Earthy and Sweet: Carrot Cocktails

In our September/October issue we spotlight the versatility of carrots in cocktails. The vitamin-packed root vegetable’s earthy sweetness proves itself in both sweet and savory cocktails as demonstrated in a few of our favorite recipes. Shake it up in a Paper Plane-inspired drink for low-proof refreshment or pair the veggie’s earthy sweetness with spicy ginger in a delicious Penicillin variation.

Ahura Mazdā

This mezcal cocktail from Chef Amir Hajimaleki spotlights the earthy sweetness and savory notes of carrots, enhanced by honey turmeric syrup.

Carrot Tequila Sour

Carrot brings an earthy sweetness and seasonal freshness to this tequila sour recipe from Lindens in New York City.

First Frost

This carrot cocktail recipe from W Philadelphia deliciously showcases how the vegetable’s earthy warmth and sweetness.

The Fonzworth

In the interest of sustainable bartending, at the Snug in Sacramento, they used leftover fennel to create this unique whiskey sour recipe.

Foreign Exchange

A salad dressing so delicious it inspired a cocktail? In this pisco cocktail, miso complements the spirit while carrot adds earthy sweetness.

I Don’t Carrot All

Swizzle your way to happiness with this carrot and coconut cooler.

Lunar Vision

This carrot colada by San Diego’s Kindred makes the tropical classic autumn-ready with a cinnamon and ginger-spiced coconut cream.

Number 30

Gabriel Rieben of Jersey City’s 143 Social used the Paper Plane template to create a light and juicy low-proof carrot cocktail.

Open Season

This carrot cocktail captures the moment gardens are bursting with herbs and veggies.

Paint the Town

Celebrate warm, sunny days with this tropical carrot cocktail from Brooklyn’s Bar Louise.

Peat Forsberg

The vegetal sweetness of carrots pairs with spicy ginger in this delicious carrot Penicillin cocktail recipe.

Sorrento Sun

Charleston’s Sorelle sweetens its mezcal margarita recipe with a favorite juicing combo: carrots and passion fruit.

Two Charlies

Fresh veggie juice and ginger fit together seamlessly with a neutral base of vodka in this carrot cocktail from Scofflaw in Chicago.