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    Home » Beverages » Mocktails

    Ginger Beer Mocktail with Mint & Lime

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on August 3, 2022, updated February 21, 2024 - 10 Comments

    Total time: 2 minutes minutes
    5 from 11 votes
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    Make this spicy, fizzy Ginger Beer Mocktail in just 2 minutes with only 3 ingredients. Refreshing and just slightly sweet with lime, mint & ginger beer, this is a grown-up drink - just without the alcohol.

    ginger beer mocktail decorated with a sprig of mint with a bottle of ginger beer in the background
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd / alwaysusebutter.com.
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    I quit drinking a few years ago and have been on a mocktail kick ever since. This Ginger Beer Mocktail is one of the easiest, most delicious, non-alhocolic drinks I've come up with. It's got all the best flavors from a Moscow Mule, with an added touch of mint. And no alcohol, of course!

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    Just mix & serve, and have a refreshing drink in no time!

    Why You Will Love This Recipe

    • It's quick and done in just 2 minutes
    • It's easy - just muddle mint & lime, and top up with ginger beer!
    • Tasty & refreshing with yummy lime & mint flavors complemented by a sweet & spicy kick from the ginger beer
    • It's a grown-up drink - not too sweet, and with a distinct bite
    • Only common ingredients - nothing fancy, just mint, lime and ginger beer
    • No fancy equipment needed - a muddle is great, but if you don't have one, just use the handle of a wooden spoon instead

    Ingredient Notes

    what you need to make a ginger beer mocktail
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd / alwaysusebutter.com.
    • Fresh mint: Only use the leaves, the stem can be a bit bitter.
    • Lime: You need to use real lime here, not bottled juice.
    • Ginger beer: You can also use ginger ale, which makes it a bit sweeter and less spicy.

    What's The Difference Between Ginger Beer And Ginger Ale?

    Ginger beer is brewed and fermented like regular beer. Ginger ale is just carbonated water with ginger flavor, just like a soda. This shows in the taste - ginger beer is spicier and less sweet, with a deeper ginger taste, while ginger ale tastes like the ginger-flavored soda it is.

    Ginger ale is always non-alcoholic, but ginger beer can be found both with and without alcohol.

    How To Make This Recipe

    collage showing how to make a ginger beer mocktail
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd / alwaysusebutter.com.
    1. Place mint leaves and lime wedges in a glass
    2. Use a muddler to get the juice out of the limes and the flavor out of the mint
    3. Add ice cubes, fill up with ginger beer, and decorate as you like!

    Expert Tips

    • Squeeze the limes before adding them to the glass, so you get a lot of lime juice without muddling too much
    • Don't muddle too much or the mint can become a bit bitter.
    • If you don't have muddler use the handle of a wooden spoon instead
    • Change up the garnishes. I like it with a spicy and/or salty rim as well, and you can also decorate it with a slice of ginger.
    • Prep ahead by muddling lime & mint in glasses ahead of time, then add ice cubes and ginger beer just before serving. Store the glasses in the fridge if you want to prep it more than an hour in advance.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd / alwaysusebutter.com.

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    Recipe

    ginger beer mocktail decorated with a sprig of mint with a bottle of ginger beer in the background

    Ginger Beer Mocktail with Mint & Lime

    5 from 11 votes
    Print Rate
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: North American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 69kcal
    Cook time: 2 minutes mins
    Total time: 2 minutes minutes
    Author: Emmeline Kemperyd
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    Ingredients

    • 20 small mint leaves
    • ½ lime cut in wedges
    • â…” cup non-alcoholic ginger beer

    To serve

    • ice cubes optional
    • 1 sprig of mint optional
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Add lime wedges and mint leaves to a lowball/whiskey glass. Squeeze the lime wedges a bit before adding, to get some of the juice out from the start. Then muddle lime and mint until you've gotten most of the juice out of the lime.
      ½ lime, 20 small mint leaves
    • Add ice cubes and fill up with ginger beer. Decorate with a sprig of mint, and serve immediately!
      â…” cup non-alcoholic ginger beer, ice cubes, 1 sprig of mint

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    Notes

     

    • Use ginger ale instead of ginger beer for a sweeter and less spicy version
    • Don't muddle too much or the mint can become a bit bitter.
    • If you don't have muddler use the handle of a wooden spoon instead
    • Change up the garnishes. I like it with a spicy and/or salty rim as well, and you can also decorate it with a slice of ginger.
    • Prep ahead by muddling lime & mint in glasses ahead of time, then add ice cubes and ginger beer just before serving. Store the glasses in the fridge if you want to prep it more than an hour in advance.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 69kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 114mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 850IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutritional information is approximate and automatically calculated, and should only be viewed as an indication.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, and The Feed Feed, among others.

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Kathryn Donangelo

      August 13, 2020 at 5:06 pm

      5 stars
      What a delicious ginger twist on Moscow mules! Love the flavors in this and it was a perfect cocktail for at home happy hour 🙂

      Reply
      • Emmeline Kemperyd

        August 14, 2020 at 6:43 am

        Thank you Kathryn! Happy to hear you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    2. Luci

      August 13, 2020 at 5:02 pm

      5 stars
      I love this ginger beer mocktail! It's so easy to make, and has wonderful flavors. I personally love the lime and mint flavors together!

      Reply
      • Emmeline Kemperyd

        August 14, 2020 at 6:43 am

        Thank you Luci! Happy you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    3. Toni Dash

      August 13, 2020 at 4:25 pm

      5 stars
      This is so good!! Such a perfect summer drink!!

      Reply
      • Emmeline Kemperyd

        August 14, 2020 at 6:43 am

        Thank you Toni!

        Reply
    4. veenaazmanov

      August 13, 2020 at 4:03 pm

      5 stars
      I love the minty flavor. Chill and refreshing and best summer drink too.

      Reply
      • Emmeline Kemperyd

        August 14, 2020 at 6:43 am

        Thank you Veena!

        Reply
    5. Sue

      August 13, 2020 at 4:01 pm

      5 stars
      What a great combination of flavors! I'm making mine right now with Ginger Ale and it is so yum!

      Reply
      • Emmeline Kemperyd

        August 14, 2020 at 6:43 am

        Thank you Sue!

        Reply
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