Carrot and Ginger Cocktail Recipe with Honey Simple Syrup
A healthy, vodka cocktail with carrot juice, fresh ginger, lemon juice and honey simple syrup infused with thyme. It’s extremely delicious and a recipe that everyone at your spring gatherings will enjoy.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the simple syrup:
- 3/4 cup raw honey
- 1 cup water
- 4–5 sprigs of fresh time
For the cocktail:
- 1.5 – 2 oz. vodka of your choice
- 1-inch fresh ginger, peeled
- 2 oz. carrot juice
- 2 oz. lemon juice (about one whole lemon)
- 1.5 oz. honey thyme simple syrup
- ice
Instructions
For the simple syrup:
- Add the honey and water to a pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and add thyme.
- Simmer for 8-10 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and remove the sprigs from the syrup.
- Set aside to cool
For the cocktail:
- Peel the ginger and add to cocktail shaker. Muddle the ginger until completely mashed.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the shaker and top with a few cubes of ice.
- Shake the cocktail until the shaker is completely chilled.
- Strain into two glasses.
- Garnish with sprigs of thyme and mint.
Notes
The simple syrup can be made ahead and stored in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for about a week.
Keywords: carrot cocktail, cocktail, honey simple syrup
