I love this easy hibiscus ginger beer mocktail recipe so much! It’s non-alcoholic, beautiful, has some weight in the flavor department thanks to the hibiscus.
I’m usually pretty disappointed in mocktail recipes and find that most are glorified fruit juice with too much sugar and not enough balance. This is NOT a problem with our mocktail.
Hibiscus is tannic and tart, with citrus undertones, making it perfect to balance any sweetness from other ingredients. It’s delicious! For another mocktail recipe, see our sparkling grapefruit mocktail!
Key Ingredients
- Hibiscus Tea: I love this herbal tea for mocktails. It’s a vibrant red, and tastes tart, slightly sour, and refreshing.
- Lemon: I love fresh lemon juice in this mocktail, but lime juice is also really delicious!
- Ginger Beer: The easiest version of this drink uses ginger beer, we love Fever-Tree if you can find it. As an alternative to ginger beer we love making it with our homemade lemon ginger syrup with sparkling water.
Find the full recipe with measurements below.
How to Make Ginger Beer Mocktails
Tip 1: Use a quality ginger beer. The most straightforward version of this mocktail is to mix cooled hibiscus tea with a squeeze of lemon or lime and ginger beer (I’m particularly fond of Fever-Tree’s ginger beer).
Tip 2: Use our homemade ginger syrup (optional). An alternate (but delightful) version of this mocktail takes advantage of our homemade lemon ginger syrup. To make it, we simmer an almost outrageous amount of fresh ginger in water. We cool it and then mix the strong ginger tea with fresh lemon juice and a sweetener (I love using honey).
More ways to use ginger: Try one of our ginger shots (we have lemon, carrot, and green) or this naturally sweet ginger beet juice.
Hibiscus Ginger Beer Mocktail
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I love this ginger hibiscus mocktail so much! It’s beautiful, has some weight in the flavor department thanks to the hibiscus, and is quite simple to put together. The most straightforward version of this mocktail is to use ginger beer. For a slightly more interesting mocktail, try making our homemade ginger syrup. Both versions are listed in the recipe.
You Will Need
Option 1 (Made with Store-bought Ginger Beer)2 ounces brewed hibiscus tea
4 to 6 ounces ginger beer
½ ounce (1 tablespoon) fresh lemon or lime juice
Option 2 (Made with Homemade Ginger Syrup)2 ounces brewed hibiscus tea
2 ounces homemade lemon ginger syrup
4 to 6 ounces sparkling water
Directions
- Option 1 (Made with Store-bought Ginger Beer)
1Brew hibiscus tea, and allow it to cool to room temperature, or store it in the refrigerator for up to a week.
2Combine two ounces of hibiscus tea and the lemon (or lime) juice into the bottom of an 8-ounce (or larger) glass. Add ice cubes, and then top with ginger beer. Serve with lemon slices as a garnish.
- Option 2 (Made with Homemade Ginger Syrup)
1Brew hibiscus tea, and allow it to cool to room temperature, or store it in the refrigerator for up to a week.
2Combine two ounces of hibiscus tea and 2 ounces of ginger lemon syrup in the bottom of an 8-ounce (or larger) glass. Add ice cubes, and then top with sparkling water. Serve with lemon slices as a garnish.
Adam and Joanne's Tips
- Note for pregnant women: Hibiscus was one of the things on the do not consume list when I was pregnant. Unfortunately, as with many things on that list, there isn’t much research on how much hibiscus is safe during pregnancy. If you are planning on becoming pregnant or are pregnant, please research and talk with your doctor before consuming hibiscus. For another delicious mocktail without hibiscus, look at this Grapefruit Mocktail.
- The nutrition facts provided below are estimates. We calculated based on this mocktail being made with ginger beer.
I made the first version of this mocktail with ginger beer, and it was delightful. I am wondering though, if I wanted to make this for friends with alcohol, what spirit would you recommend using?
Hi Anthony, We are thrilled you enjoy it! For a crisp, clean drink that lets the ginger and hibiscus shine, gin or vodka are great choices. If you want a bit more warmth and depth, a light rum or a blanco tequila would be delicious.