Cardamom-Carrot Sparkling Cocktails
Serves 2
Time 1 hr 10 min
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. Watch our how-to video.
Special Diets:
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, about 1 minute.
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), 0g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 40mg sodium, 18g carbohydrates (0g dietary fiber, 13g sugar), 1g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 10 cardamom pods, lightly crushed
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup carrot juice, chilled
- 1/2 cup sparkling white wine, chilled