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Let’s face it, not every mixed drink must contain alcohol. Whether you’re mixing up drinks for your underage guests or just need a break from the adult beverages, quality and fun should not be sacrificed!

When creating mocktails, it is important to remember to keep all flavors in balance and not to let the drinks end up too sweet or sour. Which mocktail is better to mix up than a Virgin Moscow Mule?

Virgin Moscow Mule in copper mugs, surrounded by sliced limes on brown-black background.

Moscow Mules are a perfect combination of citrusy lime notes and ginger sweetness. The red bitters in this recipe and the omission of vodka are simple ingredient tweaks to make this delicious drink mocktail-friendly!

Virgin Moscow Mule in copper mugs, dark background.

Ginger Beer

Remember that many brands have different sweetness or intensity of their ginger flavors when buying your ginger beer.

One brand I like to use is Fever Tree Ginger Beer, and I have never had any trouble tracking it down. I have found it in many liquor stores or grocery chains in their cocktail or soda departments. It has a terrific amount of ginger spiciness and isn’t too sweet.

If you like sweeter drinks, you can tweak the recipe by swapping ginger beer for ginger ale or adding just a pinch of sugar or sweetener to your mocktail.

Virgin Moscow Mule in copper mugs, surrounded by sliced limes on brown-black background.

Mix It Up

It’s time to mix! Once all of the ingredients are assembled, you can have fun with additional ingredients and play with the garnish.

We love dashing some non-alcoholic bitters for an extra flavor boost. As for the garnish, a classic lime or even adding fresh mint or orange peels work perfectly. Pomegranate seeds can add flavor and texture as well as beautiful color!

What are your creative tweak ideas for your Virgin Moscow Mule? Get to mixing and have some fun!

Virgin Moscow Mule in copper mugs, surrounded by sliced limes on brown-black background.

Virgin Moscow Mule

Joss Dyckson
This virgin Moscow Mule is a perfect combination of citrusy lime notes and ginger sweetness.
5 from 7 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 42 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Instructions
 

  • Fill a copper Moscow Mule mug with ice.
  • Add the lime juice, ginger beer and red bitters (if using).
  • Top with club soda.
  • Garnish with a lime wedge, if desired. Serve and enjoy!

Equipment

Copper mugs

Video

Nutrition

Calories: 42kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSodium: 20mgSugar: 10gVitamin C: 4mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition information on In the Kitch is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It may not include toppings and/or sauces.

Keyword non-alcoholic
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