Paraben Free Paleo Moscow Mule
Few cocktails hit as refreshingly as a Moscow Mule, and this from-scratch version delivers that signature zing without any of the synthetic additives or preservatives hiding in commercial ginger beer. The real magic here is the homemade ginger syrup — fresh sliced ginger simmered with honey and water until fragrant and lightly syrupy, giving you bold, clean heat that bottled mixers simply can't match. Freshly squeezed lime juice keeps things bright and tangy, while chilled sparkling water brings the fizz without any questionable ingredients on the label. It's a genuinely simple build once your syrup is ready, and the result tastes like something you'd order at a craft cocktail bar. Served over ice in a copper mug with a sprig of mint and a lime wedge, it looks as good as it tastes. Whether you're hosting or just treating yourself, this is the kind of drink that makes you wonder why you ever reached for a pre-made mix.
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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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