Nutmeg Free Paleo Moscow Mule
Few cocktails hit as refreshingly as a Moscow Mule, and this paleo-friendly version delivers every bit of that bright, spicy kick without any of the usual shortcuts. The star of the show is a quick homemade ginger syrup made by simmering fresh sliced ginger with honey and water until it turns fragrant and lightly syrupy — far more vibrant than anything that comes out of a bottle. Fresh lime juice adds a sharp citrus backbone, while chilled sparkling water keeps things light and effervescent right to the last sip. Because every component is made from scratch, you know exactly what's going in the glass — no pre-mixed syrups, no mystery spice blends, no hidden additives to second-guess. Served over ice in a copper mug with a sprig of fresh mint, it looks as good as it tastes. 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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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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