Ginger Apple Mule

Marillyn Ivan Day, Kinnear, WY

2 oz vodka
Juice from 1/2 a lime
1/3 cup apple cider
1 Tbsp apple butter
1-2 tsp fresh grated ginger
Ginger beer for topping
Pomegranate arils, apple slices, and cinnamon sticks for garnish

1. Fill a cocktail glass with ice.
2. Combine first 5 ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Fill with ice and shake until combined.
3. Strain into prepared glass.
4. Top with ginger beer and garnish with pomegranate, apples, and cinnamon.