Legume Free Paleo Moscow Mule
Fresh ginger, honey, lime, vodka, and sparkling water — that's genuinely all it takes to build a cocktail this bright and satisfying. The homemade ginger syrup is the real star here: simmering sliced ginger with honey and water coaxes out a warmth and depth that no store-bought mixer can match. Since every ingredient in this drink is naturally free of legumes, there's zero label-reading stress — just clean, simple components that happen to come together beautifully. Squeezing your own limes keeps the citrus flavor sharp and fresh, and topping each mug with chilled sparkling water at the very end preserves that satisfying fizz. The copper mug isn't just for looks either — it keeps everything ice-cold right down to the last sip. A sprig of mint and an extra lime wedge on the rim make it feel like something you'd order at a great bar, except you made it yourself in about twenty minutes.
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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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