Refreshing Non-Alcoholic Moscow Mule Mocktail
This ginger beer mocktail version uses light ginger beer and no simple syrup keeping the calories low as most of you probably would prefer to eat your calories, like me. Terrific for a baby shower, holiday party, summer barbeque, or just when you want something different to sip on.
I am a big fan of Moscow Mules, but being I don’t drink anymore I was determined to find the perfect balance of the traditional Moscow mule without the alcohol. The combination of simple ingredients like fresh mint and lime juice with ginger beer gives the best zing without the buzz. Just simply add vodka or tequila for those who want an alcoholic drink.
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Why you’ll love this recipe
- Tastes similar to the original Moscow mule recipe.
- All the zing without the buzz.
- Low calorie and delicious.
Ingredients and Substituions:
These are the main ingredients and substitutions for this non-alcoholic Moscow mule recipe. See the recipe card below for the full ingredients list and instructions.
- Ginger Beer: Light ginger ale or club soda in place of ginger beer.
- Lime Juice: fresh or storebought is fine.
Variations
- Add strawberries or orange juice and slices for a fruity summery twist.
- Jalapeno lime syrup or jalapenos for some heat.
- Cranberry juice for a cranberry Moscow mule mocktail.
- Apple cider for the holidays.
Dietary Modifications
- This recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free as written.
How to make this virgin Moscow Mule recipe (a step-by-step visual guide):
Step 1: add fresh lime, mint and muddle
Add the lime juice and mint leaves to the bottom of copper mule mugs (image 1).
Using a drink muddler, muddle the mint and lime until the leaves have softened (image 2).
Step 2: top with ginger beer
Fill the cup with ice, pour the ginger beer over top, and stir (image 3).
Garnish with a lime wedge, additional fresh mint leaves (image 4), and a squeeze of fresh lime juice is desired.
Expert Tip!
Add vodka or tequila for those who don’t want a mocktail!
Recipe FAQs
Q makes the best non-alcoholic ginger beer, it has a ton of fizz which brings a lot to this drink. If you can’t find Q ginger beer, Fever-Tree (pictured) and Bundaberg are great alternatives or your favorite low-calorie option.
The possibilities are endless with this delicious drink. You can make them in different flavors by adding fresh fruit or juice into the mug.
A Moscow mule is traditionally made with vodka, ginger beer and lime juice and served in a copper Moscow mule mug.
You bet. Add vodka or tequila.
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Non-Alcoholic Moscow Mule
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Ingredients
- 7.5 oz. Light Ginger Beer Q Brand preferred
- 0.5 oz. fresh lime juice ~ 1/4 shot
- 1 Tbsp. fresh mint leaves
Garnish
- fresh lime wedge
- mint leaves
Variations
- fresh strawberries
- jalapeno lime syrup
- cranberry juice
- Apple Cider
- Orange juice and slices
Instructions
- Add the lime juice and mint leaves to the bottom of a copper mule cup. Using a drink muddler, muddle the mint and lime until the leaves have softened.
- Fill the cup with ice, pour the ginger beer over top and stir.
- Garnish with a lime wedge and additional mint.
Notes
- Add vodka or tequila if desired!
- Q Brand Ginger Beer is my favorite for these. You can find them in the mixers section at the grocery store.
This is so good! Those Q light ginger beer mixers are spicy 🌶️ I loved it!
Aren’t they awesome, definitely my favorite!
Another winner from Danielle! Easy + refreshing
Woohoo!!! Thank you! So happy you tried it!