Lactose Free Paleo Moscow Mule

Total time35 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.5

(19)

A classic Moscow Mule is already a naturally dairy-free drink, but this homemade version takes things up a notch by ditching the store-bought ginger beer in favor of a fresh ginger syrup made right on your stovetop. That small swap makes a huge difference — you get a brighter, more vibrant heat from real ginger that no bottle can quite replicate. Honey brings just enough sweetness to balance the sharp bite of fresh lime juice, and the whole thing comes together in a way that feels genuinely craft-cocktail worthy. The sparkling water keeps it light and fizzy without any of the artificial flavors or additives that can sneak into commercial mixers. Served over ice in a copper mug with a sprig of mint, it looks as good as it tastes. Whether you're hosting or just treating yourself on a weeknight, this is the kind of drink 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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