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    Non-Alcoholic Moscow Mule Mocktail Recipe

    Modified: Mar 21, 2025 · Published: Jan 24, 2023 by Katy McAvoy

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    Non-Alcoholic Moscow Mules.

    This mocktail version of a classic Moscow mule is more than just a glass of ginger beer with lime. Fresh ginger, ginger syrup, and mint bring more complex flavors to this delicious non-alcoholic Moscow Mule Mocktail.

    Copper cups filled with moscow mule mocktails and garnished with mint.
    Jump to:
    • What's in a Virgin Moscow Mule
    • How to Make a Moscow Mule Mocktail 
    • Recipe Tips 
    • Looking for More Delicious Mocktail Recipes? 
    • Make Your Own Ginger Simple Syrup 
    • Frequently Asked Questions 
    • More Delicious Mocktails to Try
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    • Non-Alcoholic Moscow Mule Recipe

    Traditional recipes for Moscow mules don’t have lots of mint. But this version puts a fun and flavorful twist on your favorite cocktail recipe by using bright, fresh mint and other simple ingredients to highlight the ginger flavor. 

    A non-alcoholic cocktail is a great way to include everyone in your festivities. Since everyone deserves a delicious drink, this is the perfect mocktail to serve at your next party, or when you’re hosting a special occasion like a bridal or baby shower.

    During the holiday season a ginger beer mocktail recipe is a favorite way to provide great drinks for all.

    What's in a Virgin Moscow Mule

    Ingredients for Moscow Mule Mocktails.
    • Fresh lime - With a short ingredient list, fresh lime juice is important in this mocktail recipe. You'll need about half of a lime for each drink.
    • Fresh mint leaves - Fresh is the only option with mint. You'll need some for muddling and some for garnish.
    • Fresh ginger - Fresh ginger gives this Moscow Mule a subtle spiciness.
    • Ginger simple syrup - Make your own ginger simple syrup in just a few minutes with only three ingredients.
    • Club soda or sparkling water - Either one works for this recipe, so choose whatever you have on hand.
    • Ginger beer - The classic Moscow Mule ingredient! Choose your favorite brand of ginger beer. (Reminder - like its root beer cousin, ginger beer is a soda and contains no alcohol.) If you don't love ginger beer, you can swap it out for ginger ale for a lighter ginger flavor.

    How to Make a Moscow Mule Mocktail 

    Mint leaves being dropped into a copper cup.

    Combine mint leaves, fresh ginger, and lime juice in a copper mug or rocks glass.

    A muddler being placed inside a copper cup.

    Gently muddle to break up the ginger. 

    A metal scoop dropping ice into a copper cup.

    Fill the glass with ice cubes. 

    Ginger beer being poured into a copper cup.

    Add ginger simple syrup, club soda, and ginger beer. Stir gently to combine. 

    A hand garnishing a moscow mule mocktail with mint.

    Garnish with a sprig of mint and/or lime wedge. 

    Recipe Tips 

    • Use fresh limes, ginger and mint. All three of these can be found at your local grocery store. Don’t skip the fresh ingredients. They make a huge difference. 
    • Ground ginger is NOT a substitute for the fresh ginger in this recipe. It will not dissolve and will make your drink gritty. Don’t use it in your mocktail. 

    Looking for More Delicious Mocktail Recipes? 

    If you're looking for more non-alcoholic drink recipes, try my virgin mojitos made with fresh mint and lime, or a pitcher of these red sangria mocktails.

    Glasses of mojito mocktails.
    Non-Alcoholic Mojito Mocktails
    Non Alcoholic Red Sangria Mocktails
    Non Alcoholic Red Sangria Mocktails

    Make Your Own Ginger Simple Syrup 

    Ginger simple syrup takes only 3 ingredients and a few minutes to make! Get the recipe and all the instructions over on my How to Make Ginger Syrup page. 

    Ginger Simple Syrup

    Frequently Asked Questions 

    What if I don’t have mule mugs? 

    While Moscow mules are traditionally served in a copper mug or copper cup, a rocks glass works just as well for serving this drink.  

    Can I add non-alcoholic vodka? 

    This virgin mule recipe was designed to not need non-alcoholic spirits, but if you have alcohol-free vodka in your home bar that you’d like to use, add 1.5 oz to your glass alongside the simple syrup. 

    What else can I make with ginger beer?

    Looking for another delicious mocktail featuring ginger beer? Try my Pomegranate Punch, or this tasty Grapefruit Ginger Beer Mocktail from my friend Elizabeth at Entirely Elizabeth.

    More Delicious Mocktails to Try

    • Non-Alcoholic Margarita Mocktail on the Rocks
    • Easy and Delicious Sweet Cherry Lime Sparkling Mocktail
    • Fizzy Cranberry Orange Mocktail (Non Alcoholic)
    • Refreshing Paloma Grapefruit Mocktail (Non Alcoholic)
    • Easy Citrus Apple Mocktail for Fall (Non Alcoholic)

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    Copper cups of non-alcoholic Moscow mule mocktails, garnished with mint.

    Non-Alcoholic Moscow Mule Recipe

    Katy McAvoy
    Full of fresh ginger and mint, these refreshing non-alcoholic Moscow Mules take minutes to make and are the perfect sip for a hot day.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 0 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Servings 1 mocktail

    Equipment

    • Muddler
    • Goslings Ginger Beer
    • Copper Mugs

    Ingredients
      

    • 3-4 fresh mint leaves
    • 1 inch piece fresh ginger
    • 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
    • 1.5 oz ginger simple syrup
    • 2 oz club soda
    • 3 oz ginger beer

    Instructions
     

    • Combine mint leaves, fresh ginger, and lime juice in a copper mug or rocks glass.
    • Gently muddle to break up the ginger.
    • Fill the glass with ice.
    • Add ginger simple syrup, club soda, and ginger beer.
    • Stir gently to combine.
    • Garnish with a sprig of mint and/or slice of lime.

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1mocktailCalories: 151kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 44mgPotassium: 73mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 39gVitamin A: 135IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 2mg
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    About Katy McAvoy

    Katy is the author, photographer, home cook, mixologist, and Michigander behind MittenGirl.com and Homemade Happy Hour. Since 2017, she's been crafting recipes for easy-to-make cocktails and delicious snacks while sharing her love of all things Michigan (a.k.a. The Mitten)!

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    Katy McAvoy, mixologist and photographer

    Hi! I’m Katy (she/her). I’m an author, photographer, home cook, mixologist, Michigander, and lover of all things food and drink. I never turn down a good happy hour and believe that everyone deserves a delicious drink. Follow me on Instagram to check out what I’m working on next!

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