Non-Alcoholic Moscow Mule
This virgin Mowcow Mule combines classic ginger beer, lime, and sparkling water with basil and a tiny splash of white wine vinegar for a mocktail that tastes just like the real thing.
Servings: 1
Equipment
- 1 copper mug or cocktail glass
- Ice
- 1 muddler (can also use the back of a wooden spoon)
- 1 lime wedge (for garnish)
Ingredients
- ½ oz fresh lime juice* (1 tbsp)
- ¼ tsp white wine vinegar
- 1-2 fresh basil leaves
- ¼ oz simple syrup (½ tbsp - optional)
- 4 oz ginger beer (½ cup - chilled)
- 2 oz sparkling water (¼ cup - chilled)
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker or separate glass, gently muddle the basil with lime juice, white wine vinegar, and simple syrup (if using).*
- Strain into an ice-filled copper mug or glass.
- Top with ginger beer and sparkling water.
- Garnish with a lime wedge.
Notes
*Fresh lime juice is strongly recommended, although bottled can be used. 1 lime generally yields about 1/2 to 1 1/2 oz.
**Be gentle, but ensure you extract enough basil essence to tint the mixture lightly green.