Ginger Beer Mocktail with Honey + Lemon

two rocks glasses filled with crushed ice and a pale yellow drink with sliced lemon wedge garnishes

5 from 1 vote

Ginger Beer Mocktail with Honey + Lemon

This ginger beer mocktail may only have three main ingredients, but it's anything but boring. Homemade honey syrup, fresh lemon juice, and ginger beer come together to deliver sweet, sour, and spicy notes with every sip.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Drinks, mocktails

Cuisine: American

Keyword: NA drinks, non-alcoholic, summer drink

Servings:

Calories: 131kcal

Author: Chelsea Jackle, RDN

Equipment

1 rocks glass
1 small heat-safe bowl

Ingredients

Honey syrup

¼ cup hot water
¼ cup honey

Mocktail

1 oz lemon juice
1 oz honey syrup
1 oz cold water
4 oz ginger beer
lemon slices optional garnish

Instructions

Prepare the honey syrup – Add water to a small heat-safe bowl and microwave until steaming (30-60 seconds). Add honey to the hot water and stir until fully dissolved. Set aside to cool slightly.
Build the mocktail – Add lemon juice, honey syrup, and cold water to a 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.

Notes

Please note that nutrition facts are an estimate and can vary widely based on amounts and specific types used.
The honey syrup recipe listed here will make enough for about 4 mocktails.

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