Carrot Mint Infused Vodka

Ingredients for 4

• 1 C vodka (Tito's or similar)

• 1/2 C sliced carrot sticks

• 1 heaping T fresh mint

Directions

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  Step 1

  Measure 1 cup of vodka in a glass measuring cup.

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  Step 2

  Slice carrots into sticks. Baby carrots work well for this.

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  Step 3

  Add 1/2 cup carrot sticks to the vodka until the liquid level reads 1-1/2 cups.

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  Step 4

  Chop 1 heaping tablespoon of fresh mint.

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  Step 5

  Pour vodka and carrots into a sous-vide bag and add the chopped mint. Remove air and seal the bag. Infuse sous-vide for 1 hour 30 minutes at 170ºF

• Straight up or on the rocks

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  Step 0

  Strain into a bottle or jar and chill well before serving.

• Extra minty variation

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  Step 0

  Use a small bunch of mint in place of the heaping tablespoon for an extra minty variation. Chopping is not necessary.

• Summer garden variation

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  Step 0

  For an unusual and slightly savory variation, include some chopped celery in the following proportions: 1-1/3 C vodka 1/3 C sliced carrot sticks 1/3 C chopped celery 12 whole, fresh mint leaves

• Paradise Blossom Cocktail

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  Step 0

  2 oz lemonade 2 oz carrot-mint infused vodka 1 oz plain vodka (Tito's or similar) 1/2 oz Grand Poppy liqueur 1/2 oz simple syrup Ginger ale

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  Step 1

  Shake everything except ginger ale in a cocktail shaker, with ice.

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  Step 2

  Strain into a coupe or martini glass and top with ginger ale, to taste.

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