Moscow Mule Mocktail with honey and lemon

We are experimenting with mocktails . . . Moscow Mules to be exact, complete with THEcustomary serving vessels—copper mugs. This version is made with lemon, honey syrup and the essential ginger beer that adds it traditional shockingly strong flavor, spicy and peppery!  Although this was good, I have a list of recipes to try. Next up will be one that uses use lime and simple syrup. (This recipe came from Chelsea Dishes.) CHEERS!

Moscow Mule Mocktail with honey and lemon   Makes one drink

1 ounce lemon juice, fresh squeezed preferred

1 ounce honey syrup

1 ounce cold water

4 ounces ginger beer

Lemon slices and mint, optional garnish

1. Honey syrup: Prepare following instructions below; allow it to cool.
2. Build the mocktail: Add lemon juice, honey syrup, and cold water to a copper mug or rocks glass and stir to combine. Fill the glass with crushed ice. Top with ginger beer and stir again. Adjust proportions to taste and garnish with lemon slices and mint if desired. 

 

Honey syrup  (makes about 4 ounces) 
1/4 cup hot water

1/4 cup honey 

1. Add water to a small heat-safe bowl and microwave until steaming (30 to 60 seconds). 
2. Add honey to the hot water and stir until fully dissolved. Set aside to cool slightly.