Juicy Carrot Cocktail

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Juicy Carrot Cocktail

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces tequila, such as Pueblo Viejo
  • 2 ounces Carrot-Apricot Base
  • ¾ ounce fresh lime juice
  • Garnish: Black Lime Salt

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  • 8 ounces carrot juice (from 8 to 10 medium carrots)
  • 8 ounces apricot liqueur, such as Bitter Truth
  • 1⅓ ounces simple syrup

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  • 2 tablespoons ground dried black lime*
  • ¼ cup flaky sea salt (such as Maldon)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar

Directions

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    1. Combine all ingredients in a bottle or jar with a lid.

    2. Cover and shake to combine.

    3. Refrigerate up to 1 week. (Makes 8 cocktails)

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    1. In a skillet over medium heat, lightly toast dried black lime until fragrant, about 1 minute.

    2. Transfer to a small bowl.Add flaky salt and sugar and use a fork to stir until well blended.

    3. Spread mixture on a rimmed baking sheet and let dry at room temperature for 2 hours.

    4. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

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    1. Fill a cocktail tin with ice.

    2. Pour in tequila, carrot-apricot base, and lime juice.

    3. Shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker is uncomfortably cold.

    4. Strain into a coupe glass.Sprinkle black lime salt on top and serve.