Cinnamon Free Paleo Moscow Mule
Few cocktails hit as refreshingly as a Moscow Mule, and this paleo-friendly version delivers every bit of that bright, zingy satisfaction. The secret is a quick homemade ginger syrup made from fresh sliced ginger, honey, and water — simmered just long enough to turn fragrant and lightly syrupy before being strained into something genuinely special. That means no store-bought ginger beer with its mystery additives or spice blends that can sneak in unwanted ingredients, just clean, bold flavor you control from start to finish. Fresh lime juice keeps things tart and lively, while chilled sparkling water brings the fizz without any fuss. The result is crisp, spicy, and a little sweet in all the right proportions. Served over ice in a copper mug with a mint sprig and lime wedge, it looks as good as it tastes — the kind of drink that makes guests think you worked a lot harder than you actually did.
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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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