Ginger Beer Mocktail
Serving Size: 2
DESCRIPTION
This sweet and zesty ginger beer mocktail is so refreshing with a perfect spicy kick. Have yourself a light and flavorful alcohol-free drink with just a few basic ingredients. It's packed with fizzy, gingery, refreshing flavors that come together so seamlessly. A quick and easy, crowd-pleasing drink that looks and tastes fancy.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups ginger beer
- ½ cup sparkling water
- ¼ cup mint simple syrup or maple syrup or agave
- 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly sqeezed
- 1 tbsp lime zest
Garnish
- lime slices or wedges
- mint sprigs
METHOD
- Zest the lime without going too deep into the white pith (bitter in taste). Then squeeze the juice out of the lime using a citrus squeezer.Note: Comes out to about a tablespoon of freshly squeezed lime juice.
- Mix together the freshly lime juice, lime zest, mint simple syrup, and sparkling water in a separate cup.Note: Recipe for mint syrup is linked in the ingredients.
- Add the desired amount of ice into the 2 serving glasses, and then pour over an equally divided amount of the prepared sparklingly lime water in each glass.
- Next, evenly top each glass with ginger beer, and give it a gentle stir.
- Garnish with lime slices and mint sprigs before serving.
NOTES
- Chill the Ingredients: Make sure the ginger beer, sparkling water, and limes are chilled. Even though you’ll be using ice, cold ingredients better maintain the fizz and flavor.
- Homemade is Best: If you have time, I recommend making your own mint simple syrup for a more intense flavor. Store-bought syrups work but may taste sweeter or less minty.
- Taste Before Serving: Adjust the sweetness or tartness as needed. Everyone’s preference differs, so give it a quick sip before serving to ensure it’s to your liking!
NUTRITION
Calories: 83kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 29mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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