Artificial Food Coloring Free Paleo Moscow Mule
A classic Moscow Mule is one of those drinks that looks impressive but comes together surprisingly fast — and this version is even better than the bar-made original. The secret is a quick homemade ginger syrup made from fresh ginger, honey, and water, which gives you that bold, spicy kick without any of the artificial dyes or mystery additives lurking in commercial ginger beer. Bright fresh lime juice and chilled sparkling water round everything out, keeping the whole drink clean and vibrant. Bottled mixers and flavored sodas are notorious for sneaking in synthetic colorings, so making your own syrup from scratch is a genuinely smart move here. The result is a beautifully golden, aromatic cocktail that tastes far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. Serve it in copper mugs over ice with a lime wedge and a sprig of fresh mint, and it looks every bit as stunning as anything you'd order at a cocktail bar.
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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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