Virgin Moscow Mule

No cooking required; serve immediately over ice, traditionally in a copper mug. Don't over-muddle the mint or it turns bitter. If you can't find non-alcoholic vodka, a splash of apple cider vinegar or bitters adds the missing bite. Ginger beer is already sweet, so extra sweetener is usually unnecessary. Variations: add 2 oz apple cider, pomegranate or cranberry juice, or peach puree; muddle 1-2 jalapeño slices for heat, or 2 strawberries / 8 blueberries with the mint.