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Spicy Ginger Mint Mule Mocktail

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Prep Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 3 minutes
Ginger beer, lime, mint, chili. The 'swicy' (sweet + spicy) mocktail that was the breakout flavour profile of 2026.

Ingredients

  • 30 ml Fresh Lime Juice
  • 6 Fresh Mint Leaves
  • 1 slice fresh red chili, deseeded
  • 15 ml Simple Syrup
  • Ginger Beer
  • Ice
  • Mint Sprig

Instructions

  • Muddle mint and chili gently with lime and simple syrup.
  • Fill a copper mug with ice.
  • Top with ginger beer.
  • Stir.
  • Garnish with mint and a chili slice.

Notes

Thai bird chilies are too hot. Use jalapeño or Fresno. One slice, deseeded, per drink.
CourseBeverage, Cocktail, Drinks
CuisineBeverage, Cocktail, Drinks
KeywordBeverage Recipe, Cocktail Recipe, Drink Recipe

How to make a Spicy Ginger Mint Mule Mocktail

Ginger beer, lime, mint, chili. The 'swicy' (sweet + spicy) mocktail that was the breakout flavour profile of 2026.

Ingredients

  • 30ml fresh lime juice
  • 6 fresh mint leaves
  • 1 slice fresh red chili, deseeded
  • 15ml simple syrup
  • Top ginger beer
  • Ice to fill
  • Garnish mint sprig and a chili slice

Instructions

  1. Muddle mint and chili gently with lime and simple syrup.
  2. Fill a copper mug with ice.
  3. Top with ginger beer.
  4. Stir.
  5. Garnish with mint and a chili slice.

Three notes worth knowing

Thai bird chilies are too hot. Use jalapeño or Fresno. One slice, deseeded, per drink.

When to drink a Spicy Ginger Mint Mule Mocktail

Any time you want the ritual without the aftermath. Brunch, post-work, Dry January, designated driver, pregnancy, or just not in the mood to drink tonight.