Cardamom-Carrot Sparkling Cocktail

September 8th, 2017

Serves 2

Give your cocktail routine a wake up! Sweet carrot juice and floral cardamom pods create a refreshing spin on the Mimosa. Perfect for brunch, mix a big batch of the juice and syrup ahead of time in a pitcher then top off with sparkling wine before serving.

Ingredients:
10 cardamom pods, lightly crushed
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup carrot juice, chilled
1/2 cup sparkling white wine, chilled

Method:
In a small saucepan, combine cardamom, sugar and 1/2 cup water and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until sugar is completely dissolved. Let cool to room temperature. Strain syrup through a fine-mesh strainer and refrigerate until cold before using. Makes about 1/2 cup syrup. Syrup can be made in advance and refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Pour 1 tablespoon syrup into each of 2 sparkling wine glasses or other small glasses. Divide carrot juice and sparkling wine between the glasses and serve.

Nutritional Info:
Per Serving: 110 calories (0 from fat), 40mg sodium, 18g carbohydrates, 1g protein.

WARNING: DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, AND, DURING PREGNANCY, CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.