You are going to love this virgin Moscow mule recipe. This refreshing mocktail is made with no alcohol but still tastes amazing. This non-alcoholic drink is quick and easy to make and only requires 2 ingredients to prepare!
Refreshing drinks like apple cider vinegar and lemon juice and cherry cheesecake smoothie are a great way to cool off and quench your thirst, which is why I can't wait for you to try the delicious drink recipe I am sharing with you today!
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Why you will love this recipe:
- The taste! This virgin mule mocktail is fizzy, refreshing, slightly sweet, slightly spicy and full of delicious ginger flavour.
- It's quick and easy to make! You only need 2 ingredients to make it, ginger beer and lime juice.
- This ginger beer mocktail is a healthier version of the classic cocktail because it's made with no alcohol.
- It's so refreshing and is a great drink to serve at parties, baby showers, picnics, cookouts, tailgates, Super Bowl parties, and barbecues.
- You don't need a cocktail shaker to make this Moscow mule mocktail recipe!
If you love mocktail recipes you will also love my blueberry mint lemonade, pornstar martini mocktail and key lime pie smoothie.
Ingredients and substitutions:
- Non-alcoholic ginger beer: You can use any type of ginger beer that you lie. The more strongly flavoured ginger beer you use, the better flavour this drink will have. My perusal favourite ginger beer to make a Moscow mule with is Fever Tree ginger beer. Other ginger beer brands that can be used to make mules include Q Ginger Beer which is a little more sweet, and Reed's Ginger Beer which has an extra strong ginger flavour.
- Fresh lime juice - this adds even more flavour and fizz. I recommend using fresh lime juice rather than bottled lime juice to give this drink the best refreshing citrus taste.
- Ice - to help cool down the drink even more to make it even more refreshing.
Recipe variations and add ins:
- If you are serving a crowd feel free to double or triple this recipe.
- To make this drink sugar free: use Zevia Ginger Beer or Reed's Zero Sugar Ginger Beer.
- To give this mule a stronger ginger flavour: add a bit of fresh ginger or ginger simple syrup.
- If you prefer a stronger lime flavour: add an extra 1-2 tablespoons of lime juice.
- If you like a milder taste and more fizz: add a bit of sparkling water or soda water to the drink.
- If you want a sweeter drink: you can make this virgin Moscow mule with ginger ale instead of ginger beer.
How to make a virgin Moscow mule:
- Step 1: First, put some ice cubes into a copper mug, or glass.
- Step 2: Add the ginger beer and the lime juice to the mug and give everything a quick stir. Then enjoy!
How to serve:
Moscow mules are classically served in copper mugs which help to keep the drink cold because copper is a great conductor, meaning that cold or hot temperatures spread quickly through the material. You can serve this drink as is, or garnish it with a lime wedge, fresh mint leaves, fresh basil, or a sprig of rosemary.
Virgin Moscow Mule FAQs:
No, virgin drinks can't get you drunk because they don't contain any alcohol.
No, despite what the name might imply, ginger beer contains no beer. Ginger beer is usually made from carbonated water, ginger and sugar.
This drink is best served right away but can be stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours before serving.
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Recipe
Virgin Moscow Mule
Equipment
Ingredients
- ice
- 3/4 cup ginger beer
- 2 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- Put some ice in a copper mug or glass and then add the ginger beer and lime juice.
- Give the drink a stir.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- 1. If you want to make this drink sugar free, use Zevia Ginger Beer or Reed's Zero Sugar Ginger Beer.
- 2. To give this mule a stronger ginger flavour add a bit of fresh ginger or ginger syrup.
- 3. If you prefer a stronger lime flavour, add an extra 1-2 tablespoons of lime juice.
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