Carrot Margarita
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5
Carrot Margarita
Description
The Carrot Margarita combines 3 ounces each of carrot and orange juice with silver tequila and triple sec in a cocktail shaker with crushed ice for chilling and dilution. Lime juice adds a citrusy brightness that complements the natural sweetness of the carrot and orange juices. The glass rim is prepared by rubbing with orange wedge and dipping into salt or sugar, offering a contrasting flavor on sipping.
The shaken mixture is poured into the prepared glasses filled with ice and garnished with an orange slice, carrot ribbon, and lime wedge, adding visual appeal and fresh aroma. This cocktail offers a fresh and slightly sweet profile different from traditional margaritas due to its vegetable-forward ingredient.
Using fresh carrot juice is ideal for the best flavor, though store-bought juice works well for convenience. This drink is suitable as a refreshing option for gatherings or as a twist on classic margaritas for those seeking something unique.
Ingredients
- 3 oz carrot juice
- 3 oz orange juice
- 1 lime
- 3 oz tequila silver
- 1.5 oz triple sec
- 2 cups ice crushed
- salt for rimming, or sugar
- orange for rimming/garnish, slice
- carrot for garnish, ribbon
- lime wedge for garnish
Instructions
- Pour the salt onto a small plate. Rim each class with an orange wedge. Then, dip into the salt.
- Add ice into each glass.
- In a cocktail shaker, add crushed ice, tequila, carrot juice, orange juice, triple sec, and lime juice. Give it a good shake.
- Pour into each glass and garnish with fresh mint sprig, orange slice, or shaved garden carrot. Enjoy!
Notes
- Freshly squeezed carrot juice provides brighter flavor, but bottled juice works if fresh is unavailable.
- Rim glasses shortly before serving to keep salt or sugar adherent and fresh.
- Garnish with carrot ribbons or fresh citrus slices to enhance appearance and aroma.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 171 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1margarita | |
| Calories | 171kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 240mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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