Carrot Mint Infused Vodka

Enjoy a refreshing summer cocktail with this carrot-mint infused vodka. Use it in place of rum for a mojito, in place of bourbon for a mint julep, or try it in a uniquely handcrafted Paradise Blossom cocktail.

Author

Nathan Diesel

Nate is a mobile product designer for Anova. When he's not solving a user problem, he's usually making a cocktail or tempering chocolate.

Prep Time: 00:15

Recipe Time: 01:30

Temperature : 170F / 76.7C

Ingredients

• 1 C vodka (Tito's or similar)
• 1/2 C sliced carrot sticks
• 1 heaping T fresh mint

Directions

1. Measure 1 cup of vodka in a glass measuring cup.
2. Slice carrots into sticks. Baby carrots work well for this.
3. Add 1/2 cup carrot sticks to the vodka until the liquid level reads 1-1/2 cups.
4. Chop 1 heaping tablespoon of fresh mint.
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

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

Extra minty variation

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

Summer garden variation

1. 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

1. 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
2. Shake everything except ginger ale in a cocktail shaker, with ice.
3. Strain into a coupe or martini glass and top with ginger ale, to taste.