Ready to upgrade your mocktails? This pineapple ginger beer mocktail has so many flavors going for it – bright lime juice, sweet pineapple juice, and spicy ginger beer to bring it all together. While it’s made with simple ingredients, it’s complex in flavor and will make you feel like a pro mixologist. It’s the perfect drink for everything from a special occasion to a warm summer day spent outside.
Whether you’re totally sober, sober curious, or just on a mocktail kick, you won’t miss the booze in this delicious non-alcoholic drink! And be sure to check out my mojito mocktail, margarita mocktail, cranberry mocktail spritzer, Surely wine review, and how my life changed when I quit drinking next time.
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What You’ll Love About Ginger Beer Mocktail
- Bright flavors
- Lightly sweet
- Spicy notes from ginger
- Made with simple and fresh ingredients
- Easy and ready in minutes
- Perfect mocktail if you don’t want to drink
Ingredients
- Mint – Use fresh mint leaves for best flavor.
- Lime juice – Use fresh juice for best flavor.
- Simple syrup – This will help balance out the lime juice, but feel free to adjust to your preferences or omit entirely if you prefer. You can make your own with a 1:1 sugar to water ratio (boil until sugar is dissolved) or buy it ready to pour. Start with a splash and taste to find your perfect amount.
- Pineapple juice – Use 100% pineapple juice for best flavor.
- Ginger beer – Use a high-quality ginger beer for best flavor. I like Fever-Tree ginger beer or Reed’s, but there are a lot of different brands out there! You want the strong ginger flavor for this ginger mocktail, so beer is recommended over ginger ale.
- Garnish – Dehydrated pineapple, fresh mint leaves
How to Make Pineapple Ginger Beer Mocktail
This is an overview on how to make pineapple ginger beer mocktail, the detailed instructions can be found below in the recipe card.
FAQs
Can you get a non-alcoholic ginger beer?
Yes! Ginger beer, while it sounds like an alcoholic beverage, it is actually non-alcoholic. Double check the label to be sure!
Are ginger beer and ginger ale the same thing?
No, ginger beer and ginger ale are slightly different, but very similar drinks. Ginger beer has a much strong ginger flavor, making it great in mocktails, and ginger ale has a more subtle ginger flavor.
Can children drink ginger ale?
Yes, ginger ale is essentially a ginger-flavored soda. There is no alcohol in ginger ale.
Is this a Moscow mule mocktail?
No, it’s not exactly a virgin Moscow mule, but it is very similar and definitely a delicious drink! A traditional Moscow mule is made with vodka, lime juice, and ginger beer, often served in a copper mug. The pineapple juice in this mocktail version gives it a bit of a different sweetness and adds to the complex flavor.
Storage Instructions
This simple ginger beer mocktail is best served immediately, but if you would like to prep some of it ahead, you can make the simple syrup ahead!
What to Serve with Pineapple Mocktail
Serve this ginger beer mocktail recipe with some apps and snacks. Here are some favorites to try:
More Mocktail Recipes
If you like ginger beer mocktail recipes like this one, you might also enjoy these other mocktail recipes:
- Margarita Mocktail
- Sleepy Girl Mocktail
- Surely Wine (a review of my favorite NA wine)
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Pineapple Ginger Beer Mocktail
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Drink
Description
You’ll love this pineapple ginger beer mocktail that is bright, fresh, sweet, and spicy! Made with simple ingredients, complex in flavor.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup mint leaves
- 1 oz. fresh lime juice
- 2 oz. simple syrup
- 4 oz. pineapple juice
- ice cubes
- ginger beer
- garnishes: dehydrated pineapple slice, fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Add mint leaves and lime juice to a cocktail shaker and muddle.
- Add in simple syrup, pineapple juice, and ice. Cover and shake for 30 seconds.
- Fill a glass with ice cubes and strain cocktail into class.
- Top with ginger beer and garnish with fresh mint and a dehydrated pineapple slice.
Equipment
Recipe, video, and photography by Clara-Jane Photography.
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