Macadamia Free Paleo Moscow Mule
A classic Moscow Mule hits differently when you make it from scratch, and this paleo-friendly version is genuinely better than anything you'd order at a bar. The star of the show is a quick homemade ginger syrup — just fresh ginger, honey, and water simmered together until fragrant and lightly syrupy — which gives the drink a bright, spicy kick that bottled ginger beer simply can't match. Fresh lime juice keeps things tart and clean, while chilled sparkling water brings the fizz without any mystery additives or sweeteners. The whole build comes together in minutes once your syrup has cooled, making it an impressive yet effortless cocktail for entertaining or a well-deserved end-of-day treat. Served over ice in a copper mug with a lime wedge and a sprig of fresh mint, it looks every bit as good as it tastes. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so you can sip without a second thought.
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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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