This Ginger Beer Mocktail is sweet and a bit tart with a strong bite of ginger and a splash of fresh lime juice, perfect for a summer day and very kid-friendly!
If you enjoy mocktails with ginger beer, also try my mango mule mocktail and moscow mule mocktail.
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✔️ Why This Recipe is Great
Low Histamine Drink: I always get requests from readers for non-alcoholic drinks to enjoy in the summer, and this is one of my next drinks to add to the collection. If you'd like to spike it a bit, however, just swap the lime juice for (or add in) 1-2oz. of vodka.
Blackberry Moscow Mule: this is a blackberry twist on the vodka and ginger beer-based beverage often served in a heavy copper mug. As my low histamine alcohol guide covers, vodka is a big no-no on a low histamine diet, so I decided to swap it here for a touch of (optional) fresh lime juice & some seasonal blackberries.
Easy to Make & Batch: with just 4 ingredients and no blender needed, this blackberry mocktail couldn't get much simpler. It's also very easy to make 8-10 times over for large groups, and even have kids make it themselves.
🍸 Ingredients
Ginger Beer: Betty Buzz or Fever Tree are just examples of what brands of ginger beer you could use for this gingery mocktail, though in my opinion a low-sugar one like Betty Buzz does the best job of capturing the bite of alcohol without actually adding any.
Blackberries: you can use fresh or frozen blackberries (I used some we picked on my birthday last summer!), but make sure you get them close to room temperature before muddling. Alternately, to avoid the seeds you can use my homemade blackberry syrup.
Fresh Lime Juice: though optional if you can't tolerate it, I find the lime juice to add to the sting of the overall ginger drink, like some of the sharpness contributed by vodka.
Allulose Syrup or Simple Syrup: this adds balance to the beverage, and you can use allulose or another sugar-free granulated sweetener to make a mint simple syrup if you want to make it something like a moscow mule.
🍹 How to make a Blackberry Ginger Beer Mocktail (Step-by-Step)
Step 1) Grab your berries from the fridge or freezer (if using), open your ginger beer, and squeeze the lime juice (if using).
Step 2) Add the blackberries, lime juice, and sweetener to your glass, and muddle everything, then stir well (images 1 & 2). If using blackberry syrup, just add everything and stir well.
Step 3) Add ice to top, then pour over the ginger beer and stir lightly (image 3). Add your straw and serve!
🫐 Variations
- Blueberry Ginger Fizz: Swap the blackberries for fresh blueberries, which are another excellent low-histamine fruit option that pairs perfectly with ginger.
- Fresh Ginger Sparkler: If you are sensitive to the fermentation in commercial ginger beer, use plain sparkling water and add one teaspoon of freshly squeezed ginger juice.
- Apple Zing: Replace the lime juice (a common histamine liberator) with a tablespoon of fresh apple juice or a splash of organic apple cider vinegar for a similar tartness.
- Minty Herb Infusion: Muddle 3–4 fresh mint leaves with the blackberries before adding the liquids to enhance the refreshing herbal notes without extra sugar.
- Basil Blackberry Twist: Add 2 fresh basil leaves to the shaker or glass for a savory, aromatic variation that is histamine-friendly.
👨🏻🍳 Expert Notes & Tips
Brand of Ginger Beer: I quite enjoy the Fever Tree ginger beer, but it does have about 10g of sugar per serving, so if that's important to you, you may want to look for a low-sugar option. I like the Betty Buzz brand for its lack of fermentation and lower sugar content, but in a pinch some sparkling water with ginger simple syrup could also be a decent sub.
Swapping Berries: you can use any type of berry or other fruit you'd like for this mocktail, but I recommend a less sweet berry like cherries or blueberries, otherwise all the elements will end up overly sweet for most people.
Adjusting the Sweetness: adding more simple syrup or coconut sugar will increase the sweetness of the drink, though be careful not to add too much mint syrup or it will throw the sharpness of the ginger beer mocktail off balance.
❓ What to Serve With Blackberry Ginger Beer Mocktail
🙋 Frequently Asked Questions
Most high-quality ginger beers are well-tolerated on a low-histamine diet. However, because ginger beer is a fermented product, some highly sensitive individuals may react to it. For the safest option, look for brands with simple ingredients (ginger, sugar, water) and no artificial preservatives like sodium benzoate or potassium sorbate.
Yes! Frozen blackberries are actually an excellent choice for a low-histamine diet because they are usually flash-frozen immediately after harvest, which prevents the histamine buildup that can occur as fresh fruit sits in the grocery store or fridge.
While lime is often used in small amounts, it is considered a "histamine liberator" by some. If you are in the elimination phase or are very sensitive, you can omit the lime juice entirely or substitute it with a teaspoon of fresh apple juice to provide a bit of tartness without the citrus.
Yes, allulose is generally considered low-histamine and is a great sugar-free alternative. If you prefer, you can also use honey (if tolerated) or a simple syrup made from plain cane sugar.
📖 Recipe
Blackberry Ginger Beer Mocktail (4 Ingredients)
Ingredients
- 6 oz. ginger beer
- 5-6 fresh or frozen blackberries alt. 2 Tablespoons blackberry syrup
- 1 Tablespoon simple syrup or allulose optional, I like mint syrup
- 1 Tablespoon fresh lime juice optional, for more zing
- ice to top
Instructions
- Grab your berries from the fridge or freezer (if using), open your ginger beer, and squeeze the lime juice (if using).
- Add the blackberries, lime juice, and sweetener to your glass, and muddle everything, then stir well.
- Add ice to top, then pour over the ginger beer and stir lightly. Add your straw and serve!
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