Pistachio Free Paleo Moscow Mule
Few cocktails hit as refreshingly as a Moscow Mule, and this paleo-friendly version is the real deal — bright, zingy, and made entirely from scratch. The star of the show is a homemade ginger syrup built from fresh sliced ginger, honey, and water, simmered low and slow until it turns fragrant and lightly syrupy. That natural sweetness from the honey means no refined sugar or mystery syrups, just clean ingredients that happen to taste incredible. Fresh lime juice adds a sharp citrus punch, and chilled sparkling water brings the signature fizz that makes this drink so satisfying on a warm evening. Because every component is made from whole, recognizable ingredients, you never have to second-guess what's in your glass — no store-bought ginger beer with ambiguous additives, no flavored syrups with hidden extras. Garnish with a mint sprig and a lime wedge and you've got something 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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