Ginger Lime Mule Mocktail
A zippy ginger-lime mocktail with black tea for depth, molasses warmth, and plenty of cold ginger ale.
Ingredients
- 1/2-inch slice fresh ginger, peeled
- 1 ounce chilled strong black tea
- 3/4 ounce fresh lime juice
- 1/2 ounce ginger syrup
- 1 teaspoon unsulfured molasses
- 4 to 5 ounces chilled ginger ale
- Ice
- Lime wheel, for garnish
Directions
- Muddle the fresh ginger in a cocktail shaker until it is fragrant and slightly crushed.
- Add the black tea, lime juice, ginger syrup, and molasses. Fill the shaker with ice and shake until very cold.
- Strain into a tall glass filled with fresh ice. Top with ginger ale and stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with a lime wheel and serve right away.