Ginger Beer Mocktail with Mint & Lime

Name: 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

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I've been on a mocktail kick the last few years and this Ginger Beer Mocktail is one of the easiest, and 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!

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

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 juice will do here so you need to use real limes
Non-alcoholic ginger beer - can be swapped for Ginger Ale, 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!

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, so we still get a lot of lime juice
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
Add a dash of pineapple juice for a sweeter pineapple ginger beer mocktail
Change up the garnishes - instead of lime, you can make this with a spicy and/or salty rim, or decorate with a slice of fresh ginger root
Prep ahead by muddling lime & mint in glasses ahead of time, then pour over Ginger Beer just before serving

Recipe FAQ

Can you drink ginger beer by itself?

Yes, ginger beer is delicious by itself as well. It's sparkling and sweet, but not too sweet, with a distinct ginger flavor, and it's often a bit spicy from the ginger.

What does ginger beer go well with?

Ginger beer goes well with anything ginger goes well with. Some examples are mint and lime, like in this Ginger Beer Mocktail recipe, but some other great pairings are pineapple, cucumber, mango, apple and passion fruit.

Is ginger beer usually non-alcoholic and is there a non-alcoholic ginger beer?

Ginger beer is usually non-alcoholic, but you can find ginger beer both with and without alcohol. Make sure to choose the right one for your needs!

What's the difference between Ginger Beer and Ginger Ale, and can you interchange them?

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, with a deeper ginger taste, 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.

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

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