Carrot Ginger Spritzer
Ingredients
For the Carrot-Ginger Juice (Yields 1 cup)
- 2 cups baby cut carrots
- ¼ cup sliced ginger
- 1 cup water
For the Carrot Ginger Spritzer
- Ice cubes
- ½ cup lemon juice
- 1 cup carrot-ginger juice
- ¼ cup simple syrup
- Club soda
- Fresh carrot top leaves, for garnish (optional)
- Thin carrot slices, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the Carrot-Ginger Juice
In a blender, combine the baby cut carrots, sliced ginger, and water. Blend until smooth. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer to reserve 1 cup of juice.
Prepare the Spritzer
Fill 4 tall glasses with ice cubes. In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 tablespoons lemon juice, ¼ cup carrot-ginger juice, and 1 tablespoon simple syrup per glass. Add ice and shake well. Strain the mixture over ice in the prepared glasses. Top each with club soda.
Garnish and Serve
Garnish each drink with fresh carrot top leaves and a thin carrot slice, if desired. Serve immediately.
