Mushroom Free Paleo Moscow Mule
A classic Moscow Mule is already a crowd-pleaser, but making your own from scratch takes it to a completely different level. The star here is a quick homemade ginger syrup — fresh ginger simmered with honey and water until it turns fragrant and lightly syrupy — which delivers a clean, bright heat that no store-bought ginger beer can quite match. Squeezed lime juice adds a sharp citrus punch, while chilled sparkling water keeps everything effervescent and refreshing. Every single ingredient in this drink is naturally free of fungi and fungal derivatives, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden additives. Served over ice in a copper mug with a sprig of fresh mint, it looks as good as it tastes. Whether you're hosting a backyard gathering or just treating yourself on a Friday night, this is the kind of cocktail that makes people ask for the recipe.
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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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