# Thyme Citrus Cocktails This Winter-Appropriate Moscow Mule Recipe is a Refreshing Autumn Beverage By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-11-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moscow-mule-recipe References: [blog.freepeople](http://blog.freepeople.com/2015/11/cold-weather-cocktail-winterready-thyme-citrus-moscow-mule/) Perfect for cold weather, this Moscow mule recipe is an excellent choice for a winter cocktail. A refreshing departure from the standard fall flavors of apple spice and pumpkin, the beverage contains a plethora of citrus fruits and thyme. Served in an autumnally appropriate copper cup, the drink contains freshly squeezed lime juice, fresh sprigs of thyme, ginger beer, grapefruit, grapefruit slices, ice and vodka. Great for enjoying at casual or festive gatherings, after Thanksgiving dinner or a simple cozy night spent indoors, the Moscow mule recipe can also be made into a delicious [virgin version](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mocktails-for-winter). You just replace the ginger beer with ginger ale and cut out the vodka, making it suitable for all. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Winter Citrus Cocktails:** Opportunity for beverage companies to create more refreshing and unique cocktails with winter fruits and herbs. - **Non-alcoholic Mixology:** Opportunity for bars and restaurants to create a wider variety of non-alcoholic versions of popular cocktails like the Moscow Mule. - **Copper Cups and Presentation:** Opportunity for companies to create unique and stylish copper cups for cocktails as well as create new ways to present them visually. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Beverage Industry:** Beverage companies can take advantage of this trend by creating unique and refreshing winter cocktails using ingredients like citrus and herbs. - **Bar and Restaurant Industry:** Bars and restaurants can cater to a wider audience by offering a non-alcoholic version of the popular Moscow Mule cocktail. - **Home Decor Industry:** Companies can take advantage of the trend towards copper cups and unique presentation by offering stylish and unique drinkware and home decor items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Autumnal Citrus-Infused Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-grapefruit-paloma.md) - [Interesting Fruit-Forward Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hugos-cocktails.md) - [Cocktail-Inspired Sparkling Waters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ginger-lime-mule.md) - [High-ABV Holiday Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cutwater.md) - [Festive Branded Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motts-clamato-caesar-cocktails.md) - [Juicy Fall-Inspired Alcoholic Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simply-spiked-cranberry.md) - [Refreshing Iconic Soda Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-hosting.md) - [Grape-Infused Vodka Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grapeinfused-vodka-cocktail.md) - [Citrus Tea Vodka Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citrus-tea-vodka-cocktails.md)