Beef Free Paleo Moscow Mule

Total time35 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.5

(19)

This refreshing cocktail is everything you want in a warm-weather drink — bright, zingy, and just a little spicy from a homemade ginger syrup that puts the store-bought stuff to shame. The real magic here is that fresh ginger steeped with honey and water creates a syrup that's clean, fragrant, and completely free of any mystery additives. Vodka, fresh lime juice, and chilled sparkling water round out the glass for a drink that tastes like it came from a craft cocktail bar. Since every ingredient is naturally plant-based, there's zero concern about animal-derived additions sneaking in — just pure, straightforward flavor. A garnish of lime and fresh mint makes it look as good as it tastes, whether you're serving it in classic copper mugs or whatever tall glasses you have on hand. It's an easy crowd-pleaser that comes together in minutes once your syrup has cooled.

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Ingredients

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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