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HEALTH MINDED . . .

Healthy Carrot French 75 Cocktail

SANS THE LIQUOR

The Carrot French 75 was a favorite during the 20's! This is a healthier version. For a healthy twist make these without alcohol; they look gorgeous and are perfect for people who prefer them sans the alcohol, but with sparkling water!

With alcohol this cocktail has a combination of gin, carrot juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup that creates a tasty blend of flavors to perfectly complement the champagne. Use homemade simple syrup, or store bought works well. Fresh squeezed lemon juice and carrot juice recommended but bottled can be substituted. Garnish with delicate carrot greens.

Ingredients for the Carrot French 75

Carrot Juice: Freshly squeezed carrot juice adds orange hue and sweetness to the Carrot French 75.
Lemon Juice: The acidity of lemon juice balances the sweetness of the carrot juice and simple syrup.
Simple Syrup: Homemade or store-bought simple syrup rounds out the flavors of the cocktail.
Sparkling Water.
Fresh Carrot Greens: Use Fresh carrot greens for a pop of color as a garnish.

How to Make the Carrot French 75

The Carrot French 75 comes together in just 5 minutes with a few simple ingredients! Start by sparkling water, carrot juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously until the mixture is well-chilled and thoroughly combined.

Strain the cocktail into a champagne flute, then top it off with champagne for a touch of effervescence. If desired, garnish each glass with a sprig of fresh carrot greens to add an extra dash of Easter flair.

How to make simple syrup for the Carrot French 75?

Making simple syrup: equal parts water and granulated sugar. Combine one cup of water and one cup of sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar has completely dissolved, then remove the syrup from the heat and let it cool before using it in the cocktail. You can also make flavored simple syrups by adding ingredients like herbs, spices, or citrus zest during the heating process for an extra layer of flavor! You can also buy it at Bev Mo and many grocery or liquor stores.

Fresh carrot juice is best for flavor and color, but bottled carrot juice can be used as an alternative. Choose a high-quality, pure carrot juice with no added sugars or preservatives for the best results. If the bottled juice is particularly sweet, you may need to adjust the amount of simple syrup in the cocktail to balance the flavors.

Ingredients:

- ¾ oz carrot juice - ¾ oz lemon juice - ¾ oz simple syrup - 2 oz champagne - Garnish: carrot greens

Instructions:

Add sparkling water, carrot juice, lemon juice, simple syrup and ice to a cocktail shaker and shake until chilled.
Strain into a champagne flute and top with champagne. If desired, garnish with carrot greens.

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