Ginger Beer Mocktail with Lemon
This refreshing mocktail combines ginger beer, lemon, and mint in a quick drink that's ready in 5 minutes. Great for summer, or even for cold or flu days.
Servings: 2 drinks
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed preferred
- ½ cup fresh mint leaves
- 2 cups non-alcoholic ginger beer see brand recommendations in notes
- 1 cup sparkling water
- 1 ounce ginger juice shot optional, for a stronger ginger flavor. Can be store-bought or homemade.
Optional: Electrolyte Lemon Ice Cubes
- 1 cup lemon juice
- 1 cup coconut water
Instructions
- Add lemon juice to the bottom of a glass and lightly muddle with the mint leaves. Add ice cubes to the glass. Pour the ginger beer and sparkling water over the ice and stir. Top with ginger juice, if using, and mint leaves for garnish.
For the ice cubes:
- Mix together lemon juice and coconut water and freeze in an ice cube mold for 12 hours.
Notes
- Recommended brands for ginger beer - Betty Buzz is my favorite for simple ingredients, but Fever Tree, Q, Regatta, and Bundaberg can be more widely found. Choose a low sugar option if you plan to add honey.
- Sick day variation - Electrolyte ice isn't necessary for the cocktail, but great if you're using this recipe for a sick day. Same with the extra ginger shot!
- Honey variation - Use 1-2 teaspoons of honey when muddling the mint and lemon juice together, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 141kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 172mg | Potassium: 510mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 486IU | Vitamin C: 59mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 1mg
