If you’re working to live healthier, you might wonder if alcohol still has a place in your lifestyle.

Surprisingly, moderate drinking — just 3 to 5 drinks a week — has been linked to benefits like a lower risk of heart disease, gallstones, and even cognitive decline.

But there’s a catch...

The real threat isn’t just the alcohol itself — it’s the sugar hiding in most cocktails.

Take the classic Moscow Mule:

One drink can pack over 35 grams of sugar — that’s the equivalent of one and half Snickers bars 🍫… for one boozy drink!

And even if you’re sipping responsibly, it’s not just the alcohol your body has to process.

The fast-acting carbohydrates from the sugar in ginger beer can send your liver into overdrive — possibly doing more harm than the alcohol itself.

At Healing Gourmet, we believe you can raise a glass and celebrate... without paying the price in sugar.

Of course, we’re not suggesting you overindulge in Moscow Mules — or any alcoholic beverage.

But with the right recipe, you can (moderately) enjoy a cocktail — with far less stress on your liver, your blood sugar, and your health.

Here’s how to make a Sugar-Free Moscow Mule that's bright, spicy, and perfect for sunny afternoons and golden evenings:

Moscow Mule Recipe

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. Sugar Free Ginger Syrup (recipe below)
• 1.5 ounces vodka
• 1 lime wedge
• 6 ounces sparkling mineral water
• Liquid stevia (for additional sweetness, if needed)
• 1 mint leaf, for garnish
   

Instructions

1. Add vodka, ginger syrup and ice to a copper mug or your glass of choice.
    
2. Top with sparkling mineral water. Stir and adjust sweetness with stevia.
    
3. Serve with lime wedge and garnish with mint leaf.
    

Nutrition & Macronutrient Ratio Per Serving
102 calories, 13 g carbohydrates, 12 g sugar alcohol, 0 g sugar, 0 g protein, 0 g fiber, 1 NET carb per serving

Ginger Syrup Recipe

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• ¼ pound ginger
• 1 cup erythritol or allulose
• 2 cups water

Instructions

• Add ginger, erythritol or allulose and water to the InstantPot.
• Close the lid and turn to “manual”. Choose the high setting and 30 minutes on the timer.
• When done cooking, quick release the pressure cooker.
• Strain and store in a glass jar.
   

Nutrition Information Per Serving (2 Tbsp.)

5 calories, 13 g carbohydrates, 12 g sugar alcohol, 0 g sugar, 0 g protein, 0 g fiber, 1 NET carb per serving

To Your Health,
Healing Gourmet

P.S. Every time you enjoy a cocktail or a sweet treat, your liver works quietly in the background—processing alcohol, clearing toxins, and keeping your body in balance.

That’s why choosing smarter ingredients—like the sugar-free ginger syrup you just learned about—is more important than ever.

In the past few days, we’ve also shared simple, powerful ways to lighten the load on your liver...

From targeted nutrients like glutathione, NAC, and milk thistle to help rebuild and protect…

To activated charcoal that binds and removes toxins before they can recirculate.

And if you’re ready to take your clean living up a notch, there’s no better place to start than in your own kitchen.

Try recreating your favorite meals the clean, keto way—with the Instant Pot Keto Cookbook.

Inside, you’ll discover how to create crave-worthy meals—made clean, fast, and chemical-free with the help of your Instant Pot.

Here’s just a taste of what you’ll be able to recreate:

🥮 Egg Bites — without the additives and preservatives used in coffee shop versions
🍗 Chicken Nuggets — without the mystery meat and fried inflammatory oils
🥣 Creamy Soups — without the chemical thickeners and sodium overload
🍖 BBQ Pork Ribs — without the sugary sauces and artificial smoke flavors

But these meals aren’t just cleaner and healthier…

They help ease the burden on your liver, support natural fat-burning, and give your body the gentle reset it’s been craving.

It might just be the missing piece you’ve been looking for.

→ Get your Instant Pot Keto Recipe Book here »

Because choosing healthier doesn’t mean sacrificing flavor.

You just need real ingredients—and smarter tools like your Instant Pot—to create meals that nourish your body and satisfy your cravings.