Virgin Moscow mule
Ginger beer, lime and mint in a mug over ice. Spicy, sharp and ready in two minutes.
- Time
- 2 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Glass
- Mug
- Strength
- Alcohol-free
How to make a Virgin Moscow mule
- Fill with ice. Fill a mug or highball glass to the top with ice. A mug that has been in the freezer for 10 minutes is even better.
- Add the lime. Squeeze in the lime juice, and the syrup if you are using it.
- Top with ginger beer. Pour the ginger beer in slowly. Stir once, from the bottom, so it is mixed but still fizzing.
- Garnish. Squeeze a lime wedge over the top and drop it in. Slap the mint sprig against your hand and set it on the ice.
- Glass
- MugNo mug? A highball glass.
- Ice
- Ice cubes
- Garnish
- Lime wedge and a mint sprigOr: A lime wheel.
What you need to make a Virgin Moscow mule
Kit
JiggerA double-ended measure, usually 25 ml and 50 ml.
Citrus squeezerFresh juice makes the biggest difference of anything.
Bar spoonA long teaspoon does the job.
Bottles we'd use
- Ginger beerA dry, properly spicy one makes the difference. Fentimans, Fever-Tree and Old Jamaica are all easy to find.Find it on Amazon
- Copper mugOptional, but it keeps the drink very cold.Find it on Amazon
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The Virgin Moscow mule story
The moscow mule is vodka, lime and ginger beer, traditionally served in a copper mug. The vodka is the quiet part: the drink is really about spicy ginger beer and sharp lime, so it makes an easy alcohol-free swap.
Choose a properly gingery ginger beer, not a sweet ginger ale. Squeeze the lime into the mug first, then add the ginger beer last so it keeps its fizz. If you want more kick, our ginger and lime cooler adds fresh ginger.
Virgin Moscow mule: your questions answered
What is in a Virgin Moscow mule?
A Virgin Moscow mule is made with 25 ml fresh lime juice and 120 ml ginger beer. Garnish: lime wedge and a mint sprig.
Is this Virgin Moscow mule alcohol-free?
Yes. This Virgin Moscow mule is made without any alcoholic ingredients, so it suits drivers and anyone taking a night off.
What glass do you serve a Virgin Moscow mule in?
Serve a Virgin Moscow mule in a mug over ice. No mug? A highball glass.
