As surprising as a margarita based off of the delicious early summer carrot could sound, I find it incredibly satisfying. Sweet, yet earthy, with a good kick of ginger, I declare this margarita wonderfully refreshing.
Ingredients
Salt
5 ounces 100% carrot juice | freshly pressed if possible
3 ounces tequila blanco
1-ounce fresh lime juice
1 ½ ounce ginger liqueur or ginger syrup | *see note
Carrot tops
Instructions
Step 1
Place salt in a shallow dish. Run a lime wedge around the rim of two glasses, then lightly dip the rims in the salt. Fill the glasses with ice.
Step 2
Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice, add the carrot juice, tequila, liqueur (or syrup), and lime juice; secure lid and shake vigorously until thoroughly chilled.
Step 3
Strain margarita into your prepared glasses and garnish with carrot tops. Enjoy.
A note about the ginger
If you can find a ginger liqueur, such as Domaine De Canton, feel free to use that. If not, no worries, you could always just make a quick ginger syrup.
Head here for a quick and easy recipe:
Ginger Simple Syrup Recipe
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