Mustard 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 worth the extra few minutes of prep. The secret is the homemade ginger syrup — fresh ginger simmered with honey and water creates a fragrant, lightly sweet base that blows any store-bought ginger beer out of the water. Bright lime juice and chilled sparkling water round everything out, giving you that signature tingle and fizz without any mystery ingredients to worry about. Since every component here is made from whole, recognizable ingredients, there's no need to scrutinize labels for hidden additives or condiment-derived flavorings that can sneak into pre-made cocktail mixes. Served over ice in a copper mug with a sprig of mint, it looks as good as it tastes. This is the kind of drink you'll want to make for a crowd — just scale up the ginger syrup and let people pour their own.

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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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