MSG 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 from-scratch version is genuinely hard to beat. The secret is the homemade ginger syrup — fresh ginger simmered with honey and water until fragrant and lightly syrupy — which gives you that signature spicy kick without any of the artificial flavors or additives hiding in commercial ginger beer. Freshly squeezed lime juice keeps things bright and tangy, while chilled sparkling water brings the fizz in the most clean, simple way possible. Every single ingredient here is whole and recognizable, which means you know exactly what's going into your glass. Serve it in copper mugs over plenty of ice, and finish with a lime wedge and a sprig of fresh mint for that classic, Instagram-worthy look. It's the kind of drink that feels special enough for a dinner party but easy enough to throw together on a Tuesday night.

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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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