Soy Free Paleo Moscow Mule
This refreshing cocktail is built entirely from whole, clean ingredients — fresh ginger, honey, lime juice, vodka, and sparkling water — so there's nothing hidden or processed to second-guess. The homemade ginger syrup is the real star here, simmered low and slow with honey until it turns fragrant and lightly syrupy in a way that no store-bought mixer can match. Squeezing your own limes keeps everything bright and tangy, and the sparkling water gives you that satisfying fizz without any additives or mystery flavorings. Soy has a sneaky way of turning up in pre-made cocktail syrups and flavored sparkling waters, so making this from scratch puts you fully in control. The result is a crisp, zingy drink that tastes like it came from a craft cocktail bar — served over ice in a copper mug with a sprig of mint and a lime wedge for that classic look. It's the kind of recipe that feels a little fancy but comes together with minimal effort and maximum payoff.
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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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