Teheran Mule - a Ginger Beer Mocktail

Name: Teheran Mule - a Ginger Beer Mocktail
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 2 min
Ingredients: 20 small mint leaves; ½ lime (cut in wedges); ⅔ cup non-alcoholic ginger beer; ice cubes (optional); 1 sprig of mint (optional)

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In just 2 minutes you can make this ginger beer mocktail using only 3 ingredients. Refreshing, sparkling and 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

Why you will love this recipe

It's quick - done in just 2 minutes
It's easy - just muddle lime & mint and top up with ginger beer
It's so delicious with yummy lime & mint flavors complemented by a spicy yet sweet kick from the ginger beer
It's a grown-up drink - thanks to that spicy ginger beer, it's definitely not a "soft" drink
It uses common ingredients - nothing fancy, just mint, lime and ginger beer
No fancy equipment needed - a muddle is great to have, but if you don't, just use the handle of a wooden spoon instead

What you need to make it

what you need to make a ginger beer mocktail

Ingredient notes & substitutions

Fresh mint leaves - only use the leaves, as the stem can be a bit bitter
Lime - only fresh lime will do here
Non-alcoholic ginger beer - use Ginger Ale instead for a sweeter and less spicy version

How to make it

collage showing how to make a ginger beer mocktail

Place mint leves and lime wedges in a glass - squeeze the lime wedges a bit while adding them to get some of the juice out from the start
Muddle until you've gotten most of the juice out of the limes
Add ice cubes, and fill up with ginger beer. Decorate with a sprig of mint (optional).

Tips & Tricks

Don't muddle too much or the mint can become a bit bitter - this is why I squeeze the limes a bit while adding them
If you don't have muddler use the handle of a wooden spoon instead
Make it sweeter and less spicy by using Ginger Ale instead of Ginger Beer
Make it a cocktail by opting for an alcoholic ginger beer, or add a shot of your favorite spirit

Recipe FAQ

What is a mocktail?

A mocktail is just a cocktail without the alcohol - hence a "mock" (fake) cocktail.

What's the difference between Ginger Beer and Ginger Ale?

Ginger Beer is brewed and fermented, like a beer, while Ginger Ale is carbonated water with ginger flavor - like a soda. This shows in the taste - Ginger Beer is spicier and less sweet, while Ginger Ale tastes more like a ginger-flavored soda.

While Ginger Ale is always non-alcoholic, Ginger Beer can be found with and without alcohol.

Can I make this with alcohol?

Yes! Either opt for an alcoholic ginger beer or add a shot of your favorite spirit - vodka, rum and bourbon will all be delicious additions to this recipe.

top down view of a ginger beer mocktail with limes on the side

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