Ginger Mocktail

a highball glass with a drink and a sugared rim, mint and candied ginger garnish and ornaments in the background.

5 from 1 vote

This Ginger Mocktail is a simple yet chic non-alcoholic drink that combines spicy ginger with tart lime to make an amazing drink that’s great for special occasions as well as any weekday sipping.

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword cocktail, ginger, mocktail

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 0

Total Time 5

Servings drink

Calories 237kcal

Author Debi

Ingredients

Ice cubes or star anise ice cubes

Candied ginger sugared rim

3-4 pieces of crystalized ginger
3-4 tablespoons granulated sugar
Small dab of butter or honey

Drink

½ lime juiced
7.5 ounces Q Mixers ginger ale
1-2 teaspoons ginger simple syrup

Instructions

For a pretty presentation, add star anise to some ice cubes.
Place 3-4 star anise ice cubes or plain ice cubes in a highball glass.
Place the crystalized ginger and the granulated sugar in the bowl of a small food processor. Process until finely chopped. Pour the ginger sugar on a small plate.
Smear a tiny amount of butter or honey around the rim of a glass. Dip the rim of the glass into the ginger sugar.
Pour lime juice, ginger ale, and ginger simple syrup over the ice in the glass. Stir gently. Garnish with a thin slice of crystalized ginger, fresh mint, and lime zest as desired.

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