Carrageenan Free Paleo Moscow Mule
Few cocktails hit as refreshingly as a Moscow Mule, and this homemade version is built entirely from clean, whole ingredients you can trust. The secret weapon is a quick honey-ginger syrup made by simmering fresh ginger slices with honey and water — it's fragrant, lightly spicy, and miles better than any bottled ginger beer that might contain hidden additives or stabilizers. Conventional ginger beers are a common culprit for sneaky thickeners, so making your own syrup and topping the drink with plain sparkling water keeps everything straightforward and worry-free. Fresh lime juice brings that signature bright tartness, while the vodka ties it all together in a way that feels genuinely celebratory. A copper mug packed with ice keeps everything ice-cold and makes the presentation look effortlessly impressive. Finish with a lime wedge and a sprig of fresh mint if you want that classic garnish, and you've got a cocktail that's as beautiful as it is clean.
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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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