Sunshine Carrot Cocktail
Brighten your day with the vibrant and refreshing Sunshine Carrot Cocktail, a zesty blend of fresh carrots, tangy citrus juices, and a hint of spicy ginger. This non-alcoholic beverage combines the natural sweetness of carrots and honey with the uplifting flavors of orange and lime, creating a perfectly balanced drink that’s as nourishing as it is delicious. Strained to silky perfection and served over ice, it’s garnished with fresh mint leaves and an orange slice for a sunny, Instagram-worthy presentation. Ready in just 15 minutes, this carrot juice-based mocktail is packed with vitamins and antioxidants, making it an ideal choice for a mid-day energy boost or a health-conscious brunch. Enjoy a taste of sunshine with this quick and easy recipe that’s sure to wow your taste buds!
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Ingredients
- 4 medium fresh carrots
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 4 leaves mint leaves
- 1 slice orange slice (for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Wash and peel the carrots. Cut them into small chunks for easier blending.
Step 2
Grate the ginger or cut into small pieces if blending directly.
Step 3
In a blender, combine the carrot chunks, grated ginger, orange juice, lime juice, honey, and cold water.
Step 4
Blend the mixture on high speed until smooth and well-combined.
Step 5
Using a fine mesh sieve or nut milk bag, strain the mixture into a pitcher or bowl to remove pulp. Press with a spoon to extract as much juice as possible.
Step 6
Fill two glasses with ice cubes and pour the strained juice evenly between the glasses.
Step 7
Garnish each glass with a mint leaf and an orange slice for a sunny presentation.
Step 8
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Sunshine Carrot Cocktail!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (776g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 266.8 |
| Total Fat 1.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 169.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 62.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 43.5g | |
| Protein 4.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 110.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1272.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories