This Moscow Mule Mocktail is an easy, alcohol-free version of the classic cocktail. This virgin mule ginger beer mocktail is crisp and citrusy. A 5 minute drink perfect for entertaining or a weeknight beverage.
This may be my favorite mocktail to date!
Sometimes mocktails have weird swaps and can get kind of funky, but not this ginger beer mocktail!
A classic mule has vodka, ginger beer, and lime juice. To make it a mocktail, we only need to replace the vodka. And my usual trick to mimicking alcohol in mocktails - adding acidity - works perfectly in this drink.
I'd even go as far as to say that this Moscow mule mocktail tastes no different than the classic cocktail.
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Why this recipe works
The key to a mocktail that tastes like a cocktail is to replace the bite or acidity that alcohol adds to a cocktail.
In this mocktail I recommend an alcohol-free vodka or apple cider vinegar to mimic the taste of alcohol.
The other ingredients remain the same as a classic Moscow mule, so the taste is virtually identical!
Pro Tip: grab some mule glasses for the perfect vibes! Especially with mocktails, the vibes make a difference!
Why You'll Love This Moscow Mule Mocktail
- No Alcohol - of course! It's a mocktail, so there's no alcohol at all. If you want to add alcohol I give the quantity and type of liquor below
- Dietary needs - besides being alcohol-free this mocktail is vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free
- It's naturally sweetened! - the maple syrup is optional in this recipe. Depending on your preferences, you may find the drink sweet enough with just unsweetened cranberry juice and kombucha.
- Easy to make - just a few ingredients and no special tools required
- Party perfect - a fun, elegant mocktail for gatherings
Ingredient Notes & Substitutions
- Alcohol-Free Vodka OR Apple Cider Vinegar: grab your favorite alcohol-free vodka or use some apple cider vinegar to mimic that bite of alcohol
- Lime Juice: fresh lime juice is best, especially for cocktails
- Ginger Beer or Ginger Kombucha: I used Q's Ginger Beer - it's sweetened with agave! In my cranberry mule mockail recipe I used GT's ginger kombucha.
- Crushed Ice: I highly recommend crushed ice over whole cubes, for the best mocktail experience!
- For Garnish: lime wedges, mint
Pro Tip: Always use fresh lime juice for the best bright flavor
Step-By-Step Instructions
Step 1. Add the ice to your mule glass.
Step 2. Pour in the lime juice and apple cider vinegar or alcohol-free vodka.
Step 3. Top with ginger beer or kombucha.
Step 4. Garnish with fresh mint and a lime wedge.
FAQ & Expert Tips
Nope! Ginger beer is more like a ginger soda. It's totally alcohol-free and used as a mixer in many cocktails and mocktails.
Reed's ginger beer is classic and available most places. In this mule I used Q Mixers - I love that it's sweetened with agave. It's my go-to ginger beer for mocktails now!
Mix up a large batch of the alcohol-free vodka and lime juice mixture. Guests can serve themselves and top off their glasses with ginger beer as they go.
Replace the alcohol-free vodka or apple cider vinegar with 2 ounces of regular vodka.
Recipe Prayer
Thank you God for this mocktail. Thank you for alcohol-free drinks that we can enjoy. Amen.
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📖 Recipe
Moscow Mule Mocktail (Virgin Mule Ginger Beer Mocktail)
Equipment
- Mule Glasses optinal
Ingredients
- 2 Ounces Alcohol-Free Vodka OR 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 Ounce Fresh Lime Juice
- 6 Ounces Ginger Beer or Ginger Kombucha I used Q Mixers Ginger Beer
- 1 Cup Crushed Ice
- For Garnish: lime wedges, mint
Instructions
- Add the ice to your mule glass.
- Pour in the lime juice and apple cider vinegar or alcohol-free vodka.
- Top with ginger beer or kombucha.
- Garnish with fresh mint and a lime wedge.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is an estimate.
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