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peter cottontail's carrot patch cooler
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A springy fusion of vodka, muddled pineapple, sweet ginger syrup, lemon, carrot juice, and ginger beer. Incredible crowd-pleasing drink for your Easter gathering!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 1 cocktail

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup pineapple chunks
  • 2-3 tbsp ginger syrup (recipe below)
  • 1/2 oz lemon juice
  • 2 oz vodka
  • 1/3 cup 100% carrot juice
  • ginger beer, to top

ginger syrup

  • 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water

Instructions
 

  • To make the syrup, heat ginger, sugar, and water in a small saucepan over medium heat for about 5 minutes until sugar dissolves. Strain into an airtight container to cool. Any leftover syrup keeps in the fridge for up to a week.
  • In the bottom of a shaker, muddle pineapple to release the juices. Pour in ginger syrup, lemon juice, vodka, and carrot juice. Add ice and shake it like you mean it, then strain over ice into a glass. Top with desired amount of ginger beer. Garnish with parsley sprigs, chamomile, and a lemon wheel.