The Taproot
- Yield:makes 2 cocktails
- Active time:5 minutes
- Total time:5 minutes
[Photograph: Autumn Giles]
Although this drink is served over ice, it still packs a toasty punch thanks to the layers of warm flavors from the Bulleit Bourbon and Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth.
No juicer? Alas, me either. I had no problem getting a small cup of beet juice from the my local health food store.
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Ingredients
- 1 ounce beet juice
- 1 ounce carrot juice
- 1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 ounces Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth
- 3 ounces Bulleit Bourbon
Directions
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1.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the beet juice, carrot juice, balsamic vinegar, Carpano Antica, and bourbon. Shake until well chilled, about 20 seconds. Strain evenly into 2 ice-filled cocktail glasses and serve.