Citric Acid Free Paleo Moscow Mule

Total time35 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.5

(19)

The classic Moscow Mule is one of those cocktails that sounds simple but can hide a surprising number of processed additives — especially in store-bought ginger beer, which often contains citric acid as a preservative. This version sidesteps all of that by building every component from scratch, so you know exactly what's going into your glass. Fresh ginger simmered with honey and water creates a fragrant, lightly spiced syrup that brings real heat and depth without any shortcuts. Squeezed-to-order lime juice and chilled sparkling water round out the drink with bright, clean flavor and a satisfying fizz. The result is crisp, refreshing, and genuinely complex — the kind of cocktail that tastes like it came from a thoughtful bar, not a mix packet. Served over ice in a copper mug with a sprig of fresh mint, it's as beautiful to look at as it is to sip.

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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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