Yeast Free Paleo Moscow Mule

Total time35 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.5

(19)

A classic Moscow Mule is one of those drinks that feels instantly festive, and this version delivers every bit of that zingy, refreshing punch without a drop of anything fermented or brewed. The secret weapon here is a quick homemade ginger syrup — just fresh ginger, honey, and water simmered together until fragrant and lightly syrupy — which gives you bold, clean ginger flavor that store-bought ginger beer simply can't match. Since commercial ginger beer is typically fermented and therefore off the table, building your own syrup and topping with sparkling water is the smartest workaround you'll find. Fresh lime juice keeps everything bright and tart, while the vodka ties it all together in that unmistakable Moscow Mule way. Served over ice in a copper mug with a sprig of mint, it looks just as good as it tastes. This is the kind of cocktail you'll want to make for a crowd, because nobody will ever guess it's anything other than the real deal.

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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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