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Virgin Moscow Mule Mocktail

A refreshing non-alcoholic cocktail made with ginger beer, lime, and mint, perfect for any occasion.

  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving 1x

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz ginger beer
  • 0.5 oz lime juice
  • 8 to 10 mint leaves
  • A splash of apple cider vinegar or 1 oz non-alcoholic vodka (optional)
  • Optional garnishes: lime wheels, mint
  • 2 oz apple cider (for fall variation)
  • 1 to 2 slices jalapeno (for spicy variation)
  • 2 oz pomegranate juice or cranberry (for Thanksgiving variation)
  • 2 oz peach puree (for summer variation)
  • 2 strawberries or 8 blueberries (for spring variation)
  • Sweetener (optional)

Instructions

  1. Clap the mint leaves together in your hands a few times to release the oils, then place them in your mug or glass.
  2. Add lime juice and press very gently several times with a muddler to bruise the mint without making it bitter.
  3. Fill your glass with ice and top it off with ginger beer.
  4. If you’re using it, add the apple cider vinegar or non-alcoholic vodka.
  5. Add your optional garnishes and serve.
  6. For a fall drink, stir in 2 oz apple cider and add pomegranate arils.
  7. For a spicy version, muddle jalapeno with the mint.
  8. For Thanksgiving or Christmas, use pomegranate juice or cranberry.
  9. For summer, add peach puree.
  10. For spring, muddle strawberries or blueberries.

Notes

Best served fresh. Option to prep mint-lime mix in advance for quick serving.

  • Author: miguel-santiago
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Beverage
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free, Diabetic-Friendly

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 70
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 10mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 17g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: mocktail, non-alcoholic drink, refreshing beverage, Virgin Moscow Mule, summer drink