Peanut Free Paleo Moscow Mule
A classic Moscow Mule gets a clean, from-scratch makeover here, and the result is genuinely refreshing. Instead of relying on store-bought ginger beer — which can sometimes carry surprising additives or shared-facility warnings — this version builds its own ginger syrup from fresh sliced ginger, honey, and water simmered right on the stovetop. The homemade syrup is fragrant, lightly spiced, and just sweet enough to balance the bright hit of fresh lime juice. Sparkling water keeps things bubbly without any mystery ingredients, so you know exactly what's in your glass. Served over ice in a copper mug with a mint sprig and lime wedge, it looks as good as it tastes. It's the kind of cocktail 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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