Virgin Moscow Mule Mocktail is a refreshing non-alcoholic drink made using ginger beer, mint leaves, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Try my easy 5-minute recipe here (vegan, gluten-free).
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About Virgin Moscow Mule
Moscow Mule is a popular cocktail made using ginger beer, vodka, mint leaves, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Virgin Moscow Mule Mocktail is the version of this drink with no alcohol (vodka) added to it.
It is traditionally served in copper mugs, also called mule mugs. The copper mug makes the drink extra cold and enhances the flavor and aroma of the drink.
It has sweetness from ginger beer, a zingy taste from lemon juice, a fizz from club soda, and a refreshing flavor from mint leaves.
Virgin mule cocktail is easy to make, needs simple ingredients, and comes together in 5 minutes.
Enjoy it on a hot day, or make it for a baby shower, summer brunch, get-togethers, potlucks, or house parties.
This non-alcoholic Moscow mule recipe is vegan and gluten-free. You can easily scale the recipe as per your requirements.
If you like this, you can also try
- Mango Mojito
- Watermelon Mint Mojito
- Virgin Mojito
- Green Grapes Mojito
- Mango Martini
- Virgin Jalapeno Guava Margarita
- Cucumber Mint Cooler
- Charcoal Lemonade
Ingredients
Ginger Beer – Ginger beer packs this virgin drink with so much flavor; spicy, a little sweet, and so refreshing.
Do not confuse it with ginger ale. Ginger beer is nonalcoholic. It is less sweet and has more gingery flavor than ginger ale.
The choice of ginger beer can greatly affect the flavor of your Virgin mule recipe. Some popular options include brands like Fever-Tree, Q Mixers, and Bundaberg. Choose one that suits your taste preferences.
Mint Leaves – Use fresh mint leaves for a refreshing flavor.
Lemon Juice – Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best taste. Bottled lemon juice is a big no here. You can replace lemon juice with lime juice.
Club Soda (Sparkling Water) – Top the virgin mule with club soda to make it fizzy.
Sugar Syrup – Adjust it as per your taste.
You will also need a few lemon wedges or lemon slices, mint sprigs, and lots of ice.
How To Make Virgin Moscow Mule
Fill a copper Moscow mule mug with ice.
Pour in
- ½ cup of ginger beer
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon sugar syrup
and stir well.
Top with club soda.
Garnish with lemon rounds and mint sprigs. Serve and enjoy!
Variations
Cranberry – You can add some cranberry juice along with ginger beer and also throw in a few cranberries as a garnish.
Pomegranate Cranberry – Add some cranberry pomegranate juice and garnish it with pomegranate arils.
Orange – Add freshly squeezed orange juice along with lemon juice and orange slices instead of lemon wedges. You can skip lemon juice if orange juice is tangy enough.
Pineapple – Add pineapple juice with ginger beer. Skip lemon juice if the pineapple juice is tangy enough.
You can also add some Matcha powder to your Moscow mule mocktail recipe.
Frequently Asked Questions
To make sugar syrup, combine 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 cup water in a saucepan. Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves, which takes about 3-5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, allowing it to simmer briefly to ensure clarity. Remove from heat, cool to room temperature for about 30 minutes, and then transfer to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for several weeks.
Yes, if you want to make a traditional Moscow mule, you can add 60 ml vodka per serving to your recipe.
While it doesn’t contain alcohol, it can still be high in sugar due to the ginger beer. If you’re watching your sugar intake, consider using a sugar-free or low-sugar ginger beer.
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Virgin Moscow Mule Mocktail Recipe (Non Alcoholic)
Ingredients
- Ice (as required)
- ½ cup ginger beer
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons sugar syrup
- club soda (sparkling water) (as required)
- lemon rounds (for garnish)
- mint sprigs (for garnish)
Instructions
- Fill a copper Moscow mule mug with ice.
- Pour in ginger beer, lemon juice, and sugar syrup, and stir well.
- Top with club soda.
- Garnish with lemon rounds and mint sprigs. Serve and enjoy!
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