Description
Warm, spicy, and refreshingly cozy, this Campfire Mule Mocktail combines ginger beer, apple cider, citrus, and fall spices for a non-alcoholic drink everyone can enjoy. Perfect for chilly evenings, bonfires, or festive gatherings, it’s the ultimate cozy mocktail for all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup ginger beer (non-alcoholic, high-quality)
- 1/2 cup apple cider
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup (or honey)
- 1 dash ground cinnamon
- 1 dash ground ginger (optional, for extra spice)
- Crushed ice
- Apple slice or cinnamon stick for garnish (optional)
Pro Tip: Use craft ginger beer with bold flavor for the best taste.
Instructions
- Prepare glass: Fill a tall glass or copper mug with crushed ice.
- Mix base: In a small mixing glass, combine apple cider, lime juice, maple syrup, and spices. Stir gently.
- Assemble: Pour the mixture over the ice and top with chilled ginger beer.
- Garnish: Add an apple slice or cinnamon stick for a festive touch.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately for a bubbly, cozy refreshment.
Notes
- Use freshly opened ginger beer to keep the drink fizzy and bright.
- Don’t skip the lime juice—it balances the sweetness perfectly.
- Make ahead: Mix the cider, lime, maple, and spices up to 2 days ahead; add ginger beer just before serving.
- Variation ideas: Try cranberry juice for a holiday twist or add mint for freshness.
- Hot version: Warm the cider and spices, then add ginger beer right before serving for a cozy winter mocktail.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg