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    The Best Virgin Moscow Mule Recipe (non-alcoholic mocktail)

    Modified: Jan 31, 2025 • Published: Jul 10, 2023 by Dr. Erin Carter • This post may contain affiliate links • Leave a Comment

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    A virgin Moscow mule in a copper mug topped with a slice of lime.
    A virgin Moscow Mule in a copper mug topped with a slice of lime.
    A virgin Moscow mule in a copper mug with a lime slice on top.

    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!

    A virgin Moscow mule in a copper mug with ice and lime slices in it.

    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!

    Table of Contents
    • Why you will love this recipe:
    • Ingredients and substitutions:
    • Recipe variations and add ins:
    • How to make a virgin Moscow mule:
    • How to serve:
    • Virgin Moscow Mule FAQs:
    • Other non-alcohol drinks you will love:
    • Recipe

    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:

    The ingredients needed to make a virgin Moscow mule separated into small bowls and measuring cups.
    • 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:

    A copper mug filled with ice.
    1. Step 1: First, put some ice cubes into a copper mug, or glass.
    A copper mug filled with ice cubes and a green liquid.
    1. 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.

    A copper mug filled with liquid and ice cubes and topped with a lime slice.

    Virgin Moscow Mule FAQs:

    Can virgin drinks get you drunk?

    No, virgin drinks can't get you drunk because they don't contain any alcohol.

    Does ginger beer have beer in it?

    No, despite what the name might imply, ginger beer contains no beer. Ginger beer is usually made from carbonated water, ginger and sugar.

    How should I store this drink?

    This drink is best served right away but can be stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours before serving.

    Other non-alcohol drinks you will love:

    • A glass of berry lemonade smoothie topped with fresh blueberries and raspberries.
      Berry Lemonade Smoothie (without yogurt)
    • Two ginger turmeric shots in glass bottles with white lids surrounded by ginger, turmeric, orange slices and lemon slices.
      Easy Lemon Ginger Turmeric Shots Recipe & Benefits (no juicer)
    • A glass of lavender mint lemonade topped with a lemon slice, mint leaves and lavender flowers.
      The Best Lavender Mint Lemonade
    • A piña colada mocktail topped with a green umbrella and a fresh raspberry. 
      The Best Piña Colada Mocktail (non-alcoholic & virgin)

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    Recipe

    A copper mug filled with a virgin Moscow mule and topped with a lime wedge and ice cubes.

    Virgin Moscow Mule

    This virgin Moscow mule has the most amazing flavour. This non-alcoholic version of the popular cocktail is quick and easy to make and so refreshing!
    5 from 8 votes
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    Course: Beverage, Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 3 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 3 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 68kcal
    Author: Dr. Erin Carter

    Equipment

    • Copper mug

    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. 1. If you want to make this drink sugar free, use Zevia Ginger Beer or Reed's Zero Sugar Ginger Beer.
    2. 2. To give this mule a stronger ginger flavour add a bit of fresh ginger or ginger syrup.
    3. 3. If you prefer a stronger lime flavour, add an extra 1-2 tablespoons of lime juice.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 37mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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    DISCLAIMERS: The statements made on this website have not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration or Health Canada. The information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. You assume full responsibility for how you use this information. Always consult with your physician or other health professionals before making any diet or lifestyle changes. This post may contain affiliate links whereby if you purchase these products I receive a small percentage of the sale price. This allows me to keep the blog running and I thank you for allowing me to do that!

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