Oats Free Paleo Moscow Mule
A classic Moscow Mule is already a crowd-pleaser, but making your own from scratch takes it to a whole new level. The secret here is a quick homemade ginger syrup — just fresh ginger, honey, and water simmered together until fragrant and lightly syrupy — which delivers a clean, punchy heat that no store-bought mixer can match. Fresh lime juice keeps things bright and citrusy, while chilled sparkling water gives you that satisfying fizz without any mystery additives. For anyone navigating grain sensitivities, cocktails can be a surprisingly tricky category, since flavored mixers and pre-made syrups sometimes sneak in unexpected ingredients — this recipe sidesteps all of that with a completely transparent ingredient list. Everything here is naturally whole-food and grain-free, so you can sip with confidence. Serve it in a copper mug over plenty of ice with a lime wedge and a sprig of fresh mint for a presentation that looks as good as it tastes.
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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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