Add a burst of flavor to your day! This Ginger Beer Mocktail is both non-alcoholic and delicious. It comes out with a sweet, tangy taste that’s refreshing on a warm day.
"This was super ginger-ey and I love the addition of pineapple. Super refreshing and went down SMOOTH! Yummm." -Elizabeth S
A Quick Look At The Recipe
- ⏲️Ready In: 5 Minutes
- 👪Serves: 1
- 🍽 Calories and Protein: 107 kcals and 1 gram of protein
- 📋Main Ingredients: Ginger beer, fresh pineapple, fresh lime juice,fresh mint leaves, and honey.
- 📖 Dietary Notes: Dairy-free, gluten-free, non-alcoholic, and low-calorie.
- ⭐ Why You'll Love It: This ginger beer mocktail is refreshing, naturally sweet, and perfectly fizzy with bold tropical flavor in just 5 minutes.
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Ready to kick back this weekend, but don’t want to whip out the booze? This ginger beer mocktail is the perfect solution for the nights you want a festive drink but without the alcohol. Learn the difference between cocktails versus mocktails.
Made with a blend of ingredients designed to tickle your tongue, this healthy mocktail is whipped up in just five minutes. This ginger beer mocktail is definitely one of my favorites for the nights I don’t want to drink (along with this kombucha mocktail!)
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💭Why You'll Love This Recipe
Healthy made with whole food ingredients for maximum flavor.
Easy whips up in about five minutes.
Refreshing perfect to sip on poolside.
Ingredients and Substitutions
If you love a regular Moscow mule, you'll love this cranberry Moscow mule!
- Ginger beer: Ginger beer is a naturally non-alcoholic drink with a strong spicy flavor. My favorite brand is Fever-Tree but there are a few other delicious ones.
- Fresh pineapple: Many mocktails opt for sugar-filled juices. However, I prefer to use the real thing. The pineapple is a great way to cut the intensity of the flavor while giving it a bit of sweetness. In a pinch, though, you could definitely use pineapple juice instead. You may want to skip the honey, though. And FYI, a cherry swap would be tasty here too, paired with gluten-free cherry crisp, of course.
- Fresh lime juice: a traditional Moscow Mule has both ginger beer and lime because they pair so well together. So, I didn’t want to leave that out. You could also use something like lemon lime simple syrup or lavender syrup if you like something sweet.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How To Make a Ginger Beer Mocktail
Step 1: In a food processor, combine the fresh pineapple, honey, half of the lime juice, and mint together.
Step 2: Fill two glasses with ice. Divide the juice from the blender into the glasses.
Step 3: Strain the pulp out with a mesh strainer.
Step 4: Add in the remaining freshly squeezed lime juice and ginger beer. Top it with fresh mint and enjoy!
Important Teaching Tips
Of course, you can use pineapple juice for the ginger beer mocktail recipe. However, if you do that, you may want to omit the honey as the juice will be sweet enough.
Fresh lime juice gives a better flavor than store-bought, pre-squeezed lime juice.
You don't need to strain the pineapple juice mixture. Technically, you can add it right into the glass. However, some people don't love "texture" or chunks in their mocktails.
You cannot use ginger ale in place of ginger beer for this recipe. You'll lose the spicy ginger flavor.
Ginger Beer Mocktail FAQs
Despite what the name suggests, ginger beer is actually a non-alcoholic drink.
Because the ginger beer mocktail doesn’t contain alcohol, it is safe during pregnancy. However, ginger beer tends to be a bit fiery and very fizzy. If you’re having heartburn or indigestion, this may not be the best mocktail to opt for.
This ginger beer mocktail tastes best fresh. If made in advance, the mocktail will lose its fizz.
While they're similar in the sense that they're both flavored with ginger, they're not the same. Ginger beer is typically made with fresh ginger root, fermented, and has a spicy flavor. Ginger ale is more of a carbonated beverage, and it often uses a sweetened ginger simple syrup in place of real ginger.
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Easy Ginger Beer Mocktail Recipe (Low Calorie!)
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup Pineapple
- 3 Mint leaves plus more for topping
- 1 Lime
- 1 bottle Ginger beer
- 1 tbs honey
Instructions
- In a food processor combine the fresh pineapple, honey, half of the lime juice, and mint together.
- Strain the pulp out with a mesh strainer.
- Fill two glasses with ice. Divide the juice from the blender into the glasses.
- Add in the remaining freshly squeezed lime juice and ginger beer.
- Top it with fresh mint and enjoy!
Notes
- Of course, you can use pineapple juice for the ginger beer mocktail recipe. However, if you do that you may want to omit the honey as the juice will be sweet enough.
- You don't need to strain the pineapple juice mixture. Technically, you can add it right into the glass. However, some people don't love "texture" or chunks in their mocktails.
- You cannot use ginger ale in place of ginger beer for this recipe. You'll lose the spicy ginger flavor.
Disclaimer:
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data"
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Erin says
Oooh! This was so refreshing! I had a mojito yesterday, and my son wanted one, and I told him I'd make him something similar. This was perfect and he was thrilled! Thnks.
fitasamamabear says
Yay! I let my kiddos have some too, they felt so special.
Elizabeth S says
This was super ginger-ey and I love the addition of pineapple. Super refreshing and went down SMOOTH! Yummm.
fitasamamabear says
It does go down smooth lol perfect for a hot day!
Devy says
I'm so glad I landed on your recipes because the weather has been hot here in the UK. So we always want a refreshing cold drink. And this ginger beer mocktail is so nice. Me and the boys love it.
fitasamamabear says
Ohh yay, happy to help!
Michelle says
This Ginger Beer Mocktail was a delicious and refreshing drink with the perfect balance of ginger, lime, and pineapple.
fitasamamabear says
So happy you enjoyed it!
Jessica says
Hooray! As the lone teetotaler in cocktail-loving family, I can make this for myself to have something special to enjoy and not feel left out. I especially love the refreshing kick of this mocktail.
fitasamamabear says
Haha it's definitely nice to have something different and still feel included!