Almond Free Paleo Moscow Mule
There is something deeply satisfying about a cocktail made entirely from scratch, and this paleo-friendly Moscow Mule delivers that from the very first sip. The star of the show is a homemade ginger syrup — just fresh ginger, honey, and water simmered together until fragrant and lightly syrupy — which gives the drink a clean, fiery kick that no store-bought mixer can match. Fresh lime juice adds bright acidity, while chilled sparkling water keeps everything lively and effervescent. Because every ingredient here is whole and straightforward, there is zero guesswork about what is actually in your glass. Nut-based syrups and flavored liqueurs are common culprits hiding in cocktail recipes, but this one sidesteps all of that with a simple, transparent ingredient list. Serve it in copper mugs over plenty of ice with a lime wedge and a sprig of mint for that classic look and a little extra aroma. It is the kind of drink that feels fancy enough for a dinner party but easy enough to throw together on a Tuesday night.
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2 servings
For the ginger syrup
- 1 oz fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp honey
- ¼ cup water
For the cocktail
- 3 oz vodka
- 2 oz fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 cup sparkling water, chilled
- 2 cups ice cubes
For serving
- 2 lime wedges (optional)
- 2 small sprigs fresh mint (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the sliced ginger, honey, and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the honey dissolves. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 3–4 minutes, until the liquid is fragrant and lightly syrupy. Remove from heat and let steep for 15–20 minutes, until cooled to room temperature.
- 2
Pour the cooled ginger mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a small bowl or jar, pressing the ginger slices to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
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