Ginger Beer Mule Recipe

Ginger Beer Mule recipe — The Moscow Mule's straight-edge sibling who still brings the spice to every party. Made with none. Originally from United States.

I'm the friend who designated drives but somehow makes everyone else look boring. I've got all the fiery personality of my boozy cousin without the regrettable 2am texts. I'm spicy, bubbly, and surprisingly sophisticated for someone who doesn't drink.

The iconic copper mug traditionally used for mules was actually a marketing ploy from 1941 when three struggling businessmen met at a bar in Hollywood. They combined leftover ginger beer, vodka, and copper mugs to create the Moscow Mule, launching one of the most successful drink promotions in history.

Born from the Moscow Mule's fame in 1941 Hollywood, the non-alcoholic version emerged as bartenders realized the ginger beer was doing all the heavy lifting flavor-wise. Smart cookies figured out they could skip the vodka and still deliver the goods.

Ingredients

• 6 oz ginger beer (use a spicy brand for best results)
• 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
• 1 cup ice
• 1 whole lime wheel (for garnish)
• 3-4 leaves fresh mint (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Fill copper mug with ice.
2. Add fresh lime juice to the mug.
3. Top with ginger beer and stir gently once.
4. Garnish with lime wheel and mint sprig.

Category: mocktail | Difficulty: easy | Base spirit: none | ABV:

Origin: United States