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Virgin Moscow Mule in a copper mug with lime wheel and mint sprig (AI-generated image)
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Virgin Moscow Mule

Spicy ginger beer and fresh lime in a frosty copper mug. All the zing of a mule with zero alcohol.

Time
1 min
Difficulty
Easy
Method
Built in glass
Glass
Copper mug

Ingredients

Servings

Garnish: Lime wheel (1 slice), Mint sprig (1 sprig)

How to make it

  1. 1

    Fill a copper mug with ice.

  2. 2

    Add lime juice and top with ginger beer.

  3. 3

    Stir gently and garnish.

Bar gear

Equipment for this drink

Tools you'll need

  • JiggerA double-sided measure so every drink comes out the same. Look for one marked in ½ and ¼ oz.
  • Bar spoonA long, thin spoon for stirring, layering and fishing out cherries.
  • Citrus pressSqueezes fresh lemon and lime fast — fresh juice is the biggest upgrade you can make.

Recommended glassware

  • Copper mugThe traditional, frosty-cold mug for mules.

No shaker? A clean jar with a tight lid works. Build your home bar →

Recipe source: Widely published standard specification. Quantities and basic method are factual. Description and steps are original Mixistry copy. Last updated 2026-10-11.

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