The Recipe · No.1051 · Virgin Moscow Mule (Moscow Mule Mocktail)

Virgin Moscow Mule (Moscow Mule Mocktail), and where to source it

Virgin Moscow Mule (Moscow Mule Mocktail) — Worth The Hunt WORTH THE HUNT Virgin Moscow Mule (Moscow Mule Mocktail) Highball 5best2buy.com

Use ginger beer, not ginger ale. Ginger beer is spicy and sharp and carries the whole drink now that there's no vodka; ginger ale is sweet and thin and leaves you with flavored fizzy water.

By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep4 min
Cook0 min
Makesmakes 1
CuisineHighball
Cost$
Vegan
Contains  gluten
Make it gluten-free: swap in gluten-free versions of the wheat items (check the other labels too).
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 1 servings
Our ratio, your call. The amounts below are a tested starting point — a version, not the one and only. Anything tagged to taste is the knob you turn: start there, then make it yours.
Ginger beer
Buy a brewed ginger beer with real heat and a cloudy look. The clear sweet stuff has no backbone to replace the spirit.
6 ozrecommended
Source it →
Fresh lime
Half a lime squeezed in, plus a wedge. Bottled lime tastes cooked and this drink needs bright acid against the ginger.
halfrecommended
Local / market
Aromatic bitters
A couple dashes add depth where the vodka's absence leaves a gap. Optional but it earns its place.
2 dashesto taste
Local / market
Ice
Fill the mug. A copper mug frosts fast and keeps the ginger beer sharp longer.
1 mugrecommended
Local / market
The Rundown
Greedometer ●●●●● Squeaky clean
About as virtuous as dinner gets.
EffortEasy
Cook it with
No-cook
The Method
  1. BuildFill a copper mug with ice. Squeeze in the lime and drop the spent half in.
  2. TopPour ginger beer to fill and add a couple dashes of bitters if using.
  3. StirOne gentle stir to combine. Garnish with a lime wedge.
The Toolkit

Copper mug · Citrus squeezer · Jigger

Straight Answers
Can you make Virgin Moscow Mule (Moscow Mule Mocktail) in an air fryer? — Not needed

No cooking needed here — this one comes together without heat, so the air fryer sits it out.

Can you freeze Virgin Moscow Mule (Moscow Mule Mocktail)? — Yes

Yes — cool it, portion into airtight containers, and freeze; thaw in the fridge and reheat.

Can you make Virgin Moscow Mule (Moscow Mule Mocktail) ahead of time? — Partly

The components hold — prep the parts ahead and finish it close to serving for the best texture.

Is Virgin Moscow Mule (Moscow Mule Mocktail) gluten-free? — Not as written

Not as written — it contains gluten. Make it gluten-free: swap in gluten-free versions of the wheat items (check the other labels too).

Is Virgin Moscow Mule (Moscow Mule Mocktail) vegan? — Yes

Yes — no meat, seafood, dairy, egg, or honey in it as written.

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