This Pumpkin Citrus Moscow Mule is perfect for any fall celebration. With your choice of flavored vodka (lemon, vanilla, or pumpkin spice), fresh orange and lime juice, sweet pumpkin butter, and ginger beer served well chilled, this drink offers a subtle sweet pumpkin flavor, balanced with tangy citrus and spicy ginger beer.
Earlier this fall I bought a jar of pumpkin butter at the store with absolutely no idea what I was going to with it. Since then, it has found its way smeared on to toasted English muffins and French toast, as well as whisked into salad dressings, but my favorite application is definitely in this Pumpkin Citrus Moscow Mule.
It’s no secret that I love a good Moscow Mule when it is cold outside, and these Pumpkin Citrus Moscow Mules are one of my favorite. When made with tart lemon vodka, they have just a subtle pumpkin spice flavor and sweetness (without being too pumpkin-y), but you can definitely punch it up if you use pumpkin spice or vanilla vodka. So feel free to customize to your taste. Either way you serve it, these Pumpkin Moscow Mules are a perfect holiday cocktail for your Halloween party, Thanksgiving dinner, or any fall festivities.
How Do You Make a Pumpkin Citrus Moscow Mule?
These Pumpkin Citrus Moscow Mules are simple to make with just 5 ingredients, so they come together super quickly. Here is what you will need:
- Vodka: The choice of vodka is up to you. I prefer lemon flavored vodka, as the tangy citrus flavor tones down the sweet pumpkin. But if you are looking for a sweeter pumpkin pie flavored cocktail, pumpkin pie spice or vanilla vodka would be delicious as well.
- Lime & Orange Juice: Fresh squeezed juice is the way to go here, as it brings so much more flavor and brightness.
- Pumpkin Butter: Made from pumpkin puree and other sweet and spicy ingredients like apple cider, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, pumpkin butter is a great simple shortcut to give these Pumpkin Citrus Moscow Mules great layers of flavor. You could also substitute apple butter for a slightly different twist.
- Ginger Beer: A staple in any Moscow mule recipe, ginger beer brings a bright, ginger flavor with a strong spicy finish. I love the way the ginger flavor pairs with the sweet pumpkin butter, bringing out the spice notes.
Looking for More Fall Cocktail Recipes for the Holidays?
If you are looking for more Moscow Mule and simple cocktail recipes for Thanksgiving (or any fall or winter holidays!), check out some of these options:
- Apple Cider Moscow Mule: Made with spiced apple cider, this fall cocktail recipe is perfect for any chilly fall day.
- Rosemary Citrus Moscow Mule: Fresh citrus fruits really shine during the winter months, so why not celebrate them with this simple Moscow Mule recipe.
- Frosted Cranberry Margarita: With a gorgeous red color and tangy cranberry flavor, this cranberry margarita is the perfect festive cocktail for the holiday season.
- Rosemary Grapefruit Moscow Mule: Piney rosemary just reminds me of the holidays, and when paired with tart grapefruit juice and spicy ginger beer, it is a perfect balance.
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Pumpkin Citrus Moscow Mule
Ingredients
- 2 oz lemon flavored vodka (see note)
- 1 oz fresh squeeze orange juice
- 1 oz fresh squeeze lime juice
- 1 tbsp pumpkin butter
- ginger beer
Instructions
- Add vodka, fresh squeezed orange and lime juice, and pumpkin butter to a shaker with a couple of cubes of ice. Shake well.
- Fill a copper mug with small ice cubes or crushed ice, strain vodka mixture over ice. Top with ginger beer as desired.
Notes
- For the vodka, I like to use a lemon flavored vodka for extra citrus boost. But if you want this to have more pumpkin pie flavor, I recommend using either vanilla or pumpkin spice vodka.
- You can substitute apple butter for the pumpkin butter for a different twist.