Oh Hai! I thought I’d take a break from my total slothitude (not a word? Don’t care I’m using it because that’s how I roll this week) to bring you this delicious low carb Moscow Mule cocktail!
It took supreme effort to drag myself back to work mode to write this post. Between binge watching Person of Interest on Netflix for days, and some epic Words with Friends matches with my in laws who have been visiting from South Carolina the last few weeks, I’m exhausted.
#lazinessishard
Also my vocabulary is saturated with superfluous words that I would never actually use in real life. Not of my own making mind you, I’m cursed with lousy letters most of the time so I’m busting out words like BUM and HEN. My in-laws threw up some truly brobdingnagian terms though, which scored a bajillion points and made me feel real dum. ? ? ?
To drown my melancholy wretchedness, I mixed up a pitcher of these low carb Moscow Mules, which were scrumptious with a piquant heat from the ginger syrup and a pleasant viridity from the fresh mint.
#allthebigwords
Moscow mules are relatively new to me, and to be 100000000% honest I only made them because I wanted to have an excuse to buy these super cute hammered copper mugs that they are traditionally served in.
Because it’s all about the props amiright? My fellow bloggers and food photographers know what I mean. Any excuse to go props shopping! ? ? ?
Don’t get hosed though – I’ve seen these mugs for as much as $50 each which is frankly a total ripoff. I ended up getting mine at TJ Maxx for $10 each, and I’ve seen them at Target for around the same. I wish I’d checked Amazon first because they have this set of four SOLID (mine are only plated) copper Moscow Mule mugs on sale for $34.00 from the regular price of $190.00! #score
So if you don’t yet have your very own set of Moscow Mule mugs, get them ASAP because you can use them year round and they are great for kids and around the pool in the summer because they don’t break like glass!
While you’re shopping for your mugs, you may also want to get some giant ice cube molds – they are better in drinks because they melt slower and don’t dilute your bevvie as fast if you’re a slow sipper rather than a gulper.
Also they make you look tres chic because regular ice cubes are SO 2015.
I love the square cubes that I just got and used in these Moscow Mules, but I also have these sphere ice cube molds which I used all summer long in margaritas and rusty nails on the lake. They are also fun for kids, who get a huge kick out of them, and it’s easy to freeze fruit or herbs into them to up your cocktail game even more. ? ? ?
In case you’re new to Moscow Mules like I was, they are traditionally made with vodka, lime juice, and ginger beer. YUM.
Since I love the ginger flavor and sugar free ginger beer is pretty much impossible to find, I made a concentrated sugar free ginger syrup, which I added to vodka, lime juice, and diet ginger ale.
BAM. GINGER. IN. YOUR. FACE.
I also added a garnish of fresh mint that I muddle around a little in the mug, which gives it a festive Mojito flair – making this my new year-round cocktail of choice!
So while the mugs and ice cubes make these low carb Moscow Mules super fun – they aren’t necessary. In fact, I would pretty much drink these out of a dog’s slobbery water bowl if it came down to it.
#dontjudge
You’ll know what I mean once you try them!
Low Carb Moscow Mules (Sugar Free)
- Yield: two 7 oz drinks 1x
Description
A low carb vodka cocktail flavored with ginger, lime and mint. Refreshing and festive!
Ingredients
For the Ginger Syrup:
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced, peeled ginger
- 2 cups water
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar substitute (I used Swerve)
For the Moscow Mule:
- 4 oz premium vodka
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz ginger syrup (recipe above)
- 8 oz diet ginger ale
- fresh mint leaves to garnish
Instructions
For the Ginger Syrup:
- Combine the ginger, water and sweetener in a small saucepan.
- Bring to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat to medium and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Cool for 1 hour, then strain and store in a clean jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
For the Moscow Mules:
- Combine the vodka, lime juice, ginger syrup and ginger ale in a small pitcher. Stir well.
- Pour over ice and garnish with fresh mint. For a stronger mint flavor, muddle (smash) the mint leaves around in the bottom of the mug slightly before drinking.
Notes
Approx nutrition info per 7 oz serving: 134 calories, 0g fat, 1.5g net carbs, 0g protein
- Category: Low Carb Cocktail
- Cuisine: No idea
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JP LeClair says
OMG… Just made this… ssoooooo gooood!
movita beaucoup says
I feel refreshed just being here! Happy New Year, lovely lady. I’m sending you best wishes for 2016… xox
Mellissa Sevigny says
Thanks girlfriend – looking forward to being entertained by more Movita hilarity next year! ?
farah says
Love this! I did a very similar recipe recently. as they’re one of my favourite cocktails and I really wanted to enjoy them over Christmas!
Happy New Year, I have loved following your blog over the last year and can’t wait to see what you come up with next year!
Farah
http://www.vatkinary.com
Mellissa Sevigny says
Thanks so much Farah!
Melisa says
You are my hero!!! These are my absolute favorite drinks! Which I have not had in quite a while :'( I cannot wait to try these. I’ll be going to the store tomorrow :D and now I know exactly what to put in the list :* xoxo
Mellissa Sevigny says
So glad Melisa – let me know how you liked this version!!!
Shelby says
Thank you so much for posting this – my husband loves these but not all the sugar! The Ginger beer has an enormous amount of sugar, so this is perfect! He got some copper mules for his birthday so we are set!
Mellissa Sevigny says
I hope these are a hit with the hubby Shelby!!!
Martha Cox says
Diet Gosling’s Ginger Beer is available on Amazon and is sweetened with sucralose. It’s not inexpensive, but it is excellent when you don’t have time to make your Moscow Mule with this recipe! Thanks for the recipe!
Mellissa Sevigny says
Thanks for that Martha – gotta love Amazon!!!
Jane says
Found the diet Gosling’s at my local store. I bought a case! Moscow mules will be my summer drink and I love the mint idea to make it cool and refreshing. Thanks, Martha and Melissa!
Amber says
Person of Interest is a family favorite of ours and we are a little worried it will be cancelled since the new season isn’t starting until mid-season. Also, we got a Belgian Malinois this past year because of Bear. ?
I’m assuming these taste just as good without the vodka? I don’t drink (anymore). Plus, it would be neat to share with the kids.
BTW, I’ve been seeing these Moscow Mugs a lot this Holiday season and had NO CLUE what they were. Thanks for the info!
Amber
Mellissa Sevigny says
I was midway through Season 3 and was bummed to be almost finished and just got a notice that Netflix just got season four up! I may or may not have yelled WOO HOO out loud in my office ha ha! This is an awesome drink with or without the vodka for sure! It’s like a refreshing ginger limeade without it! Enjoy! And I’m super jelly of your Belgian Malinois!!!!!
Susannah says
I have been WAITING for a low carb moscow mule recipe! They are so yummy and refreshing. And now I have no excuse! It’s hard to find really good ginger beer that isn’t full of sugar. Thank you and Happy New Year!
Mellissa Sevigny says
I hope it lives up to your expectations Susannah – I LOVED them!!!!
Captain Betty says
I’ll have to try the syrup option. We can get diet ginger beer here in Oshkosh WI, but it totally kills the flavor of the drink.
Mellissa Sevigny says
Agreed – that’s why I love the ginger syrup, it’s almost all ginger and just a hint of sweet that’s perfect with the lime and mint! Hope you like it!
Janet says
I wonder if I could you a little more ginger syrup and then use club soda? I really don’t like low cal drinks… :)
Mellissa Sevigny says
Definitely Janet!!!
Marisa says
Can u use ginger out of a tube?
MP says
No tube
You need to buy fresh ginger