Hazelnut Free Paleo Moscow Mule

Total time35 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.5

(19)

Few cocktails hit as refreshingly as a Moscow Mule, and this paleo-friendly version is the real deal — bright, spicy, and completely made from scratch. The star of the show is a homemade ginger syrup built from fresh sliced ginger, honey, and water, simmered low and slow until it's fragrant and lightly syrupy. That means zero reliance on store-bought ginger beer, which often contains added sugars, natural flavors, or other additives that can be hard to vet. Fresh lime juice keeps things tangy and vibrant, while chilled sparkling water brings the fizz without any of the guesswork. Nut-based liqueurs and flavored syrups are common culprits in craft cocktail menus, so mixing your own at home is the cleanest way to keep things safe and delicious. Served over ice in a copper mug with a sprig of mint and a lime wedge, this drink looks as good as it tastes — no compromises required.

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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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