Recipe Instructions:
INGREDIENTS
1 Lime quartered
6-8 Mint leaves
1 cup Diet ginger beer (or regular if you prefer)
1 oz Alcohol-free vodka (optional - see other options below)
Sweetener of choice (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
Muddle the lime and sweetener (if using) in your mug or glass until the juice is released from the lime. If you don't have a muddler, use the back end of a wooden spoon or similar.
Add the alcohol-free vodka (if using).
Clap the mint together in your hands and add to your glass. Give it a gentle press with the muddler.
Add plenty of ice, then add ginger beer. Stir gently.
Garnish with mint and additional lime wheels.
NOTES
Alcohol-free vodka: I LOVE this virgin mule even without the alcohol-free vodka, so don't worry if you can't locate one. They can be tricky to find!
Another option is adding a splash of apple cider vinegar or bitters to give the mocktail the bite that's missing from the alcohol. Apple cider vinegar is a by-product of alcohol so works really well.
Sugar/sweetener: I found this sweet enough and didn't need to add any sweetener to it. Ginger beer is usually very sweet. If you're a sweet tooth, feel free to add your choice of sweetener.
