Caffeine Free Paleo Moscow Mule
A classic Moscow Mule gets a clean, wholesome makeover here, swapping out the usual store-bought ginger beer — which can sometimes sneak in caffeine-containing additives or mystery ingredients — for a homemade honey-ginger syrup that you control from start to finish. Fresh ginger simmered with honey and water creates a fragrant, lightly syrupy base that's genuinely more vibrant than anything out of a bottle. Bright lime juice and chilled sparkling water round out the drink, giving you that signature fizzy kick without anything you didn't put in yourself. The result is crisp, spicy, and refreshingly tart — everything you want in a cocktail, served over ice in a copper mug with a sprig of mint if you're feeling fancy. It's the kind of drink that feels special enough for a dinner party but easy enough to throw together on a weeknight.
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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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