Red Meat Allergy Friendly Paleo Moscow Mule
A classic Moscow Mule is one of those drinks that feels instantly festive, and this from-scratch version takes it to a whole new level. The secret is the homemade ginger syrup — fresh ginger simmered with honey and water creates a fragrant, lightly sweet base that blows any store-bought ginger beer out of the water. Bright lime juice and chilled sparkling water round everything out, giving you that signature zingy kick in every sip. Since this recipe is built entirely from whole, simple ingredients — vodka, citrus, honey, ginger, and sparkling water — there's nothing hidden to worry about, making it a genuinely clean and crowd-pleasing cocktail. Served over ice in a copper mug with a sprig of fresh mint, it looks as good as it tastes. Whether you're hosting a backyard gathering or just treating yourself on a Friday night, this one is worth the extra ten minutes of prep.
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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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