Gluten Free Paleo Moscow Mule

Total time35 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.5

(19)

A classic Moscow Mule is already a pretty clean drink at its core, but store-bought ginger beers and pre-made mixes can sneak in surprising additives that give pause to anyone watching what goes into their glass. This version keeps everything refreshingly straightforward — fresh ginger, honey, lime juice, vodka, and sparkling water, full stop. The homemade ginger syrup is the real star here: simmering sliced ginger with honey and water coaxes out a warm, spicy depth that no bottled shortcut can match. Once it's strained and cooled, the syrup comes together with bright lime and crisp sparkling water into something that tastes genuinely special. Served over ice in a copper mug with a sprig of fresh mint, it looks as good as it tastes. Whether you're hosting a crowd or just unwinding after a long week, this is the kind of cocktail that makes people ask for the recipe.

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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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