This Grapefruit Ginger Beer Mocktail is perfect for those who love bold flavors. It is spicy yet sweet, bubbly, and so refreshing. This mocktail was made for sipping and savoring on warm afternoons.
Grapefruit Ginger Beer Mocktail
This Grapefruit Ginger Beer Mocktail has epic flavor! The base is ginger beer with grapefruit juice, a touch of lime juice, and tonic water for fizz. It quickly stirs together, requires no fancy bar equipment, and there is no particular way of adding the ingredients. Easily make this for yourself or stir up a pitcher for barbeques, parties, or girl’s night.
What Is In A Grapefruit Ginger Beer Mocktail?
- Grapefruit Juice: I used bottled grapefruit juice from Simply. Freshly squeezed grapefruit juice works great too!
- Ginger Beer: It has a spicier, sharp ginger flavor which makes it perfect for this mocktail. If you do not like a very strong ginger flavor you can use Ginger Ale in it’s place.
- Tonic Water: Adds a light, bubbly sensation. Club soda and mineral water are great alternatives to tonic water.
- Lime Juice: Freshly squeezed is the best option here, bottled lime juice does not taste as good.
- Optional Garnishes: Lime slice, grapefruit slice, and candied ginger.
Done In Under 5 Minutes
This drink requires pouring, stirring, and sipping. It is that simple! There is no fancy method or order you have to add the ingredients. There is no fancy bar equipment needed either.
To a glass, I used a mule cup, fill it halfway with ice. Pour over the grapefruit juice, ginger beer, tonic water, and lime juice. Stir everything together really well and garnish with a grapefruit slice and candied ginger.
PRO TIP: If you want to avoid adding ice and a watered down cocktail, chill the ingredients ahead of time!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I make this with alcohol? Yes, of course! A classic mule or ginger beer cocktail has vodka in it. Easily replace the tonic water with equal parts vodka or adding 2 ounces of vodka to the drink.
Why is it called Ginger Beer? Does it contain alcohol? Ginger Beer was originally made by fermenting ginger root, sugar, and water to make alcohol. Ginger Beers you find at the grocery store today do not typically contain any alcohol. Just double check what you buy if you are concerned.
Can kids drink this Grapefruit Ginger Beer Mocktail? The short answer is yes, but most kids do not like this at all. The intense and spicy taste of the ginger is typically too much for them. If you are wanting to make a version for kids you can always use ginger ale for theirs.
If you are looking for more mocktails, try these!
- Apple Cider Mule Mocktail
- Blue Lagoon Mocktail
- Spicy Jalapeno Margarita Mocktail
- Sunrise Mocktail Spritzer
- Strawberry Mojito Mocktail
- Espresso Martini Mocktail
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Grapefruit Ginger Beer Mocktail
Ingredients
- 3 ounces grapefruit juice
- 3 ounces ginger beer
- 2 ounces tonic water
- ½ lime; juiced
- grapefruit slice; garnish
- candied ginger; garnish
Instructions
- To a glass add ice, grapefruit juice, ginger beer, tonic water, and lime juice.
- Stir until well combined.
- Garnish with grapefruit slice and candied ginger.
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Addicted to this! I am a huge mule fan and was looking for a mocktail version and this is it! Absolutely love the grapefruit with the ginger beer!