Refresh your senses without the alcohol by enjoying the ginger- and citrus-tasting Virgin Moscow Mule.
In the 1940s, the Moscow Mule was born on the streets of Los Angeles, California, through a series of happy accidents and serendipity. John G. Martin and Jack Morgan had a surplus of vodka and ginger beer, and Russian immigrant Sophie Berezinski had an overstock of her father’s copper mugs that he had manufactured in Moscow, which she was trying to offload. In a chance encounter, the three put their heads together, and a classic cocktail was gifted to the world.
Tonight’s beverage is a spiritless one, the Virgin Moscow Mule. Free of vodka, and with the addition of club soda, the drink still keeps the elements of lime juice and ginger beer. So even though you might be missing the bite of a little Stoli on each sip, you’ll still be thrilled with the spicy kick from the ginger, and the tart taste of the citrus.
This is a fantastic recipe to have on hand if you’re out with friends and you’ve been voted to be the designated driver. You can still partake, without getting loose or inebriated. And you won’t wake up with a nasty hangover after having one, two or three too many.
What Is The Best Alcohol To Use In A Virgin Moscow Mule?
Why, no alcohol is the best booze to use in a Virgin Moscow Mule. Since this is an alcohol-free beverage, we’ll be mixing them up using only the ginger beer, lime juice and garnish, which includes mint. Of course, club soda tops it all off, lightening the flavor of the ginger beer ever so slightly, and that too is absent of any liquor.
Ingredients
- Crushed ice
- 4 ounces ginger beer
- 2 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- Club soda to top
- Lime wedge for garnish
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a copper Moscow Mule mug about two-thirds full with crushed ice.
- Pour in non-alcoholic ginger beer and the fresh lime juice.
- Top the mixture with club soda, stir gently, and garnish with a lime wedge and a few fresh mint leaves. Enjoy immediately!
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FAQs & Tips
WHAT GLASSWARE AND GARNISH ARE USED?
The old-school and traditional way to serve this classic-styled drink is in a copper or silver Moscow Mule mug. If you don’t have any, a rocks or highball glass filled with ice is the perfect substitute. Garnish with some fresh mint and a plump, juicy lime wedge.
CAN YOU STORE A VIRGIN MOSCOW MULE?
No. Since this is primarily made up of ginger beer, lime juice and club soda, saving or storing this concoction for later will only make it go flat. Make and serve these fresh, and enjoy them right away.
HOW MANY CALORIES ARE IN A VIRGIN MOSCOW MULE?
This is a lighter treat, with each serving having around 46 calories.
CAN YOU USE SIMPLE SYRUP IN THIS RECIPE?
If you’d like to sweeten this drink up a little, you can add about an ounce, or a half-ounce of simple syrup. Keep in mind that this will up the calorie count.
Other Virgin Mocktails Worth Trying
You don’t need a reason to take a break from drinking alcohol. Sometimes you just want a little rest to reset your health. Other times, your doctor might’ve told you to cut back. I always take a sabbatical every once in a while, for a few weeks or an entire month. It’s good for you. And it also doesn’t mean you have to stop enjoying mixed beverages either. Check out some of these mocktail recipes when you’re on the wagon.
- Virgin Shirley Temple – The original mocktail, named for the iconic child star from Hollywood’s Golden Age.
- Arnold Palmer – Iced tea and lemonade come together in this refreshing booze-absent classic.
- Virgin Margarita – Try the summertime staple without tequila if you’re taking it easy.
- Disneyland Mint Julep – Here’s a recipe that’ll make your next party the happiest place on Earth.
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