Grapefruit Mocktail With Ginger Beer
This Grapefruit Ginger Beer Mocktail is an excellent substitute for a traditional Moscow mule. This grapefruit drink recipe has the perfect amount of ginger flavor without being overpowering. The grapefruit juice, fresh mint, and lime create an excellent flavor balance!
Ingredients
- 5-10 mint leaves divided
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice
- 4 ounces ruby red grapefruit juice
- 8 ounces ginger beer
- Grapefruit slices and fresh mint leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the half of the mint leaves and lime juice. Thoroughly muddle the mint leaves.
- Add grapefruit juice and a small handful of ice cubes to the cocktail shaker. Shake, shake, shake for 10-15 sec until the outside of the cocktail shaker is frosty.
- Fill two cocktail glasses with ice, and the grapefruit mixture is divided evenly between them.
- Fill with ginger beer and stir the mocktails gently with a cocktail spoon.
- Garnish with a grapefruit wedge and a few fresh mint sprigs. Enjoy!