Carrot Ginger-tini

Fresh carrot juice and ginger lend vibrant color and warm flavor to this innovative cocktail.

Ingredients

Procedure

For the simple syrup:

1. Place ginger in center of a piece of cheesecloth. Tie tightly with long piece of string. Place ginger sachet, water, and sugar in small saucepan on medium heat. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 3 minutes, stirring to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat.
2. Refrigerate overnight to blend flavor. Remove sachet. Store spiced syrup, covered, in the refrigerator. (Makes 8 ounces; 16-1/2 ounce servings.)

For the cocktail:

1. Fill cocktail shaker two-thirds full with ice.
2. Add carrot juice, vodka, Ginger Simple Syrup, and orange-flavored liqueur; shake until well mixed and chilled.
3. Strain into martini glass.
4. Garnish with shaved carrot, if desired. Serve immediately. (This recipe makes one cocktail.)