is the best vodka for Moscow Mules.

    See recipe card for quantities.

    How to Make a Vanilla Mule

    Adding vodka to a copper moscow mule mug.

    1. Add ice to a copper Moscow mule mug

    2. Add the vodka

    Adding fresh lime juice to a cocktail in a copper mug.

    3. Add fresh lime juice

    Measuring vanilla simple syrup in a measuring jigger.

    4. Add the vanilla simple syrup.

    Woman adding ginger beer to a copper mug mule.

    5. Top with ginger beer

    Use a bar spoon to give it a quick stir. Garnish with a lime wheel.

    Hint: You don't have to use a copper mug but they are designed to keep drinks chilled and delicious. The handle saves your hand from freezing while keeping your Vanilla Mule super refreshing.

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    Substitutions

    • Non-Alcoholic - Follow my recipe for a Moscow Mule Mocktail and use the vanilla simple syrup in place of the regular simple syrup.
    • Time-Saving Method - If you don't want to take the time to make the vanilla simple syrup, you can use store-bought simple syrup (or make my cheater simple syrup for one cocktail) and add a ¼ teaspoon of vanilla extract. Or try scraping real vanilla bean into your drink!

    Variations

    A flavored Moscow Mule is delish so feel free to change up the recipe to make it fit your flavor preferences.

    • Liquor - You don't have to stick to vodka. Bourbon, whisky, and even spiced rum would also be delicious in a Vanilla Mule.
    • Add spices - Make this even more delicious with a Vanilla Cinnamon Simple Syrup.
    • Flavored Vodka - Add more layers of flavor with flavored vodka. Something like vanilla vodka or an apple vodka would be super tasty!

    Top tip

    • Don't fill up the copper mug all the way to the top. You only want to add between 3-4 ounces to keep the flavors balanced.
    • A few dashes of bitters can help perfectly finish the cocktail if you feel like it needs a little bit more dimension. The spices pair really well with the vanilla syrup.
    • Do not use bottled lime juice. Fresh is needed to give this cocktail the brightness it needs!
    A jar of vanilla simple syrup next to a copper moscow mule mug.

    This tasty Vanilla Moscow Mule is a quick and easy recipe to make when you're looking to enjoy a flavorful vodka cocktail.

    A copper moscow mule mug on a table next to a jar of vanilla simple syrup.

    Vanilla Moscow Mule

    Ready in just minutes, this flavorful Vanilla Moscow Mule is a tasty vodka cocktail that is the perfect drink to help you transition from summer into fall and beyond.
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    Course: cocktails
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 3 minutes
    Total Time: 3 minutes
    Servings: 1 cocktail
    Calories: 287kcal
    Author: Sharon Garofalow

    Ingredients

    • 2 ounces vodka
    • 1.5 ounces vanilla simple syrup
    • ½ ounce lime juice
    • 4 ounces ginger beer

    Instructions

    • To a copper Moscow Mule mug, add ice, vodka, fresh lime juice and vanilla simple syrup.
    • Top with ginger beer.
    • Use a bar spoon to mix.
    • Garnish with a lime wheel.

    Notes

    • Don't fill up the copper mug all the way to the top. You only want to add between 3-4 ounces to keep the flavors balanced.
    • A few dashes of bitters can help perfectly finish the cocktail if you feel like it needs a little bit more dimension. The spices pair really well with the vanilla syrup.
    • Do not use bottled lime juice. Fresh is needed to give this cocktail the brightness it needs!
    • If you don't want to take the time to make the vanilla simple syrup, you can use store-bought simple syrup (or make my cheater simple syrup for one cocktail) and add a ¼ teaspoon of vanilla extract.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1drink | Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 33mg | Potassium: 45mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 2mg
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    About Sharon Garofalow

    Sharon lives in Southern California with her adorable family. She loves to share ideas to make mom life easier and encourage busy gals to make time for themselves too! Sharon's "me" time often includes watching Hallmark Channel movies, sipping sauvignon blanc, trying not to eat Salt and Pepper potato chips, and planning girlfriend getaways.

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