Virgin Mule

Happy hour for Dry January doesn't get much easier than a Virgin Mule. It's just ginger ale and lime juice. But, you're going to make this feel special and grown-up, so you don't feel deprived...right? The easiest way to do that is to get a special glass...I chose a pretty rocks glass...and a giant ice cube. (To make the mule feel more authentic, use a copper mug!)
I like a non-alcoholic ginger beer ( natch) that has a nice spicy ginger bite. They cost a little more, but you're saving so much by not buying booze, it's ok. 
In this drink, I used Fentiman's Ginger Beer, but also like Reed's and Fever Tree, as well. 

Recipe:
juice from 1/3 lime
1/2 bottle (about 6 oz) quality ginger beer
mint leaves (optional)
(Some virgin mule recipes call for simple syrup and soda water too,,, but I like mine less sweet and more spicy.) 

Method:
- Place ice cube in rocks glass or copper mule mug
- Squeeze lime juice into glass
- If using mint, briefly muddle gently with lime juice
- Top with ginger beer and stir
- Garnish with lime wedge and mint leaves

Sip and enjoy!
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