Windsor mixologist shares a holiday recipe with and without alcohol

Mackenzie Vetor, bar manager at Maiden Lane Wine & Spirits, shared a holiday cocktail recipethat you can make yourself, with or without alcohol.

It's a good time of year to reach for the spice rack, said Vetor, to give yourdrinks a little warmness around the holidays.

Vetor says making the base of a good drink is what's important.

'Ithink we try to keep that in mind from the start, and with that can elevate [the drinks]with spirits," he said.

WATCH | How to make an apple cider mule:

How to make an apple cider mule drink this holiday season

2 years ago

Duration 1:59

CBC Windsor Morning host Nav Nanwa gets a lesson in cocktail-making from mixologist Mackenzie Vetor, bar manager at Maiden Lane Wine & Spirits in Windsor, Ont.

Here's an easy drink you can make at home for the holidays an apple ginger mule:

• Add four ounces of cider to your glass.
• Add a splash of fresh lime.
• Top off with ginger beer.
• Grind fresh nutmeg and ginger on top.
• Add vodka or another spirit if you'd like.