Artificial Flavors Free Paleo Moscow Mule
The classic Moscow Mule is a refreshing, zingy cocktail — but most commercial ginger beers are loaded with natural and artificial flavor additives that can make the ingredient list feel murky. This version sidesteps all of that by building the ginger flavor from scratch using fresh sliced ginger simmered with honey and water into a fragrant, lightly syrupy base. The result is a cleaner, brighter drink where every element is exactly what it says it is. Fresh lime juice brings the citrus punch, sparkling water delivers the fizz, and that homemade ginger syrup gives you real heat and depth — no mystery ingredients required. It's a genuinely simple process that takes just a little patience while the syrup steeps, and the payoff is a cocktail that tastes more vibrant than anything poured from a bottle. Serve it over ice in copper mugs with a lime wedge and a sprig of fresh mint for the full experience.
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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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