Barley Free Paleo Moscow Mule
A Moscow Mule is one of those cocktails that feels instantly festive, and this from-scratch version delivers that signature spicy-citrus kick without any of the shortcuts. The real star is the homemade ginger syrup — fresh ginger simmered with honey and water creates a fragrant, lightly sweet base that blows any bottled mixer out of the water. Bright lime juice and cold sparkling water round everything out, giving you that refreshing fizz in every sip. Traditional ginger beer, which often contains barley or other grains from the brewing process, is swapped here for a clean homemade syrup and plain sparkling water, so you get all the flavor with none of the grain concerns. The result is crisp, zingy, and completely satisfying served over ice in a copper mug. A lime wedge and fresh mint sprig on top make it look as good as it tastes — perfect for entertaining or just treating yourself on a Friday 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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