Pork Free Paleo Moscow Mule

Total time35 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.5

(19)

A classic Moscow Mule is already a crowd-pleaser, but making the ginger syrup from scratch takes this version to a whole new level. Fresh ginger simmered with honey and water creates a fragrant, lightly spiced base that blows any store-bought mixer out of the water. The honey adds a subtle floral sweetness that pairs beautifully with the sharp bite of fresh lime juice, giving every sip a bright, layered complexity. Vodka, sparkling water, and plenty of ice round things out for a cocktail that's refreshing, clean, and genuinely satisfying. Served in a copper mug with a mint sprig and lime wedge, it looks as good as it tastes — effortlessly impressive for a dinner party or a quiet Friday night. Every ingredient here is naturally free of anything pork-derived, so there's no label-checking or substitution stress involved — just simple, wholesome components doing their thing.

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Ingredients

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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