Special Equipment : Bar Set, Cocktail Strainer, Coupe Glass
Serves: 1 (8 Oz) Mocktail
Ingredients
- 3 Oz Carrot Juice
- 1 Oz Orange Juice
- 1 Oz Lemon Juice
- 1 Oz Preserved Orange Simple
Preserved Orange Simple
- 5 Oz Water
- 5 Oz Granulated Sugar
- 1 Petal (1.5 Oz) Preserved Orange or Lemon
- 1 Ea Star Anise
Method:
Preserved Orange Simple:
- Start off by cutting up your preserved orange or lemon petal. You’re looking to cut the petal into pieces the size of peas.
- In a pot, add your sugar, & water. Bring this to a boil. Once boiling add Preserved Orange or Lemon, and star anise. Let your simple sit & really develop the deep flavors from they citrus and star anise. I steep between 1 hour or overnight. Once the flavors have fully developed, strain.
Making the Nitty Gritty:
- Using a shaker, add in your carrot, orange, lemon, & preserved orange simple. Add 16 oz of ice, & shake well. Pour drink into glass & serve up in a coupe glass. Garnish with a lemon twist and star anise for wonderful contrast.